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Kerr winner sends Australia into Asian Cup final
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Kerr winner sends Australia into Asian Cup final

Captain Sam Kerr scores the winner as Australia beat China 2-1 to reach the final of the Asian Cup.

Why have Senegal been stripped of their AFCON title and can they appeal?
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Why have Senegal been stripped of their AFCON title and can they appeal?

Explainer: In an extraordinary decision two months after the final, Morocco have been declared the winners of the 2025 African Cup of Nations after the Confederation of African Football overturned…

CAF AFCON Saga: 5 times championship titles were decided after final whistle
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CAF AFCON Saga: 5 times championship titles were decided after final whistle

The latest example came at the AFCON 2025 Final, where Senegal were initially crowned champions before being stripped of the title following disciplinary action over a walk-off incident, with Morocco subsequently awarded a 3–0 victory. The post CAF AFCON Saga: 5 times championship titles were decided after final whistle appeared first on Vanguard News.

Senegal turns to CAS to appeal 'unfair, unprecedented, and unacceptable' Africa Cup decision
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Senegal turns to CAS to appeal 'unfair, unprecedented, and unacceptable' Africa Cup decision

The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has criticized the “unfair, unprecedented, and unacceptable decision” to strip its team of the Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to host nation Morocco two months after they contested the final. The Confederation of African Football’s appeals board on Tuesday ruled Senegal “forfeited the final” by walking off the field and turned its 1-0 win in extra time into a 3-0 default win for Morocco. The FSF said the decision “discredits African footbal...

LAFC Running Away With MLS? Liverpool’s Late Meltdowns & Chelsea’s Financial Rule Fine Debate
SportYahoo4d ago

LAFC Running Away With MLS? Liverpool’s Late Meltdowns & Chelsea’s Financial Rule Fine Debate

The Cooligans break down a wild week across MLS and European football. Are LAFC already separating themselves from the pack, or can Vancouver and Inter Miami keep pace? The guys also debate whether Liverpool’s late-game struggles are on Arne Slot, and if Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City era might finally be losing steam. Plus, Chelsea seem to escape serious punishment for financial rule violations, sparking questions about fairness in the Premier League. The episode also features quick reactio...

Denounce 'abject' Afcon decision - senior Caf member
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Denounce 'abject' Afcon decision - senior Caf member

Caf executive committee member Augustin Senghor says the decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Afcon title is "unacceptable, abject and we have to denounce it".

Breaking: CAF awards AFCON 2025 title to Morocco after ‘Senegal forfeiture’
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Breaking: CAF awards AFCON 2025 title to Morocco after ‘Senegal forfeiture’

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) Appeal Board has upheld Morocco’s protest and ruled that Senegal forfeited the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, officially awarding the match 3-0…

8 wild boars captured in Hong Kong’s Wong Tai Sin neighbourhood
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8 wild boars captured in Hong Kong’s Wong Tai Sin neighbourhood

Hong Kong’s conservation authorities captured eight wild boars in Wong Tai Sin on Tuesday following a report from residents. Police said staff from the Agricultural, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) staff tranquillised the animals – two large boars and six smaller ones – before removing them. The force received a report at 10.07am of several wild boars near Chuk Yuen (North) Estate in Wong Tai Sin, and officers were dispatched to assess the situation. Images online showed the...

NPFL orders tribute for late Nwosu
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NPFL orders tribute for late Nwosu

The Nigeria Premier Football League will hold a minute’s silence across all Matchday 30 fixtures to honour former Green Eagles captain Henry Nwosu, who has Read More: https://punchng.com/npfl-orders-tribute-for-late-nwosu/

Carragher: Africa Cup of Nations is a Joke
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Carragher: Africa Cup of Nations is a Joke

CAF has stripped Senegal of the AFCON 2025 championship title and awarded it to Morocco because the Senegalese left the field. Former footballer Jamie Carragher sharply criticized the decision, calling it a joke.

Morocco defend CAF 2025 AFCON ruling amid controversy
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Morocco defend CAF 2025 AFCON ruling amid controversy

Morocco’s football federation addresses the controversial CAF 2025 AFCON ruling, emphasizing respect for rules amid ongoing debate on CAF governance. Read More: https://punchng.com/morocco-defend-caf-2025-afcon-ruling-amid-controversy/

AFCON: CAF Appeal Board Reduces Sanctions on Morocco
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AFCON: CAF Appeal Board Reduces Sanctions on Morocco

Rabat – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeal Board issued its final rulings on the cases related to the chaotic AFCON final in Morocco. The Appeal Board ruled that it is partially upholding several appeals. The appeal resulted, however, in reduced financial penalties for Morocco’s football federation and an amendment to the ruling against […] The post AFCON: CAF Appeal Board Reduces Sanctions on Morocco appeared first on Morocco World News.

BREAKING: Ex-Super Eagles midfielder Henry Nwosu dies at 62
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BREAKING: Ex-Super Eagles midfielder Henry Nwosu dies at 62

Former Super Eagles midfielder and 1980 AFCON winner Henry Nwosu has died at the age of 62, as confirmed by his former teammate Segun Odegbami. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-ex-super-eagles-midfielder-henry-nwosu-dies-at-62/