By Peter Omopo
The Guinean Football Federation has dismissed reports claiming it petitioned the Confederation of African Football to strip Morocco of its 1976 Africa Cup of Nations title, describing the claims as false and misleading.
The federation said it has not filed any appeal before any football authority regarding the outcome of the tournament, contrary to widespread speculation.
The rumours emerged following recent controversy surrounding CAF decisions, including a ruling that overturned the 2025 AFCON final and awarded the title to Morocco.
In a statement, the Guinean FA clarified that it had taken no steps to challenge the result of its match against Morocco during the 1976 competition.
It stated that reports suggesting such action were inaccurate and lacked any official basis.
Providing historical context, the federation recalled that the decisive match between Guinea and Morocco was played on March 14, 1976, in Addis Ababa and ended in a 1-1 draw.
Guinea took the lead before Morocco equalised late in the game, a result that ultimately secured the title for the North African side.
At the time, the tournament was decided through a final round-robin format involving four teams, rather than a single final match.
Morocco needed only a draw in the last round to win the championship, while Guinea required a victory to claim the title.
The federation emphasised that the historical outcome remains valid and reiterated its commitment to promoting unity and responsible communication within African football.
