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At the heart of the criticism following the incidents that occurred during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Achraf Hakimi apologized, acknowledging a tarnished image despite Morocco’s strong run. The captain of the Atlas Lions, Achraf Hakimi, revisited the controversies that marred the end of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, notably around the towel-related […]
While rumors were circulating about Achraf Hakimi’s return to Real Madrid, his agent quickly dismissed any intention to leave. The Moroccan international, tied to PSG until 2029, remains focused on the Champions League and his progress with the Paris-based club. Rumors of a return of Achraf Hakimi to Real Madrid stirred social media on Tuesday, […]
Morocco’s full-back, Achraf Hakimi, spoke out after the decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), publicly stating his refusal to be crowned Africa Cup of Nations champion. The controversy surrounding the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 final continues to make waves. While CAF awarded the title to Morocco on paper, Achraf Hakimi chose to […]
Morocco unveiled this Thursday its list of players selected for the March 2026 gathering. Called up for the first time, Issa Diop is part of the squad. Like other African national teams, Morocco will play two matches during the March international window. The Atlas Lions will face Ecuador (March 27 in Madrid) and Paraguay (March […]
Stripped of its title on a forfeit in favor of Morocco, Senegal strongly contests the decision of the Confederation of African Football and refuses to return the trophy. Tension has escalated around the AFCON 2025 final. While the Confederation of African Football decided to award the match as a loss to Senegal, the Senegalese team […]
Challenging the loss of its title as the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations champions on a ruling in Morocco’s favor, the Senegalese Football Federation has decided to take the matter to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The CAN 2025 saga takes another twist. The day after CAF’s appeals panel decided to award the victory […]
Initially defeated in the final of AFCON 2025, the Atlas Lions of Morocco reclaim the title following a decision by CAF’s Appeals Panel, which handed Senegal a defeat by forfeit. A complete reversal of the situation on the African stage. Beaten at the end of a tense final against Senegal, Morocco was ultimately named the […]
As the summer transfer window approaches, Real Madrid is weighing a major reshuffle of its squad to generate several hundred million euros. Among the players potentially leaving is Brahim Díaz. As the season enters its final stretch, Real Madrid is already preparing for the future. The Madrid leadership is considering a major restructuring of its […]
After Walid Regragui’s departure, rumors were circulating about the arrival of Andrés Iniesta as Morocco’s technical director, but transfer expert Fabrizio Romano says no deal has been signed yet. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has taken steps to clarify the rumors surrounding a possible arrival of Barcelona legend Andrés Iniesta to the Moroccan national team. This […]
Following the incidents that occurred during the CAN 2025 final, the CAF announces a tightening of its regulations to prevent any further outbursts and to strengthen its disciplinary arsenal. The CAN 2025 final, held in Morocco, did not just crown a champion. It also highlighted the disciplinary flaws of African football. The violence in the […]
On the eve of the final day of the group stage, Egyptian Mahmoud Hassan ‘Trézéguet’ tops the CAF Champions League’s top scorers standings, under direct threat from his pursuers. On the eve of the sixth and final day of the CAF Champions League group stage, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, the race for the Golden […]
Several matches are on the schedule this weekend across African pitches, counting for the CAF Confederation Cup’s 5th matchday. It’s decision time. As the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup enters its decisive phase, the fifth matchday this weekend promises to be explosive. Several marquee fixtures, from Tanzania to South Africa, via Egypt, will […]
Having assessed the disciplinary decisions as ‘disproportionate’ following the incidents at AFCON 2025, the FRMF announced its intention to officially challenge the sanctions imposed by the Confederation of African Football. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) officially decided to challenge the sanctions imposed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following the incidents that occurred […]
Discover the matches on the schedule this Saturday across Africa, for the fourth matchday of the group stages. The CAF Champions League is back this Saturday with a decisive fourth matchday for several of the continent’s heavyweights. Coming on the heels of Al-Hilal’s victory over Mamelodi Sundowns, the continental competition continues with three fixtures with […]
The CAF has unveiled a series of suspensions and fines targeting players, coaching staff, and federations of Senegal and Morocco, following the incidents that marred the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has made public the disciplinary sanctions resulting from the incidents that occurred during the final […]
Accused of having favored the host country during the tournament, the Confederation of African Football brushed aside any conspiracy theory, its vice-president Kurt Okraku insisting that the body would never seek to influence the outcome of a competition. The CAF’s second vice-president, Kurt Okraku, firmly rejected any accusation of manipulation aimed at favoring Morocco, the […]
Summoned before the Disciplinary Jury of the Confederation of African Football, the Senegalese Football Federation defended its position after the heated final against Morocco, awaiting a decision expected within 48 hours. The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) appeared on Tuesday before the Disciplinary Jury of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), the day after the incidents […]
Incidents involving staff at Mohammed V Stadium during Wydad–Maniema Union have rekindled a controversy already seen during AFCON 2025, which has gone viral on social media. Less than a week after the AFCON 2025 final between Morocco and Senegal, a controversy that was thought to be relegated to anecdotes resurfaced. During the CAF Confederation Cup […]
The day after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, marred by incidents between Morocco and Senegal, King Mohamed VI called for calm and unity, reminding that the tournament’s success goes beyond the tensions and belongs to all of Africa. The day after a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final marked by incidents at the […]
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has announced its intention to initiate legal proceedings with continental and international bodies following the events that marked the final against Senegal. The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final continues to make waves. In an official statement, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) said it would take the matter before […]
Reeling from his missed penalty in the AFCON 2025 final against Senegal, Brahim Diaz delivered a poignant message, owning up to his responsibility and promising to bounce back to make Morocco proud. With a heavy heart, Brahim Díaz spoke up the day after the final loss of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 against Senegal. […]
The Confederation of African Football (« CAF ») condemns the unacceptable behavior of certain players and officials during the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations between Morocco and Senegal in Rabat on Sunday evening. The match was delayed by nearly 20 minutes due to disturbances in the stands, when some Senegalese supporters attempted […]
Gianni Infantino has firmly denounced the excesses involving Senegalese players and staff members, calling on CAF to impose exemplary sanctions to preserve the spirit and values of football. FIFA president Gianni Infantino reacted strongly to the incidents that occurred during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, involving certain Senegalese players and members of the […]
The failed Panenka by the Moroccan forward, Brahim Diaz, at the very end of the AFCON 2025 final against Senegal continues to draw reactions from the African football world, with several former stars pointing to a decisive misjudgment in a key moment. The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, won by Senegal over Morocco (1-0 […]
The draw for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, held this Thursday in Rabat, drew up balanced and promising groups, with several high-profile matchups from the group stage. The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations officially took shape this Thursday in Rabat, following the draw organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). In […]
With five goals since the start of the tournament, Brahim Diaz leads Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen and stands as the competition’s top scorer on the eve of the final showdown. The Moroccan winger Brahim Díaz currently leads the Africa Cup of Nations top scorers. The Real Madrid player has five goals, which puts him […]
Nigeria and Morocco face off this Wednesday evening (9 p.m. GMT+1) in the semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The official lineups for both teams have been released. Victor Osimhen and Achraf Hakimi are in the starting XI. Nigeria’s official starting XI: Nwabali; Bruno, Bassey, Ajayi, Osayi-Samuel; Ndidi, Onyeka, Iwobi; Lookman, Osimhen, Akor […]
Senegal faces Egypt as Morocco takes on Nigeria this Wednesday, for a decisive evening that will determine the two finalists of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, held in the Kingdom of Morocco. The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 enters its decisive phase this Wednesday, January 14, with two high-level semi-finals scheduled in Rabat. The […]
On the eve of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, the head coach of the Atlas Lions, Walid Regragui, stressed concentration and mastery of duels to avoid any punishment from the Super Eagles. Walid Regragui set the framework. On the eve of the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against Nigeria, the Morocco coach stressed […]
Considered one of the continent’s best referees, the Ghanaian official Daniel Nii Laryea has been appointed by CAF to officiate the AFCON 2025 semi-final between Nigeria and Morocco. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) officially appointed the Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Laryea to officiate the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final pitting Nigeria against Morocco. Aged […]
