Guinea FA Supports Morocco's 1976 AFCON Victory Claims

The Guinea Football Federation (FGF) has publicly supported Morocco's victory in the 1976 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and dismissed reports suggesting that Morocco walked off the pitch during a match on March 14, 1976, in Addis Ababa. The FGF described these claims circulating on social media as inaccurate and lacking official backing.

They confirmed that Guinea has not taken legal action to challenge the tournament's outcome and has not filed any complaints with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) or the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) regarding the 1976 AFCON. The FGF provided details of the match, noting that Guinea scored first in the 33rd minute, with Morocco equalizing late in the match, resulting in a 1-1 draw.

The tournament format at that time did not include a traditional final match; instead, the winner was determined through a final group stage involving the top teams, with Morocco finishing first and being crowned champions, while Guinea ended in second place. The FGF urged media outlets to verify historical records when discussing the 1976 tournament.