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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 […]

On the eve of the clash with Morocco in the semi-final of CAN 2025, the Nigeria coach, Eric Chelle, adopted a defensive approach to contain the Atlas Lions and strike at the right moment. Eric Chelle was this Tuesday at a press conference in Rabat. And the Nigeria national team coach spoke about the clash […]

Impressed by the solidity of the Atlas Lions, the Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi expects a high-level semifinal as Nigeria and Morocco face off this Wednesday for a place in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 final. Alex Iwobi is bracing for a huge challenge. As the Africa Cup of Nations semifinal approaches, the Super […]

Using cutting-edge video tools, Morocco’s Atlas Lions coach Walid Regragui meticulously prepares for the semifinal against a prolific Nigerian side. As the Africa Cup of Nations semifinal approaches, Morocco refines its preparation down to the smallest detail. According to the Moroccan daily AlMountakhab, the Atlas Lions coach Walid Regragui and his staff scrutinize the Super […]

After a heated exchange on the pitch, Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen insisted that his relationship with Ademola Lookman remained solid, the two players jointly carrying the Super Eagles’ ambitions. Victor Osimhen made a point of quelling any controversy. The Super Eagles striker said that his relationship with Ademola Lookman remained intact, despite a tense exchange […]

Eliminated in the quarterfinals by Morocco, Cameroon received a strong message from its president Samuel Eto’o, determined to turn this disappointment into the starting point for an announced revenge. The president of the Cameroonian Football Federation, Samuel Eto’o, reacted to the elimination of the Indomitable Lions from the Africa Cup of Nations currently taking place […]

The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 enters its decisive phase with two showdowns this Friday, between the Senegal–Mali derby and the explosive Morocco–Cameroon clash, for a place in the semi-finals. The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 enters its decisive phase this Friday with the opening of the quarterfinals. Two prestigious fixtures are on the schedule, […]