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The Rabat Court of Appeal has upheld the sanctions imposed on several fans involved in the riots during the AFCON 2025 final between Morocco and Senegal. The legal saga is over. The Rabat Court of Appeal has confirmed the convictions handed down at first instance against several fans involved in the incidents surrounding the AFCON […]
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 […]
The Senegalese forward, Sadio Mané, reacted strongly after the title was withdrawn from Senegal in favor of Morocco, pointing to abuses that, in his view, threaten the integrity of African football. The Senegalese forward, Sadio Mané, spoke out after CAF’s controversial decision regarding AFCON 2025. On Tuesday, the continental body ruled by withdrawing Senegal’s title […]
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 […]
Loaned by Chelsea to Bayern Munich, the Senegalese striker Nicolas Jackson is making waves on social media with an unusual video, while his future in Bavaria already seems to be written in dotted lines. Quite an unexpected scene in Bavaria. Loaned by Chelsea FC, Nicolas Jackson triggered reactions from his followers by posting a story […]
In Dakar, a group of students from Université Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD) announced on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, its intention to file a complaint against Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, according to the Senegalese press. This move comes in a context of persistent tensions on the university campus.The UCAD student associations collective stated in a press […]
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 […]
Crowned Africa’s champions at the 2025 AFCON, head coach Pape Thiaw is set to have his contract extended and his salary increased, a decision embraced by Senegal’s sports authorities in light of the objectives achieved. Senegal is about to secure the future of its head coach. Crowned with the continental title won at the 2025 […]
Brought by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), the continental body rejected the complaint seeking the removal of the trophy won by Senegal. The Senegalese team thus officially retains its title. According to the elements examined by the competent CAF bodies, the arguments put forward by the Moroccan side were not deemed admissible. No irregularity […]
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 […]
The former Senegalese international, Mamadou Niang, has spoken out against the towel-related incidents during Morocco’s matches against Nigeria and Senegal, urging CAF and the organizers to uphold the spirit of fair play. The former Senegalese international Mamadou Niang strongly denounced certain behaviors observed during matches involving Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, notably […]
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 […]
The Senegalese Football Federation defended the choice of its coach Pape Thiaw to temporarily sideline his players during the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations against Morocco, assuring that it was about protecting the team and not abandoning the match, while CAF was expected to render its decision this Tuesday. The 1-0 overtime […]
Alors que le Sénégal pourrait écoper d’une lourde sanction à la suite des incidents survenus lors de la finale de la CAN 2025, il est toutefois peu probable que les Lions de la Teranga soient privés de leur titre, a assuré Makhtar Diop, ancien responsable de la CAF. A l’instar de la planète foot, le […]
Images of Senegal’s president Bassirou Diomaye Faye brandishing the continental trophy with his wives Marie Khone and Absa Faye marked the national celebrations, blending football, tradition, and collective pride after the victory of the Lions of Teranga. Senegal’s president Bassirou Diomaye Faye drew strong reaction on social media by celebrating Senegal’s victory at the Africa […]
Very criticized after his outburst during the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Pape Thiaw has finally broken his silence. On social media, the Senegal coach justified his behavior during the clash against Morocco (1-0) and apologized to the football world. Highly anticipated after the tense scenes that marked the final of the […]
On the day after the continental crown against Morocco, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye celebrated the Teranga Lions by announcing a wave of financial and land rewards for the entire Senegalese delegation. Dakar didn’t sleep. After Senegal’s historic victory over Morocco in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, the capital awoke to the rhythm of […]
Impressionné par son leadership et son rôle décisif dans le sacre du Sénégal à la CAN 2025, Samuel Eto’o estime que Sadio Mané mérite de remporter le trophée de Footballeur africain de l’année. L’ancien buteur camerounais Samuel Eto’o a estimé que Sadio Mané méritait de décrocher le trophée de Footballeur africain de l’année, au regard […]
Finger-pointed at due to the incidents that tainted the 2025 CAN final, Senegal could lose its title while CAF announced the opening of an investigation to shed light on these deplorable events. Senegal won on Sunday night its second Africa Cup of Nations after their 1-0 victory over Morocco in the CAN 2025 final. A […]
The Senegalese president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, declared “paid holiday” on Monday to celebrate the Teranga Lions’ crowning, CAN 2025 champions after their 1-0 victory over Morocco on Sunday night. As the Teranga Lions’ leading supporter, Bassirou Diomaye Faye also celebrated the crowning of his ambassadors, winners of their second Africa Cup of Nations title after […]
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 […]
Winners of the tournament after their victory over Morocco, the Teranga Lions walk away with 10 million dollars, a historic prize announced by the Confederation of African Football. Financial prizes awarded to the best teams of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations have been officially announced by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Crowned Africa […]
On the eve of the 2025 AFCON final between Senegal and Morocco in Rabat, the Lions of Teranga have appealed to CAF to denounce conditions they deem unfair, notably regarding training venues and ticket allocation. Senegal officially conveyed several grievances to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on the eve of the Africa Cup of […]
Sadio Mané reacted to Senegal’s qualification for the final of AFCON 2025, their 1-0 win over Egypt this Wednesday evening. And the captain of the Teranga Lions said that his side were rewarded by the patience they showed throughout the match. “From the start, we understood that we had to be patient until the end. […]
With a goal from Sadio Mané, Senegal beat Egypt (1-0) this Wednesday in the semi-final of AFCON 2025. A precious victory for the Teranga Lions that seals their ticket to the final. Senegal will play in the AFCON 2025 final. The Teranga Lions booked their place for the final after their victory over Egypt this […]
Egypt face Senegal this Wednesday (6:00 PM GMT+1) in the semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The official lineups for both teams have been released. Sadio Mané and Mohamed Salah are starters. Senegal XI MENDY — DIATTA — KOULIBALY — NIAKHATE — DIOUF — I. GUEYE — P. GUEYE — DIARRA — NDIAYE […]
The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 semifinal between Senegal and Egypt, scheduled for this Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at the Ibn-Batouta Stadium in Tangier, is shaping up to be one of the high points of recent African football. Beyond a mere place in the final, this duel rekindles an intense rivalry nourished by the 2021 […]
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 […]
