1976 AFCON: Guinea FA breaks silence on alleged Morocco walkout

The Guinea Football Federation (FGF) has strongly denied reports claiming that Moroccan players walked off the pitch during their 1976 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) match against Guinea.

According to the federation, the story is completely false and has no evidence to support it. The FGF described the claims as misleading and urged the public to ignore such reports, noting that they do not reflect what truly happened during the historic match.

In an official statement, the Guinean FA also dismissed rumours suggesting that it plans to challenge the outcome of the game. The federation made it clear that no walkout incident ever occurred and that the match was played without any such controversy.

To further clear the air, the FGF stated that it has not taken any legal action regarding the match. It confirmed that it has not filed any complaint or initiated any process with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) or the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

The statement emphasized that both local and international audiences should disregard the circulating claims, as they are inaccurate and not based on any official record or communication from the federation.

By addressing the issue directly, the Guinea Football Federation aims to protect the integrity of its football history and prevent the spread of misinformation about one of Africa’s most memorable tournaments.