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Carragher: Africa Cup of Nations is a Joke
Sportindex-hr9h ago

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.

NPFL orders tribute for late Nwosu
Sportpunch-ng3d ago

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/

ANALYSIS: Huge toll of postponement of WAFCON 2026
SportPremium Times10d ago

ANALYSIS: Huge toll of postponement of WAFCON 2026

According to CAF, host nation Morocco requested the shift due to “unforeseen circumstances.” The post ANALYSIS: Huge toll of postponement of WAFCON 2026 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

CAF seeks new hosts after WAFCON disappointment
Sportpunch-ng12d ago

CAF seeks new hosts after WAFCON disappointment

CAF is seeking alternative hosts for the postponed 2026 WAFCON. With Morocco’s hosting rights in doubt, South Africa has declared its readiness to step in. Read More: https://punchng.com/caf-seeks-new-hosts-after-wafcon-disappointment/

CAF announces new dates for WAFCON 2026
SportPremium Times13d ago

CAF announces new dates for WAFCON 2026

The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations doubles as Africa’s qualifying route to the 2027 World Cup in Brazil The post CAF announces new dates for WAFCON 2026 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

FC Robo stars join Nigeria for Cameroon friendly
Sportpunch-ng20d ago

FC Robo stars join Nigeria for Cameroon friendly

FC Robo’s Esther Onyenezide and Favour Nkwocha join the Super Falcons camp for a two-legged friendly against Cameroon in preparation for the 2026 WAFCON. Read More: https://punchng.com/fc-robo-stars-join-nigeria-for-cameroon-friendly/

SportDaily Nation24d ago

Starlets Prepare for 2026 Wafcon in Morocco

The Starlets national team is intensifying preparations for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon), which is scheduled to take place in Morocco from March 17 to April 3.

Club World Cup 2029: Morocco moves closer
SportYahoo26d ago

Club World Cup 2029: Morocco moves closer

After AFCON 2025, Morocco edges nearer to hosting the 2029 Club World CupClub World Cup 2029: Morocco moves closerMorocco has once again cemented its status as a football powerhouse. The Kingdom is no...

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
Sportvanguard-ng6h ago

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.

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…

Morocco defend CAF 2025 AFCON ruling amid controversy
Sportpunch-ng11h ago

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/

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/

WAFCON glory is my greatest career moment – Rinsola Babajide
SportPremium Times15d ago

WAFCON glory is my greatest career moment – Rinsola Babajide

Babajide’s journey has already included notable club-level milestones. She remains the only Nigerian footballer to have won Liverpool Women’s Player of the Season, an honour she claimed during the 2019/2020 campaign The post WAFCON glory is my greatest career moment – Rinsola Babajide appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

AFCON Final Chaos: Senegalese Football Federation Condemns Morocco Verdict Against Fans
Sportmorocco-world-news24d ago

AFCON Final Chaos: Senegalese Football Federation Condemns Morocco Verdict Against Fans

Rabat — The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has strongly criticised a Moroccan court ruling that sentenced 18 Senegalese supporters to prison following acts of vandalism and violence at the AFCON 2025 final in Rabat. The FSF described the decision as “incomprehensibly harsh” and disproportionate, expressing deep dismay over the outcome. The sentences, handed down by […] The post AFCON Final Chaos: Senegalese Football Federation Condemns Morocco Verdict Against Fans appeared first on Moro...

Senegal turns to CAS to appeal 'unfair, unprecedented, and unacceptable' Africa Cup decision
SportYahoo11h ago

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...

AFCON: CAF Appeal Board Reduces Sanctions on Morocco
Sportmorocco-world-news21h ago

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.

WAFCON Morocco: CAF Postpones Tournament Kickoff to July
Sportpunch-ngmorocco-world-news13d ago2 sources

WAFCON Morocco: CAF Postpones Tournament Kickoff to July

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced today that it has rescheduled the date for the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, which was scheduled to take place from March 17 to April 7 in…

AFCON 2026 preparations: Benin defeat Kenya
SportYahoo15d ago

AFCON 2026 preparations: Benin defeat Kenya

The Amazons miss out on the tournament kicking off March 17AFCON 2026 preparations: Benin defeat KenyaCôte d'Ivoire invited Benin and Kenya to take part in a mini friendly tournament as part of prepa...

Cameroon friendly to shape WAFCON squad — Madugu
Sportpunch-ng18d ago

Cameroon friendly to shape WAFCON squad — Madugu

Super Falcons coach Justine Madugu will use friendlies against Cameroon to finalize his WAFCON squad, focusing on assessing new players and team cohesion. Read More: https://punchng.com/cameroon-friendly-to-shape-wafcon-squad-madugu/

FRMF Vows to Challenge CAF Sanctions, Conduct Comprehensive AFCON Review
Sportmorocco-world-news20d ago

FRMF Vows to Challenge CAF Sanctions, Conduct Comprehensive AFCON Review

Rabat–The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) announced plans to hold a special meeting in the coming days to conduct a comprehensive review of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations hosted in Morocco. In a statement following the federation’s executive board meeting on Thursday, February 26, the FRMF stressed that the legal proceedings related to incidents […] The post FRMF Vows to Challenge CAF Sanctions, Conduct Comprehensive AFCON Review appeared first on Morocco World News.

Senegal PM Interferes in Morocco’s Judicial Sentencing of Senegalese Fans Involved in Hooliganism
Politicsmorocco-world-news21d ago

Senegal PM Interferes in Morocco’s Judicial Sentencing of Senegalese Fans Involved in Hooliganism

Rabat – Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has criticized Morocco’s judiciary for sentencing Senegalese fans involved in acts of vandalism and violence during the AFCON 2025 final. The Senegalese PM alleged the case “has gone beyond the realm of sport.” He made his remarks on Tuesday before the National Assembly of Senegal, claiming that matters […] The post Senegal PM Interferes in Morocco’s Judicial Sentencing of Senegalese Fans Involved in Hooliganism appeared first on Morocco World N...

AFCON final 2025 scenes replayed in Egypt
SportYahoo1mo ago

AFCON final 2025 scenes replayed in Egypt

League match descends into chaos after late penalty callAFCON final 2025 scenes replayed in EgyptScenes similar to the AFCON 2025 final were repeated in Egypt after Modern Sport left the pitch, then r...

WorldDW1mo ago

AFCON Final Chaos Leads to Fines and Bans

Africa's governing football body has issued over $1 million in fines and imposed bans following chaotic scenes at the end of the AFCON final. Several individuals and teams were penalized.