Veteran coach Muhsin Ertugral has launched a scathing attack on the system behind a shock Africa Cup of Nations ruling that has sent shockwaves across the football world.
Caf recently stripped Senegal of their title two months after the final whistle, a move that has sparked outrage and raised serious questions about the integrity of African football.
Ertugral described the decision as more than a disgrace, warning that it opens a dangerous door for the future of the sport.
The experienced tactician questioned how a result can be rewritten weeks after 120 minutes of play, arguing that such decisions undermine the very foundation of competition.
You cannot finish a final and then suddenly question the result, Ertugral insisted.
For him, the issue goes far beyond one team or one decision, pointing instead to deeper systemic failures within football governance.
Either you trust the process on the field, or we all admit the system is broken. There is no middle ground. Rewriting results after the game opens a dangerous door.
Ertugral made it clear that the blame should not fall on players, but on the structures making such decisions behind closed doors.
He warned that inconsistency in handling mistakes is what ultimately destroys trust in the game.
According to the veteran coach, preserving the integrity of football depends on respecting what happens on the pitch.
His message is clear: if boardroom rulings begin to override results on the field, the spirit of African football is at serious risk.