Senegal’s World Cup kits won’t recognise their recent Africa Cup of Nations triumph, which they have since been stripped of.However, the absence of a commemorative star is not because of the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) controversial decision to award Morocco the title.Senegal thought they were champions of Africa for a second time but have since lost the honourAFPInstead, the Senegal Football Federation (FSF) explained it was because of kit manufacturing deadlines.Senegal issue statement on missing kit detail“The Senegalese Football Federation wishes to clarify the situation following the reactions to the release of the new national team jerseys, which feature a single star,” a statement from the FSF read.“The FSF informs the public that production of these jerseys began in August 2025 by our kit supplier, Puma, prior to the last Africa Cup of Nations. Following our victory, manufacturing deadlines and industrial constraints prevented us from interrupting this ongoing process.“Aware of the Senegalese people’s legitimate attachment to their national symbols, the FSF wishes to reassure all supporters: the new jerseys incorporating the second star are currently in production. They are scheduled to be available starting next September.“The FSF apologises for any misunderstanding this situation may have caused and thanks the supporters for their continued support, vigilance, and unwavering loyalty to the national team.”Senegal has shared a lengthy relationship with kit supplier Puma.The Lions of Teranga have been sponsored by the German sportswear giant since 2005, although the partnership experienced a brief interruption in 2017 when Senegal’s kits were produced by Emirati brand Romai.Who will Senegal play at the World Cup?Senegal will compete in Group I at this year’s World Cup alongside 2022 finalists France and Norway, who will make their first appearance at the tournament since 1998.Joining Senegal, France and Norway in Group I will be the winner of the inter-confederation play-offs between Suriname, Bolivia and Iraq.Bolivia and Suriname are due to face off in their inter-confederation play-off semi-final on March 26, with the winner of that fixture to play Iraq for a spot at the World Cup.View Tweet: https://t.co/NKBXoWTo1rSenegal’s World Cup kit will be missing a second star despite their AFCON triumphGettyWhy was Senegal striped of their AFCON crown?Despite winning this year’s edition of AFCON, Senegal will not head to the World Cup as the reigning kings of Africa.Instead, that honour will belong to Morocco as Senegal’s 1-0 victory was overturned by the CAF.The landmark ruling was made after Morocco’s football federation lodged an appeal to the CAF over Senegal’s mid-match decision to walk off the field in protest over a penalty.Senegal’s players eventually returned to the pitch after being ordered to do so by former Liverpool winger Sadio Mane, with play resuming over 15 minutes after they had initially left the field.The resulting penalty was missed by Brahim Diaz, although his blushes have since been spared as the CAF upheld Morocco’s appeal and subsequently overturned Senegal’s 1-0 win to a 3-0 victory for the Atlas Lions.Senegal confirmed shortly after the CAF’s ruling they intended to appeal the decision, which they labelled ‘unjust, unprecedented and unacceptable.’The 2026 AFCON final was one of the most controversial in historyAFPSenegal prevailed in extra time but have since been stripped of the trophyGettyA number of Senegal’s stars reacted to the ruling with a sense of disbelief, as Crystal Palace winger Ismaila Sarr posted a series of laughing emojis to his Instagram story.Senegal will look to put the AFCON debacle behind them during the March international break, as they face Peru and Gambia.Pape Thiaw’s side take on Peru in Paris on March 28 before they host Gambia in Dakar on March 31.