Noussair Mazraoui returns strong to Manchester United after AFCON final defeat
Manchester United full-back Noussair Mazraoui has returned to Carrington in strong form after Morocco’s narrow loss to Senegal in the...
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CAF hands heavy sanctions to Senegal after AFCON 2025 final incidents
The Confederation of African Football has imposed a series of disciplinary sanctions on the Senegalese Football Federation following incidents during...
Senegal PM urges calm after AFCON final tensions with Morocco
Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has called for calm and restraint following a tense Africa Cup of Nations final against...
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...
Achraf Hakimi thanks King Mohammed VI after AFCON final heartbreak
Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi has paid tribute to King Mohammed VI, football federation president Fouzi Lekjaa and the Moroccan public...
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...
Ibrahim Mbaye returns to Paris Saint-Germain for fitness evaluation after AFCON triumph
Ibrahim Mbaye has returned to Paris Saint-Germain for medical examinations following his victory with Senegal at the Africa Cup of...
AFCON 2025: Hervé Renard laments unsatisfying conclusion to classic tournament
Hervé Renard has described the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final between Senegal and Morocco as a largely impressive occasion...
John Obi Mikel criticises refereeing decisions in AFCON final
John Obi Mikel has delivered a blunt assessment of the refereeing during the Africa Cup of Nations final between Senegal...
Claude Le Roy condemns ‘injustice’ towards Senegal after AFCON final
Senegal’s Africa Cup of Nations triumph has been overshadowed by controversy, prompting veteran coach Claude Le Roy to accuse football’s...
Sadio Mané reveals behind-the-scenes talks that brought Senegal back on the pitch
Sadio Mané has revealed he never fully agreed with Senegal’s decision to leave the pitch during the tense closing stages...
‘He saved African football’ – Legends hail Sadio Mane’s intervention
Sadio Mane has been widely praised by African football legends after intervening to prevent the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations...
“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 final referee faces backlash after controversial Senegal-Morocco clash
The referee who took charge of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final has become the centre of widespread online...
Senegal stand firm as disciplinary action looms after AFCON final
Senegal’s triumphant Africa Cup of Nations victory is facing potential off-field consequences after CAF confirmed it is examining disciplinary measures...
AFCON 2025: Why Morocco’s King was absent as Senegal lifted the trophy
King Mohammed VI did not take part in the trophy presentation at the end of the 2025 Africa Cup of...
Why AFCON finals so often go to extra time and penalties
When Senegal and Morocco step onto the pitch in Rabat for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025...
AFCON final: Krepin Diatta ruled out as Antoine Mendy steps in for Senegal
Senegal have been dealt a late setback ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco after Krepin Diatta...
AFCON 2025 : Final build-up overshadowed as Senegal raises concerns over organisation in Morocco
Senegal has formally raised serious concerns over what it describes as multiple organisational failings ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup...
AFCON 2025: Morocco hold historical edge over Senegal ahead of final
History may not decide football matches, but it provides a compelling backdrop as Morocco national football team prepare to face...