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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
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Sports

CAF Champions League: Mamelodi Sundowns tremble but qualify for the semifinals, RS Berkane eliminates Al-Hilal

Mamelodi Sundowns secured a place in the CAF Champions League semifinals despite a tough matchup against Stade Malien, while RS Berkane achieved a historic victory over Al-Hilal.

Mar 22 β€’ 18:45 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Al-Ahly apologizes after the shock from Esperance and announces a comprehensive corrective revolution

Al-Ahly of Egypt expresses regret for its fans after being eliminated from the CAF Champions League by Esperance, acknowledging the need for significant reforms.

Mar 22 β€’ 16:31 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
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
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Rivers blame Champions League for slump

Rivers United's assistant coach claims their recent struggles in the Nigeria Premier Football League are due to the toll of competing in the CAF Champions League.

Mar 22 β€’ 00:00 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Ekong slams CAF AFCON decision, FIFA verdict

William Troost-Ekong criticizes CAF and FIFA for governance issues in African football, highlighting that off-the-field disputes overshadow the sport.

Mar 22 β€’ 00:00 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
🌍 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
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Sports

CAF Champions League: Defending Champion Pyramids FC Eliminated After Quarterfinal Loss to AS FAR

Defending champion Pyramids FC has been eliminated from the CAF Champions League following a quarterfinal loss to AS FAR.

Mar 21 β€’ 18:35 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‡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
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

"My medal is with me and no one will take it away".. Senegal star jokes with his Moroccan teammate about Africa Cup gold

Senegalese star Bamba Siss jokingly expressed his happiness about retaining his medal despite the African Football Confederation's decision to strip Senegal of their Africa Cup title and award it to Morocco.

Mar 20 β€’ 15:41 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
🌍 AllAfrica
Sports

Morocco/Guinea: Morocco Walked Out in Afcon 1976 and Now Guinea Seeks Review Too

The Guinea Football Federation is calling for a review of the 1976 Afcon result, citing procedural inconsistencies following recent sanctions against Senegal for a similar walkout incident.

Mar 20 β€’ 11:56 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
Sports

Morocco/Senegal: CAF Faces Pressure As Guinea Contests Morocco's 1976 Afcon Win

The Guinea Football Federation is urging CAF to review the 1976 AFCON outcome, citing Morocco's controversial walkout during the match.

Mar 20 β€’ 09:42 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Morocco/Senegal: CAF Faces Pressure As Guinea Contests Morocco's 1976 Afcon Win

The Guinea Football Federation is calling for a review of Morocco's 1976 AFCON victory, advocating for consistency in disciplinary decisions by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

Mar 20 β€’ 09:42 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‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Match Schedule: Al-Ahly vs Esperance in the Quarterfinals of the African Champions League and Broadcast Channels

The match between Al-Ahly SC and Esperance Tunis in the CAF Champions League quarterfinals will take place on March 21, 2026, without fans present due to prior sanctions.

Mar 20 β€’ 05:11 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‡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‡¨πŸ‡¦ National Post
National & Local

Brett Boudreau: Canadian Forces secrecy around base attack in Kuwait entirely unjustified

The article criticizes the Canadian Forces for their lack of transparency regarding a missile attack in Kuwait that affected CAF personnel.

Mar 19 β€’ 17:07 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
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

CAN 2025: the Senegalese federation will use "all possible means to assert its rights"

The Senegalese Football Federation announced plans to appeal a controversial decision that overturned their victory in the CAN 2025 final, awarding the title to Morocco.

Mar 19 β€’ 15:12 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
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Sports

Kariakoo Clubs and Continental Betting Markets

Two longstanding rival clubs from the Kariakoo neighborhood in Dar es Salaam are simultaneously performing well in CAF continental competitions, highlighting their historical rivalry and current success in football.

Mar 19 β€’ 13:23 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
Sports

Morocco Back CAF Ruling, Say Decision Upholds Integrity

The Moroccan football federation has endorsed the CAF's ruling that awards Morocco a 3-0 victory over Senegal in the AFCON final, asserting it promotes fairness and respect for football regulations.

Mar 19 β€’ 09:17 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Sports

African football body president defends decision to strip Senegal of AFCON title

The president of the Confederation of African Football has defended the decision to revoke Senegal's AFCON title in favor of Morocco following appeals.

Mar 19 β€’ 09:12 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 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‡«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‡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
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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‡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
🌍 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
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Sports

CAN 2025: the reaction of CAF President Patrice Motsepe after the title was withdrawn from Senegal

CAF President Patrice Motsepe expresses disappointment after Senegal's title win is revoked in favor of Morocco due to incidents during the final match.

Mar 18 β€’ 20:21 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Sports

Ex-Spurs star Mido tears into controversial AFCON decision - 'Real joke'

Former Premier League player Mido has condemned the CAF's decision to strip Senegal of their African Cup of Nations title, calling it a major scandal in football.

Mar 18 β€’ 19:59 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Sports

CAN 2025: Before the CAS, Senegal has serious arguments to contest CAF's decision

Senegal intends to challenge the African Football Confederation's (CAF) controversial decision to withdraw its title and award it to Morocco, citing serious legal arguments.

Mar 18 β€’ 18:51 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‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
Sports

"It is completely unacceptable": Former DBU boss is shocked by recent title deprivation

Jim Stjerne Hansen, former secretary general of the Danish Football Union, expresses shock over Senegal being stripped of their African Championship title two months after their victory.

Mar 18 β€’ 16:46 UTC

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