CAF declares Morocco AFCON 2025 champions after Senegal’s on-field protest leads to a forfeit. President Patrice Motsepe defends the decision.
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Since the Confederation of African Football issued its statement declaring Morocco the winner of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, an atmosphere of mourning seems to prevail in Marca’s editorial…
On Tuesday evening one of the most bizarre stories in football emerged, as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) awarded victory to Morocco in the African Cup of Nations, nearly two months…
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Rabat – The Moroccan embassy in Senegal urged Moroccans to show calm following the decision of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to designate Morocco the winner of the 2025 AFCON.
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.
Rabat—The members of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeal Board who ruled to award the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title to Morocco have come under scrutiny following one of the…
It’s going to be on fire in our comments...This Tuesday evening, an earthquake has shaken the world of football!Two months after the Africa Cup of Nations final, won 1-0 by Senegal against Morocco,…
A Nigerian opinion cartoon from Vanguard News humorously connects 'Iran and Agege bread' while also referencing the CAF's decision to award the AFCON 2025 title to Morocco following Senegal's forfeiture.
In an official press release issued on 17 March, 2026, the Senegalese federation acknowledged receipt of CAF’s ruling in case DC23316 but strongly condemned the outcome, describing it as “unfair,…
CAF's decision to award the victory to Morocco: Amara Traoré "The DNA of the AFCON has already determined that Senegal is the 2025 African champion" Seneweb
Senegal's 1-0 win in the Africa Cup of Nations final has been overturned by an appeals board and a 3-0 victory awarded to Morocco after Senegalese players left the pitch in protest during the…
Rabat – The Court of Appeal in Rabat postponed the appeal trial for the 18 Senegalese fans convicted of hooliganism and vandalism during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco until March…
Explore the life and legacy of Adegboye Onigbinde, the pioneering Nigerian coach who mentored generations and made history at AFCON and the World Cup.
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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
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Rabat – The schedule for Morocco’s U-17 national team in the UNAF qualifying tournament for the Africa U-17 Cup of Nations has been confirmed by the Union of North African Football (UNAF).
AFCON final referee continues to oversee marquee clashesCAF Confederation Cup: Jean-Jacques Ndala to officiate Al Masry vs CR BelouizdadAl Masry will host CR Belouizdad on Saturday the 14th in the fir...
The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2026 has been rescheduled and given new dates by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The tournament was originally supposed to start in March 2026...
Assistant Coach of Sudanese national team, Ignatius Osei-Fosu has called on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to reconsider its decision to add Kim Lars Björkegren to the technical team of the…
According to CAF, host nation Morocco requested the shift due to “unforeseen circumstances.”
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Top 10 best dribblers in La LigaNicolas Pépé/@VillarrealNot selected for AFCON 2025, Nicolas Pépé remains undeterred. The Ivorian winger continues to shine in La Liga wearing Villarreal's colors.T...
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.
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After weeks of uncertainty, football's governing body in Africa has announced the postponement of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, which had been slated to start in mid-March.
The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations doubles as Africa’s qualifying route to the 2027 World Cup in Brazil
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The midfielder on her nomadic life, experiencing Nigerian celebrations and the national team’s World Cup prospects
Being an integral figure in the distinguished history of Nigeria’s women’s team is…
The Africa Cup of Nations schedule is a major reason why Manchester United did not try to sign Victor Osimhen, according to the club's former first-team coach Benni McCarthy.
Hundreds march in Dakar demanding the release of 18 jailed Senegal fans in Morocco following incidents during the Africa Cup of Nations final.
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these 4 stadiums set to host the 2026 Women's AFCONStade Moulay Hassan de RabatMorocco will once again become the capital of African women's football as it hosts the 14th edition of the Women's…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have boosted their squad ahead of their double-header friendly against Cameroon, with more key players arriving at camp in Yaoundé.
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20-year-old Senegal defender Mamadou Sarr is pushing for a first Premier League start when Chelsea face Arsenal after a rapid rise under Liam Rosenior.
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.
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Former Manchester United coach Benni McCarthy has revealed the club opted against signing Victor Osimhen due to The Africa Cup of Nations schedule.Manchester United were linked with signing Osimhen fr...
Fiston Mayele manages to lift the curseFiston Mayele/@CAFCongolese international Fiston Mayele has finally managed to break the curse with his club, Pyramids FC, after a long drought of nearly four mo
Rabat – Eduardo Dominguez, the fitness coach of Morocco’s national team, has revealed how deeply Brahim Diaz was affected after missing his penalty in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final. Diaz chose
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has announced the call-up of 32 players to the national women's team as hosts ramp up preparations for the 2026 Women's AFCON.
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.
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Kenyans dream of a historic run on home soilAFCON 2027: "At least the semi-finals"—a massive target set by KenyaThe 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be held in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, placing si...
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has given Kenya a three-month deadline to address critical infrastructure and safety requirements for its venues in preparation for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
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…
The ruling of the CAF appeals committee is against the confederations’ laws of the game and casts another shadow over president Motsepe’s stewardship
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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.
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While CAF insists the decision followed due process, many observers believe the ruling undermines the finality of results on the pitch
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Jamie Carragher has compared AFCON to the UEFA Champions League after CAF stripped Senegal of the 2025 title and awarded Morocco a 3-0 win. The decision has reignited debate around how major tournaments handle off-field rulings.
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…
After the initial shock due to the CAF appeals committee's decision to award the African Cup of Nations title to the Moroccan national football team, the Moroccans decided to
Nogometnim svijetom odjeknula je presuda Žalbenog vijeća CAF-a da poništi pobjedu koju je Senegal ostvario protiv Maroka u finalu ovogodišnjeg AFCON-a i shodno tome titulu pripiše Maroku.
Get your Nigerian news recap: CAF crowns Morocco AFCON champs, Senegal appeals, defence chiefs move to Maiduguri after bombings, and other top stories.
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The Appeals Chamber of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has made a final decision regarding the final match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.
The CAF Appeal Board decided that in application of Article 84 of the Regulations of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Senegal National Team is declared to have forfeited the Final Match of…
His exploits have stemmed from numerous Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournaments with crucial goals and stellar performances that propelled the Black Stars of Ghana to victory on multiple occasions.
Rabat – Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini acknowledged that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) can disrupt players once they return to club football, but insisted he is not worried about Moroccan…
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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.
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Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick should be able to rely on Noussair Mazraoui in this weekend’s contest against Aston Villa.Between injuries and AFCON commitments, the Moroccan has only…
Algeria: Return of the controversial referee from the AFCON final!Algeria draws the controversial referee from the AFCON final once againDespite the controversies that surrounded the 2025 AFCON…
Sevilla FC: Akor Adams in top form after AFCON 2025Sevilla FC: Akor Adams in top form after AFCON 2025Sevilla can now rely on the revitalized form of Akor Adams.
When an organisation postpones an event due to “unforeseen circumstances” and offers little else information, it allows anyone with an interest in the development to fill in the gap with their own…
Marrakech – Kaspersky partnered with INTERPOL to protect the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) from a range of digital threats targeting the tournament, its spectators, and Morocco as the host…
Uncertainty surrounds the 2026 WAFCON in Morocco. Will it be postponed? Learn how this impacts the Super Falcons’ title defense and World Cup hopes.
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Rather than burden themselves with expectation, the Falcons are choosing clarity over pressure
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The match offered Madugu a chance to refine tactics ahead of the 14th Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, scheduled from 17 March to 3 April 2026.
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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
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Walid Regragui set to step down as Morocco coach after AFCON 2025 disappointmentMorocco face key decisions as Regragui era nears its endMorocco coach Walid Regragui is preparing to resign this week af...
The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) has been postponed just weeks before the tournament was due to get underway in Morocco.The competition, organised by the Confederation of African…
Adams further threw his support behind Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle, acknowledging that the national team is undergoing a transition phase but remains rich in talent.
As Manchester United fans anticipate INEOS’ plan to revamp the club’s engine room, top midfielders will continue to be linked.The United decision makers may well look to repeat last summer’s tra...
The Africa Cup of Nations proved to be "a big stumbling block" when Manchester United discussed signing Victor Osimhen, according to former coach Benni McCarthy.
The Harambee Starlets, Kenya's women's national football team, are set to play friendly matches against Benin and Cote d’Ivoire as part of their preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon).
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 […]
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The Starlets are stepping up their training as the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco approaches, scheduled from March 17 to April 3.
Preview, squad and fixtures for Mali at the 2026 Women's AFCONMali/@CAFMorocco will host the 14th edition of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2026)from March 17 to April 3. This tournament wil...
An AFC East team is reportedly considering acquiring a Los Angeles Rams backup quarterback in free agency, potentially leaving the Rams to address their depth.
Preview, squad and fixture list for South Africa at the 2026 Women's AFCONSouth Africa/@CAFAfrican football will once again take center stage with the 14th edition of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations...
The Super Falcons are scheduled to play two friendly matches against the Indomitable Lionesses in Cameroon on February 28 and March 2, ahead of the WAFCON 2026.
Mr Motsepe acknowledged that lingering “suspicion and distrust” remain a challenge for CAF, describing it as a “legacy issue” that the organisation continues to address.
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Today, Real Betis gave a heartfelt tribute to Moroccan internationals Abdessamad Ezzalzouli and Sofyan Amrabat.
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In a strongly worded communiqué issued on Wednesday, Senegal expressed “deep consternation” over the CAF Appeal Board’s verdict, which declared that the national team forfeited the final and awarded…
Will Senegal succeed with its appeal? After it was announced on Tuesday evening that Morocco was declared the 2026 Africa Cup winner at the green table, the football association announced it would…
ExclusiveSenegal has a strong chance of reclaiming its 2025 AFCON trophy, according to a legal expertSénégal/@cafAgainst all odds, the appeals committee of the Confederation of African Football…
The decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to strip Senegal of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) title and award it to Morocco is far from being resolved.After CAF's announcement…
The CAF Appeals Committee has declared Morocco the champion of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Senegal forfeited the final match, which was registered as a 3-0 victory for Morocco after the Moroccan federation's appeal was upheld.
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...
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 […]
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In a statement released on Tuesday, CAF confirmed that the decision was taken in line with its regulations, overturning the earlier outcome of the controversial final played in Rabat.
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Rabat – Early research figures suggest that the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 attracted a major increase in international audiences, with viewership across Europe, Asia and…
CAF reveals the Africa Cup of Nations experienced a 61% growth in global viewership, making it one of the world’s fastest-growing sporting events.
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The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has reportedly scored a significant victory in its ongoing dispute over the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.
African football's governing body says it made the decision to postpone it's top women's tournament to ensure "the best possible conditions." It's not the first time the tournament has been moved at…
Rabat – The 18 Senegalese fans sentenced in Morocco for their involvement in hooliganism and vandalism during the chaotic AFCON final between Morocco and Senegal will appear in an appeal trial next…
Agadir – Marjane Group has received the award for the most creative campaign linked to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, a distinction presented during the GAM Impact & Creative Awards organized by the…
Rabat—The Royal Moroccan Federation has announced that Morocco’s women’s national team will face Cape Verde this Saturday, March 7, at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat at 10 p.m. local time.
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…
In a statement, CAF said the decision followed consultations with FIFA and other stakeholders, stressing that the revised timeline would help ensure a successful tournament.
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For the past six weeks, uncertainty has surrounded the venue of the 2026 edition of the continental showpiece, officially known as the Women's Africa Cup of Nations
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Yehvann Diouf has not played in Ligue 1 since making his return from the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), however, he is expected to replace Maxime Dupé between the sticks when OGC Nice travel to face ...
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...
Rabat – Morocco recorded 529 security interventions and presented 202 people before on-site judicial offices during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
A late goal from Mbomezomo Yvana in the 90th minute separated both sides in the tightly contested encounter
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4 things to know about the Nigerian women's national team starShukurat Oladipo/@XDefender Shukurat Oladipo will be Nigeria's main weapon at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), with the…
Super Falcons coach Justine Madugu will use friendlies against Cameroon to finalize his WAFCON squad, focusing on assessing new players and team cohesion.
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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 […]
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The Stallions women's team has already arrived in Morocco2026 Women's AFCON: 30 players called up to represent Burkina FasoAs part of their preparations for the Women's AFCON, coach Pascal Sawadogo ha
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 […]
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The Senegalese Football Federation has criticized a Moroccan court's decision to sentence 18 Senegalese supporters to prison for vandalism and violence at the AFCON 2025 final in Rabat.
Preview, squad and schedule for Ghana at the 2026 Women's AFCONGhana@ghanasoccernetAfter the men's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025), Morocco will play host to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCO...
PollMalawi preview, squad and schedule for the Women's AFCON 2026Malawi/@CAFMorocco will host the 14th edition of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2026) from March 17 to April 3.Sixteen nation...
The Super Falcons coach announces a 25-player squad for upcoming friendlies against Cameroon as part of the WAFCON countdown, including new call-ups and returning players.
Senegal's preview, squad and schedule for Women's AFCON 2026+Sénégal/@Le SoleilSenegal will be looking to make headlines at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with the final tournament ..
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...
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.