Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly dismisses Sadio Mané retirement talk
Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly has firmly rejected suggestions that Sadio Mané is set to retire from international football, insisting the...
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FEATURE: Senegal-Morocco friendship put to test by Africa Cup of Nations title turmoil
Dakar and Rabat have longstanding ties, but relations have been strained since the Africa Cup of Nations final, which Senegal...
CAF crisis deepens as Patrice Motsepe faces pressure over AFCON final dispute
Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe is reportedly under growing internal pressure to intervene in a brewing dispute...
Kalidou Koulibaly recounts shock as CAF decision strips Senegal of AFCON title
Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly has described a moment of disbelief and confusion after receiving news that the national team had...
Eritrea end 18-year AFCON exile after win over Eswatini
Ali Suleiman emerged as the match-winner on Tuesday, scoring twice to inspire Eritrea to a 2-1 victory over Eswatini in...
We are focused on playing at 2026 World Cup despite AFCON controversy – Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi
Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi has insisted that his squad remains fully committed to preparations for the upcoming World Cup,...
Moroccan court adjourns appeal trial of 18 Senegal fans to April 13
The appeal hearing involving 18 supporters from Senegal accused of misconduct during the Africa Cup of Nations final has been...
Motsepe to visit Senegal and Morocco as AFCON dispute awaits CAS ruling
CAF president Patrice Motsepe says he will visit both Senegal and Morocco in a bid to ease tensions following the...
AFCON set for expansion to 28 teams as CAF outlines major reforms
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is set to expand from 24 to 28 teams in a significant shift aimed...
Édouard Mendy slams CAF governance, calls for urgent overhaul after AFCON fallout
Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has launched a scathing critique of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), describing the continent’s football...
CAF officials unhappy with Senegal’s AFCON trophy parade in Paris amid ongoing dispute
There is growing unease within the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following Senegal’s decision to parade the Africa Cup of...
Senegal parade AFCON trophy in Paris ahead of their friendly with Peru
Senegal have publicly presented the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy in Paris ahead of their international friendly against Peru,...
Moroccan security forces hailed for dealing with AFCON 2025 chaos
Morocco has defended its handling of the chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final, with a senior government official, Ryad Mezzour, insisting...
Ex-Nigeria striker Odion Ighalo BLASTS CAF’s decision to strip of Senegal AFCON title
Former Nigeria striker Odion Ighalo has criticised the Confederation of African Football following its controversial decision to strip Senegal of...
‘Everyone knows we are African champions’ – Senegal coach Pape Thiaw
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has stressed that “trophies are won on the pitch,” amid controversy over the team being stripped...
Algeria to test new-look squad against Guatemala in friendly
Algeria national football team will return to action against Guatemala national football team in a friendly in Genoa, as head...
Hugo Broos urges return to identity ahead of Durban clash
South Africa coach Hugo Broos has called for an immediate response from his players, admitting his side “lost that” identity...
Senegal to hold parade in Paris to celebrate AFCON triumph despite CAF ruling
Senegal is set to hold a grand parade in Paris to celebrate its 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) victory...
AFCON 2025: CAF’s title decision ‘most blatant scam’ in football history – Senegal
Senegal’s football federation has sharply criticized the decision to strip the nation of its 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)...
Senegal not obliged to return AFCON trophy, Lawyers clarify after CAF ruling
Senegal’s Football Federation has clarified its position following the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeals Committee ruling that has stirred...