The elimination of Senegal from the 2026 World Cup continues to spark reactions in the football world, especially on social media where comments are pouring in. Among them, a statement from Moroccan defender Mohamed Chibi has caught attention. Currently playing for Pyramids FC, the right-back was not selected for the World Cup after being called up for the 2025 AFCON, adding fuel to an already sensitive atmosphere among the various African teams involved.
In an Instagram post, the Moroccan player directly targeted the coach of the Lions of Teranga, Pape Thiaw, reacting to Senegal’s elimination. The message, accompanied by a picture of the coach taken during a match in Morocco, quickly circulated on digital platforms, increasing the visibility of this media statement in a context of heightened media exposure.
Mohamed Chibi’s post included the following phrase: “Go there and cry.” This statement, paired with a photo showing Pape Thiaw in a moment where he asked his players to leave the pitch, was widely shared. It comes amid a climate of sporting tensions and ongoing rivalries between the two nations, often amplified by social media.
On the sporting front, this outburst fits into a context of persistent rivalry between Senegal and Morocco. The relationship between the two teams remains marked by the aftermath of the 2025 AFCON, where the final featured both sides. Following this event, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation appealed to the African Football Confederation, which initially ruled in favor of Morocco. Senegal then took the case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, leaving the legal status of the title still unresolved.
Mohamed Chibi’s story 🇲🇦, selected with Morocco during the AFCON, after Senegal’s elimination.
“GO THERE AND CRY” 😭 pic.twitter.com/rQeOjQbC6g
— Actu Foot (@ActuFoot_) July 1, 2026
