Senegal President declares Monday as a public holiday after second AFCON title success
Senegal’s President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has announced Monday, 19 January 2026, as a paid public holiday to celebrate the country’s...
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AFCON 2025 Final: Sadio Mane: ‘I’d rather lose than damage the image of African football
Sadio Mane said he intervened during Senegal’s protest in the Africa Cup of Nations final because he feared the episode...
AFCON 2025: Panenka penalty gamble backfires on Brahim Diaz as Morocco fall to Senegal in chaotic final
Brahim Diaz was left in tears after a failed Panenka-style penalty proved the turning point as Morocco’s long wait for...
Algerian winger Saïd Benrahma shines in defeat as Al Hilal claim 2-1 victory
Saïd Benrahma registered an assist against Al Hilal but ended the match on the losing side as NEOM suffered a...
Magic and misfortune for Franco-Algerian Waniss Taibi in Bundesliga 2 loss
Waniss Taibi endured a dramatic afternoon in Germany as the Hannover midfielder moved from providing a moment of brilliance to...
FIFA launches investigation into Algeria–Nigeria AFCON quarter-final
FIFA has opened an investigation into the quarter-final match between Algeria and Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations...
AFCON Final Fallout: Walid Regragui heckled over future after Senegal defeat
Walid Regragui faced calls for his resignation during a tense post-match press conference after Morocco lost the final of the...
AFCON 2025: Senegal coach walks out of press conference after journalist clash at AFCON final
Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw abandoned his post-match press conference after a confrontation with journalists following Senegal’s victory over Morocco...
Akon and El Hadji Diouf unite in Joy after Senegal’s historic AFCON glory
Akon shared an emotional and jubilant moment with El Hadji Diouf as Senegal celebrated a historic Africa Cup of Nations...
AFCON 2025: It would have been crazy to boycott the Morocco final when the whole world was watching – Sadio Mane
Senegal forward Sadio Mane has revealed why he intervened to stop his team’s boycott during the dramatic 2025 Africa Cup...
AFCON 2025: Walid Regragui accepts responsibility after Morocco’s defeat against Senegal
Walid Regragui admitted that losing the AFCON 2025 final with Morocco was extremely painful, stressing that football “can be cruel”...
Sadio Mane says ‘goodbye’ to AFCON but makes exciting 2026 World Cup announcement
Senegal legend Sadio Mane has confirmed that the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) marks the end of his journey...
AFCON 2025: “We did not cheat” – Edouard Mendy insists after Senegal’s chaotic final victory over Morocco
Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has addressed the dramatic events surrounding their 1-0 victory over Morocco in the 2025 Africa Cup...
AFCON 2025: Sadio Mané retires from international football after Senegal triumph
Senegal captain Sadio Mané announced his retirement from international football moments after leading his nation to a historic victory over...
AFCON 2025: God granted us the victory against Morocco – Senegal captain Idrissa Gueye
Senegal captain Idrissa Gueye expressed his immense joy following his country’s triumph in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The...
AFCON 2025: Sadio Mané reflects on Senegal’s triumph and uncertain future
Senegal captain Sadio Mané spoke candidly after leading his nation to a second Africa Cup of Nations title, following a...
AFCON 2025: “Football has won” — Édouard Mendy leads Senegal to second continental crown
Senegal claimed their second Africa Cup of Nations title with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over hosts Morocco after extra time,...
AFCON 2025: Walid Regragui vows Morocco will come back stronger after final heartbreak
Walid Regragui admitted deep disappointment after Morocco’s 1–0 defeat to Senegal in the AFCON 2025 final but promised to keep...
AFCON 2025: Senegal star Sadio Mane named Player of the Tournament
Senegal star Sadio Mané has been named the Best Player of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after leading...
AFCON 2025: Algerian striker Islam Slimani hails Morocco’s tournament organization as European level experience
Algerian striker Islam Slimani has heaped praise on Morocco’s organisation of the Africa Cup of Nations, describing the conditions his...