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CAF updates AFCON 2025 records with Morocco as Champions

The Confederation of African Football has declared Morocco the champions of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following a controversial appeal decision overturning the initial result of the final match.

Mar 23 β€’ 08:33 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
Sports

Odegbami slams CAF for stripping Senegal of 2025 AFCON title

Former Nigerian football star Segun Odegbami criticizes CAF for rescinding Senegal's 2025 AFCON title and awarding it to Morocco.

Mar 21 β€’ 22:59 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
Sports

It’s a surprise, Guardiola slams β€˜behind-the-scenes’ AFCON verdict

Pep Guardiola expressed surprise at the Confederation of African Football's decision to award the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco, citing a lack of transparency in the process.

Mar 20 β€’ 16:21 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: 'Football Must Be Decided On the Pitch'

Former Liberian President George Weah criticizes CAF's decision to relocate AFCON 2025 from Senegal to Morocco, insisting matches should be decided on the pitch.

Mar 20 β€’ 15:55 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Sports

AFCON 2025 title "cannot be taken away" from Senegal, says FSF

The Senegalese Football Federation asserts that Senegal cannot lose its AFCON title despite a recent controversial decision by CAF to strip it of the championship.

Mar 19 β€’ 20:45 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
Sports

Bet platforms pay β€˜Morocco-to-win’ bets after CAF strips Senegal of AFCON title

Betting platforms in the UK and France have begun paying out bets on Morocco following their recent designation as winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, after the CAF reversed the outcome of the final.

Mar 19 β€’ 16:22 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Morocco’s 2025 AFCON win draws mixed emotions from supporters

Morocco fans reacted with mixed feelings to the CAF awarding them the title for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a contentious loss in the final to Senegal.

Mar 19 β€’ 16:03 UTC
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Sports

CAF president backs Morocco AFCON 2025 win, welcomes Senegal appeal

CAF President Patrice Motsepe affirms Morocco's win in the AFCON 2025 final and discusses Senegal's appeal following a controversial match.

Mar 18 β€’ 21:39 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France24
Sports

Senegal calls for inquiry after being stripped of AFCON title

Senegal is demanding an investigation into corruption after being stripped of their Africa Cup of Nations title for 2025 by the Confederation of African Football.

Mar 18 β€’ 21:34 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
Sports

Africa: Morocco Awarded Afcon 2025 Title After CAF Overturns Final Result

Morocco has been awarded the title of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after the Confederation of African Football overturned the final match result against Senegal, awarding Morocco a 3-0 victory due to Senegal's forfeiture.

Mar 18 β€’ 17:51 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Sports

AFCON 2025 final scandal: Senegal accuses CAF of corruption

Senegal has accused the Confederation of African Football (CAF) of corruption and is demanding an international investigation following the decision to strip the nation of its Africa Cup of Nations 2025 title.

Mar 18 β€’ 15:43 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Sports

Bookmakers make AFCON U-turn as agencies paying out on Morocco win revealed

Bookmakers have decided to pay out on bets for Morocco as winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a ruling deemed an earlier penalty decision invalid, resulting in an unusual double payout scenario.

Mar 18 β€’ 14:37 UTC
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Sports

African football champions stripped of continental title

The Confederation of African Football has stripped Senegal of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, awarding it to Morocco due to a controversial match outcome.

Mar 18 β€’ 14:31 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Senegal government seeks probe into AFCON 2025 decision

Senegal has requested an international investigation into corruption related to the CAF's decision to reverse its Africa Cup of Nations victory in favor of Morocco.

Mar 18 β€’ 14:29 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Sports

Morocco know who really won AFCON - farcical CAF decision can't change that

The Confederation of African Football's Appeal Board has controversially ruled that Senegal's 1-0 victory in the 2025 AFCON final is now a 3-0 defeat, sparking outrage among players and fans.

Mar 18 β€’ 11:10 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Morocco defends CAF 2025 AFCON ruling amid controversy

Morocco's football federation supports CAF's ruling on the disputed AFCON 2025 final, emphasizing adherence to competition rules.

Mar 18 β€’ 10:44 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Sports

AFCON final U-turn statement, Senegal trophy refusal and Morocco punishment latest

The Confederation of African Football has controversially crowned Morocco as champions of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, reversing an earlier decision that awarded the title to Senegal.

Mar 18 β€’ 10:40 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Morning recap: Senegal to appeal verdict as CAF crowns Morocco AFCON champions, defence chiefs move to Maiduguri after bombings, other top stories

Morocco has been declared the winner of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a controversial decision by CAF, while Senegal plans to appeal; security chiefs have also moved to Maiduguri following deadly bombings.

Mar 18 β€’ 08:18 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Sports

Senegal star's incredible social media post mocking AFCON final U-turn

Senegal player Pathe Ciss mocks Morocco's successful appeal regarding the Africa Cup of Nations final result by calling them a 'crybaby' and reiterating Senegal's champion status for 2025.

Mar 18 β€’ 07:37 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Senegal Rejects CAF Verdict, Heads to Court

Senegal's football federation has rejected a ruling from the CAF and plans to take legal action to contest the decision regarding the AFCON 2025 final.

Mar 18 β€’ 07:07 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
Sports

Africa: CAF Strips Senegal of Afcon 2025 Title, Awards It to Morocco

The Confederation of African Football has awarded Morocco the title for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after Senegal was deemed to have forfeited the final match.

Mar 18 β€’ 06:44 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Sports

AFCON 2025: "unfounded in law, arbitrary, and disproportionate," Senegal contests CAF's decision

Senegal's football federation formally contests the CAF's decision to annul its victory against Morocco in the AFCON 2025, deeming it legally unfounded and arbitrary.

Mar 18 β€’ 06:15 UTC
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Sports

AFCON drama: Senegal rejects CAF verdict, moves to appeal

The Senegalese Football Federation is appealing the CAF's decision that awarded Morocco the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title following a controversial match.

Mar 18 β€’ 06:08 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
Sports

[ICYMI] CAF declares Morocco winner of 2025 AFCON

The CAF has declared Morocco the winner of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following a successful appeal against Senegal's forfeiture of the tournament final.

Mar 18 β€’ 06:01 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Sports

CAN 2025: CAF withdraws title from Senegal and declares Morocco the winner

The Confederation of African Football has retracted Senegal's victory in the AFCON 2025 final, awarding the title to Morocco instead.

Mar 17 β€’ 22:01 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Sports

AFCON 2025 becomes most widely watched edition with 61% global rise

AFCON 2025 has achieved a record 61% increase in global viewership compared to previous editions.

Mar 16 β€’ 16:00 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

AFCON 2025: Trial of 18 Senegalese supporters arrested in Morocco opens

The trial of 18 Senegalese supporters and one French national accused of hooliganism for their involvement in post-match violence during the AFCON 2025 final opens in Rabat.

Feb 19 β€’ 08:42 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

CAF President Talks About Punishments for Morocco and Senegal, Settles Controversy Over Postponing AFCON 2027

The CAF president confirmed that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 will proceed as scheduled, dismissing rumors of a postponement, and addressed disciplinary actions against Morocco and Senegal following incidents at the 2025 final.

Feb 13 β€’ 12:31 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

CAF Brings 'Ndala' Back into the Spotlight for AFCON Final Referee

The African Football Confederation has appointed Congolese referee Jean Jacques Ndala to officiate an upcoming match despite controversy surrounding his performance in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.

Feb 7 β€’ 10:57 UTC
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Sports

AFCON 2025: Morocco to appeal CAF fines, bans over final chaos

Morocco's football federation plans to appeal against fines and player bans imposed by the Confederation of African Football following disorder during the Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal.

Feb 3 β€’ 16:32 UTC
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Sports

African teams sanctioned over football final chaos (PHOTOS/VIDEOS)

The Confederation of African Football has imposed financial penalties and suspensions on the Senegalese and Moroccan football federations due to chaos during the 2025 AFCON final.

Jan 30 β€’ 10:29 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Sports

AFCON 2025: Who is leading the Golden Boot race?

Brahim DΓ­az of Morocco is leading the Golden Boot race at AFCON 2025, having scored five goals, as Morocco reaches the final on home soil.

Jan 16 β€’ 14:32 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Sports

AFCON 2025: Burkina Faso sack coach Brama TraorΓ©

Burkina Faso has dismissed coach Brama TraorΓ© and his team following a disappointing performance at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, where they exited in the round of 16 after losing to Ivory Coast.

Jan 15 β€’ 14:08 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France24
Sports

AFCON 2025 Semi-Finals: Morocco down Nigeria on penalties, Senegal edge Egypt 1-0

In the AFCON 2025 semi-finals, Morocco defeated Nigeria in a penalty shootout after a goalless match, while Senegal secured a 1-0 victory over Egypt, advancing to the finals.

Jan 14 β€’ 23:59 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
Sports

AFCON 2025: after sending Senegal to the final, Sadio ManΓ© announces this is his "very last AFCON"

After scoring the decisive goal against Egypt in the semi-finals, Sadio ManΓ© declared that the upcoming tournament will be his last African Cup of Nations with Senegal.

Jan 14 β€’ 21:13 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Sports

Alex Iwobi powers Nigeria to AFCON 2025 semi-finals with stellar playmaking

Alex Iwobi has been instrumental in leading Nigeria to the AFCON 2025 semi-finals with his exceptional playmaking skills, providing crucial assists to key players.

Jan 14 β€’ 15:43 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France24
Sports

Salah, Osimhen and ManΓ© aim to deny Morocco AFCON title

Salah, Osimhen, and ManΓ© are determined to thwart Morocco's ambitions in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Jan 11 β€’ 15:51 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France24
Sports

AFCON 2025: Egypt knock out Ivory Coast to set up Senegal semi-final

Egypt defeated Ivory Coast in the quarter-finals of AFCON 2025, thanks to a standout performance from Mohamed Salah, securing their spot in the semi-finals against Senegal.

Jan 11 β€’ 09:03 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
Sports

AFCON 2025: winning the title "is a little more difficult" for Egypt, says star Mohamed Salah

Mohamed Salah, captain of the Egyptian national team, expressed that winning the Africa Cup of Nations title has become more challenging, especially as they prepare to face Senegal in the semifinals after defeating Ivory Coast.

Jan 11 β€’ 08:24 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
Sports

AFCON 2025: A Morocco-Algeria semifinal? 'It would be beautiful for football, between two brother peoples,' says Regragui

Following Morocco's victory over Cameroon, coach Walid Regragui discussed the potential semifinal against Algeria, which is set to challenge Nigeria this Saturday.

Jan 10 β€’ 10:05 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France24
Sports

AFCON hosts Morocco beat Cameroon to secure historical semi-final place

Morocco reached the semi-finals of AFCON 2025 by defeating Cameroon 2-0 in Rabat, marking a historic achievement for the nation after 22 years.

Jan 10 β€’ 09:35 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France24
Sports

AFCON 2025: Adil Boulbina sends Algeria to quarterfinals with great strike

In a thrilling match, Algeria secured their place in the AFCON 2025 quarterfinals with a last-minute goal from Adil Boulbina against DR Congo.

Jan 7 β€’ 06:14 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France24
Sports

AFCON 2025: Ivory Coast control the pace as they trash Burkina Faso

The Ivory Coast secured their place in the quarter-finals of AFCON 2025 by defeating Burkina Faso 3-0.

Jan 6 β€’ 23:47 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France24
Sports

AFCON 2025: Brahim Diaz tops goalscoring list at AFCON so far

Brahim Diaz leads the goalscoring charts at AFCON 2025 with four goals for Morocco.

Jan 6 β€’ 23:44 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France24
Sports

AFCON 2025: Has a new tier emerged in African football?

The article discusses whether certain countries have elevated their performance in African football now that there are no surprise teams left in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Jan 6 β€’ 23:37 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France24
Sports

AFCON 2025: Ivory Coast and Algeria book last quarter-final spots

Ivory Coast and Algeria secure their places in the quarter-finals of AFCON 2025 after decisive victories, with Ivory Coast defeating Burkina Faso 3-0.

Jan 6 β€’ 23:26 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

CAF President Faces the 'Stadium Statue'

CAF President Patrice Motsepe took a commemorative photo with the well-known statue-like fan during the AFCON 2025, who famously supports the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Jan 6 β€’ 16:59 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Sports

Patrice Lumumba lookalike goes viral supporting DR Congo at AFCON 2025

Congolese supporter Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, known as 'Lumumba Vea,' gains fame for emulating the pose of independence hero Patrice Lumumba during AFCON 2025 matches.

Jan 6 β€’ 08:54 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France24
Sports

AFCON 2025: Salah stars for Egypt and Nigeria routs Mozambique to reach quarters

Egypt's Mohamed Salah scored the winning goal to secure a 3-1 victory over Benin, while Nigeria dominated Mozambique with a 4-0 win in the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage.

Jan 6 β€’ 07:31 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France24
Sports

AFCON 2025: Nigeria and Egypt live up to expectations and qualify

Nigeria and Egypt both secured their places in AFCON 2025 with decisive victories over Mozambique and Benin, respectively.

Jan 6 β€’ 06:38 UTC

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