Senegal honours AFCON heroes as Pape Thiaw named Commander of National Order
Senegal’s Africa Cup of Nations triumph was formally sealed with state honours on Tuesday as head coach Pape Bouna Thiaw...
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Ben Arfa calls Pape Thiaw a ‘national hero’ after AFCON final storm
Pape Thiaw has received public backing from former France international Hatem Ben Arfa following Senegal’s dramatic 1-0 victory over Morocco...
Senegal rewards AFCON heroes with cash and land
Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has celebrated the country’s AFCON 2025 triumph with a generous reward package for the Teranga...
AFCON 2025: Yaya Touré reflects on Elephants’ defeat and standout teams
Ivory Coast legend Yaya Touré has commented on the Elephants’ early exit from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, highlighting...
Brahim Diaz joins list of football’s most painful penalty misses
Few moments in football test a player’s nerve like a penalty kick, where a single strike can define an entire...
Ibrahim Maza: “AFCON 2025 was a superb experience” for Algeria
Algeria’s rising star Ibrahim Maza has opened up about his first Africa Cup of Nations experience, describing the 2025 tournament...
Achraf Hakimi pays tribute to Morocco’s AFCON 2025 team after final loss
Moroccan captain Achraf Hakimi has broken his silence following the dramatic conclusion of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, offering...
AFCON 2025: Rumours swirl over referee’s presence in Morocco after chaotic final
Two days after Senegal claimed the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title in a tense and controversial final against Morocco,...
AFCON 2025: Real Madrid legend Sergio Ramos stands firmly behind Morocco’s Brahim Diaz
Spanish international Sergio Ramos has voiced his support for his former Real Madrid teammate Brahim Diaz after the Moroccan’s disappointment...
Nigeria international Alex Iwobi has sent words of encouragement to Morocco and Real Madrid winger Brahim Diaz after his dramatic...
Liverpool manager Arne Slot delighted as Mohamed Salah returns ahead of Marseille clash
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has expressed his happiness over Mohamed Salah’s return to the squad as the Reds prepare to...
Nigeria star Victor Osimhen declared fit for Champions League clash after AFCON return
Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has confirmed the availability of Nigeria international Victor Osimhen for the Champions League clash against...
“Leave him alone, that’s football” — Alex Iwobi consoles Brahim Diaz after AFCON final heartbreak
Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi has sent a message of encouragement to Morocco’s Brahim Diaz following the dramatic conclusion of the...
AFCON 2025: Rio Ferdinand says Sadio Mané’s intervention protected African football’s image
Rio Ferdinand has said Sadio Mané played a crucial role in safeguarding the reputation of African football during the dramatic...
Moroccan café in Dakar attacked during AFCON final tensions
The 2025 AFCON final between Senegal and Morocco spilled far beyond the Rabat pitch, reaching Dakar where a Moroccan café...
Morocco wins big financially from hosting AFCON 2025
Morocco’s hosting of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has been hailed as a major economic success, despite the heartbreak...
Senegal respond calmly to threat of sanctions after chaotic 2025 AFCON final
Senegal has said it is prepared to defend itself against any disciplinary action after Morocco lodged a formal complaint following...
Four Walid Regragui mistakes that cost Morocco AFCON glory
Moroccan football fans woke up to deep shock after losing the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat, a...
Yasser Zabiri says Africa does not deserve Morocco after AFCON final chaos
Yasser Zabiri, star of Morocco’s youth national team and top scorer at the recent Under-20 World Cup, has strongly criticized...
Senegal fan identified after attacking security in AFCON final incident
A journalistic investigation has identified the Senegal supporter who carried the letter “A” on his chest in the famous “S-E-N-E-G-A-L”...