CAF Referees Chief Olivier Safari speaks on ‘towel’ controversy in AFCON 2025 final
Olivier Safari, head of the Referee Committee at the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has addressed the controversy surrounding the...
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Senegal legend El Hadji Diouf slams govt officials over unfulfilled 2021 AFCON promises
Senegalese football icon El Hadji Ousseynou Diouf has stirred controversy with claims that the state and the national federation failed...
Senegal Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko calls for calm; insists Morocco ties stronger than AFCON chaos
Senegal has moved to ease lingering tensions following the chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final, with Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko...
Senegal star Sadio Mane shines on Al Nassr return after AFCON 2025
Senegal international Sadio Mane marked an impressive return to club football, as Al Nassr defeated Al Taawoun in the Saudi...
Former referee attacks handling of VAR in Senegal–Morocco final
Refereeing decisions in the Senegal–Morocco final have been branded “scandalous” by former international referee Malang Diédhiou, who has questioned both...
Achraf Hakimi and Ismaël Saïbari face disciplinary review following AFCON final
Two Moroccan starters from the Africa Cup of Nations final are facing possible disciplinary action as African football’s governing bodies...
AC Milan complete signing of Senegalese defender El Hadji Malick Cissé
AC Milan have secured the signing of Senegalese defender El Hadji Malick Cissé, the club confirmed on Monday. The 18-year-old...
Senegal faces potential fines and sanctions after AFCON final chaos
Senegal and Morocco are expected to learn on Tuesday the outcome of sanctions from the Confederation of African Football (CAF)...
Senegal: Kalidou Koulibaly mourns the loss of his father
Kalidou Koulibaly, the Senegalese international and Napoli defender, has been struck by personal tragedy with the passing of his father....
Senegal AFCON bonus frozen as silence from football authorities fuels row
Senegal’s Africa Cup of Nations triumph has been followed by mounting controversy, with claims that a promised $10m prize remains...
Senegalese winger Pape Amadou Diallo returns to lift Norwich against Coventry
Norwich City stunned Championship leaders Coventry City on Monday night, relying on a decisive moment from returning Senegalese winger Pape...
Senegal international Idrissa Gueye assist rescues point as Everton draw with Leeds
Everton rescued a point late on as Idrissa Gana Gueye provided the decisive assist in a 1-1 Premier League draw...
Pape Gueye warns France ahead of 2026 World Cup clash
Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye has warned France that the reigning African champions will be ready for their World Cup encounter...
Senegalese forward Mamadou Diallo’s prolific form sparks transfer speculation
Mamadou Diallo, the captain and leading striker of CSKA Sofia, has emerged as one of the most sought-after forwards in...
AFCON 2025 final chaos: Morocco and Senegal awaiting possible sanctions ahead of CAF meeting on Tuesday
The Confederation of African Football’s Disciplinary Committee will hear the case involving the national teams of Senegal and Morocco on...
Towel controversy returns in Morocco during CAF Cup clash
Controversy over the seizure of team towels has resurfaced in Morocco, just a week after the 2025 AFCON final between...
OFFICIAL: Media accreditation for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ is now open
FIFA has announced that the media accreditation process for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ is now open for media representatives...
Morocco seek automatic win after Senegal players leave pitch
Morocco’s football federation has formally asked for the strict application of competition rules following a 17-minute stoppage during the Africa...
Hafid Derradji criticised over social media post targeting Moroccans
A senior sports commentator has been accused of crossing a dangerous line after publishing remarks and imagery described by critics...
CAF could sanction Senegal after AFCON final chaos, says legal expert
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) could impose severe disciplinary sanctions on Senegal following chaotic scenes that overshadowed their Africa...