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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

Chelle can win next AFCON, deserves new contract – Ibitoye

Veteran journalist Toyin Ibitoye advocates for the renewal of Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle's contract, citing his ability to build a strong and competitive team ahead of the next Africa Cup of Nations.

Mar 23 β€’ 00:58 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

El-Hadji Diouf insists on the legitimacy of Senegal's African Cup victory

Former Senegalese international El-Hadji Diouf expresses confidence in the Court of Arbitration for Sport's ability to uphold Senegal's victory in the Africa Cup following the controversial decision by CAF to retract the title.

Mar 22 β€’ 13:22 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Sports

CAN 2025: Idrissa Gueye says he is ready to return the medals to Morocco to ease tensions

Senegal's Idrissa Gueye expressed willingness to return African Cup of Nations medals to Morocco to help ease rising tensions between the two countries.

Mar 22 β€’ 10:30 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
Sports

Ekong slams CAF decision to award Morocco AFCON trophy

William Troost-Ekong criticizes CAF for awarding the Africa Cup of Nations trophy to Morocco instead of Senegal, expressing his sadness over the decision.

Mar 22 β€’ 00:38 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

CAN 2025: "The TAS offers more guarantees in neutrality and independence"

Michel Brizoua-Bi discusses the implications of Senegal's appeal against the CAF's decision to award Morocco the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations trophy.

Mar 21 β€’ 22:08 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
Sports

South Africa supports Senegal for the African Cup of Nations title

South Africa has expressed its readiness to support Senegal in regaining its title from the African Cup of Nations, pledging legal assistance amid the controversy surrounding Senegal's recent title revocation.

Mar 21 β€’ 19:32 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
Sports

Pundit Gaye hails Nigerian judge’s AFCON title decision

Ivorian football pundit Mamadou Gaye has praised a Nigerian judge for his role in the controversial CAF decision to strip Senegal of the AFCON title.

Mar 21 β€’ 00:14 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
National & Local

Thieving ball boys, fights, and emigration: One of the most undignified football matches has received another chapter

Accusations of collusion have erupted following an unprecedented ruling that stripped Senegal of their Africa Cup of Nations title and awarded it to Morocco.

Mar 20 β€’ 19:29 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
Sports

Thieving ball boys, brawls, and migration: One of the most disgraceful football matches has received another chapter

Senegal has had its Africa Cup of Nations title taken away and awarded to Morocco following a controversial ruling after a bizarre and chaotic final.

Mar 20 β€’ 19:29 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
World

After wild ruling: Fifa boss accused of believing he has the right to do whatever he wants and control the tournaments

Fifa's president faces accusations of overreach after a controversial ruling stripped Senegal of their Africa Cup of Nations title in favor of Morocco.

Mar 20 β€’ 19:29 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
Sports

Senegal/Liberia: George Weah Faults CAF On Decision to Strip Senegal

George Weah criticizes CAF for stripping Senegal of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title due to technicalities, emphasizing that referee decisions should stand post-match.

Mar 20 β€’ 14:00 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ AktuΓ‘lnΔ›.cz
Sports

This is how Infantino wanted it: Senegal fuming after trophy awarded via email and goals for crybabies

Senegal has expressed outrage after the African Football Confederation controversially changed the outcome of the Africa Cup of Nations final, stripping Senegal of their title and awarding it to Morocco.

Mar 20 β€’ 10:08 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
Sports

Africa: African Football Boss Defends Ruling That Gave Cup of Nations Title to Morocco

The Confederation of African Football has defended its decision to award the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco after Senegal's breach of competition rules.

Mar 20 β€’ 07:32 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France24
Sports

Senegal not losing without a fight

Senegal asserts its determination to defend its 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title amid various regional developments in Africa.

Mar 19 β€’ 21:41 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

CAF President Breaks Silence and Speaks About Stripping Senegal of its Title

CAF President Patrice Motsepe addresses the decision to strip Senegal of its continental football title, emphasizing integrity and transparency amidst concerns raised about the conduct of the recent African Cup of Nations final.

Mar 19 β€’ 17:25 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
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
Sports

New Morocco coach praises β€˜well-deserved’ Cup of Nations decision

Morocco's new head coach, Mohamed Ouahbi, praised CAF's decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title in favor of Morocco.

Mar 19 β€’ 16:02 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Morocco's coach breaks silence regarding CAF's decision to strip Senegal of the title

Morocco's football coach praised the CAF decision to award the Africa Cup of Nations title to his team while focusing on future goals.

Mar 19 β€’ 15:19 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France24
Sports

Senegal to appeal CAF Africa Cup of Nations decision after team stripped of title

Senegal's football federation is appealing the CAF's decision to strip the national team of its Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco.

Mar 19 β€’ 14:41 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Kenya Yet to Pay Afcon Ksh 3.9bn Hosting Fee, Given Strict Timeline or Risk Losing Rights

Kenya faces a potential loss of its hosting rights for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) due to a $30 million unpaid hosting fee to CAF, which must be settled by March 30, 2026.

Mar 19 β€’ 14:28 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Sports

Headlines: CAF in the Dock

The CAF has controversially awarded Morocco a 3-0 victory in the recent Africa Cup of Nations, leading to legal battles between Senegal and the CAF.

Mar 19 β€’ 07:58 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France24
Sports

Senegal stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title: CAF ruling sets a 'very dangerous' precedent

Senegal has been stripped of its Africa Cup of Nations title, with Morocco being declared the new champion, raising concerns about governance in football.

Mar 19 β€’ 07:22 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France24
Sports

Senegal stripped of AFCON title: CAF ruling sets a 'very dangerous' precedent

Senegal has been stripped of its Africa Cup of Nations title by CAF, which has raised concerns about transparency and governance within football institutions.

Mar 19 β€’ 07:22 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

AFCON: Global outrage as CAF hands Senegal’s cup to Morocco

Senegal has been controversially stripped of their Africa Cup of Nations title, which has been awarded to Morocco, causing widespread outrage across Africa.

Mar 19 β€’ 00:07 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Sky News
Sports

Senegal vows to appeal 'unfair, unacceptable' ruling stripping it of African football trophy

Senegal plans to appeal a ruling that stripped them of the Africa Cup of Nations title after their protest in the final against Morocco.

Mar 18 β€’ 22:28 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
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί ABC News AU
National & Local

Senegal calls for corruption investigation after Africa Cup of Nations title stripped

Senegal's government is urging a corruption investigation into African soccer's governing body after the nation lost its Africa Cup of Nations title due to a forfeiture decision.

Mar 18 β€’ 20:43 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Sports

Morocco break silence on Senegal being stripped of AFCON title as statement issued

Morocco's football federation has released a statement regarding the controversial overturning of Senegal's AFCON title following a disputed match result and subsequent protests.

Mar 18 β€’ 20:37 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Senegalese fans in disbelief after AFCON victory overturned

Senegalese football fans react with outrage and disbelief after the Confederation of African Football annulled Senegal's championship win at the Africa Cup of Nations, declaring Morocco the winner by default.

Mar 18 β€’ 20:28 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
Sports

'Removing a trophy 2 months later is ridiculous': Senegal to appeal after losing the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations

Senegal intends to appeal the CAF's decision to annul their victory in the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations final and crown Morocco as champions.

Mar 18 β€’ 17:54 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
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

The Government of Senegal Calls for an Investigation into Corruption in the African Confederation

Senegal's government has demanded a thorough investigation into the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following its controversial decision to award the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations to Morocco.

Mar 18 β€’ 17:35 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ ERR
World

Senegal players on the decision: trophies are won on the field, not by email

Senegalese footballers criticize the CAF's decision to award the African Cup of Nations title to Morocco after a contentious final match.

Mar 18 β€’ 17:32 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

How the Stars of the 'Atlas Lions' Celebrated the Africa 2025 Title?

Morocco's national football team, the Atlas Lions, celebrated winning the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 during a special event at Real Betis, honoring two Moroccan players who contributed to the victory.

Mar 18 β€’ 16:22 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
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
Sports

Africa Cup: Morocco's victory after 58 days of injury time

Morocco has been awarded the title of the 35th Africa Cup of Nations, sparking controversy and prompting Senegal to prepare an appeal.

Mar 18 β€’ 14:34 UTC
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί RT
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‡· Le Figaro
Sports

Senegal Outraged, Regulation, New Decision Pending... 5 Questions on Morocco's Victory at the AFCON

Senegal is outraged after losing its title at the Africa Cup of Nations to Morocco, following a controversial decision by the CAF.

Mar 18 β€’ 14:10 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Sports

Why Senegal are confident AFCON decision won't stand amid 'corruption' allegations

Senegal is challenging the Confederation of African Football's decision to strip them of their Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco amid allegations of corruption.

Mar 18 β€’ 13:26 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Sports

Senegal government intervenes in Morocco AFCON row as call for corruption investigation made

The Senegalese government is urging an international investigation into alleged corruption by the Confederation of African Football following Senegal's title stripping after the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco.

Mar 18 β€’ 13:23 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Sky News
Sports

Senegal's football loss is only the latest sports row to change a result - here are five more

Senegal's national football team has been stripped of their title in the Africa Cup of Nations due to misconduct, exemplifying a pattern of overturned sports results.

Mar 18 β€’ 13:01 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

CAN 2025: Senegal demands international investigation for 'suspicions of corruption' after losing its title

Senegal is calling for an international investigation into corruption allegations following the withdrawal of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title in favor of Morocco.

Mar 18 β€’ 12:46 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
World

The Senegalese government calls for an international investigation after the national team was stripped of the Africa Cup

The Senegalese government has called for an international investigation into alleged corruption within the African Football Confederation (CAF) after the national team was stripped of its title in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025.

Mar 18 β€’ 12:36 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Senegal will appeal to the CAS after the ruling that declared Morocco the champion of the Africa Cup of Nations

Senegal plans to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport following a controversial ruling that awarded Morocco the title of the Africa Cup of Nations.

Mar 18 β€’ 12:36 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
Sports

Why Senegal lost the Africa Cup of Nations on paper: What do the rules say?

Senegal has been declared to have lost the Africa Cup of Nations final to Morocco because of a rule violation that occurred during an incident in the match.

Mar 18 β€’ 12:10 UTC

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