CAF’s Morocco Verdict Deepens Trust Crisis in African Football
March 19, (THEWILL) — The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has delivered a seismic blow to the sport on the continent by its decision to...
Rwanda: Motsepe Defends CAF Appeals Board's Afcon Ruling
[New Times] Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe has defended the decision by the Appeals Board to overturn the result...
We Must Denounce ‘Abject’ AFCON Decision, Says Senior CAF Member
The decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title is “abject” and “we have to denounce it”, a senior figure at African...
Morocco’s squad list for the March international break includes one PSG player.
Morocco’s national team coach, Mohamed Ouahbi, has announced his squad for the March international break,...
African greats Adepoju and Mido slam CAF over AFCON final controversy
Former Real Madrid player Mutiu Adepoju and former Tottenham Hotspur star Ahmed Mido have hit out at the Confederation of African football for...
EXCLUSIVE: Ex-Kenya FA president raps CAF over Senegal AFCON ruling
Former Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Sam Nyamweya has joined the bandwagon of stakeholders castigating Confederation of African...
Africa: CAF Appeal Board Media Statement
[CAF] The CAF Appeal Board decided that in application of Article 84 of the Regulations of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Senegal...
Senegal refuses to return AFCON trophy after CAF awards title to Morocco
Senegal is refusing to send the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, trophy back. This follows a decision from the Confederation of African Football, CAF,...
Senegal captain reacts to AFCON turnover
Senegal captain Idrissa Gana has given his thoughts on Morocco controversially being crowned as the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after the Lions of...
Senegal stripped of AFCON title: CAF ruling sets a 'very dangerous' precedent
Following the unprecedented decision to strip Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations title and hand it to Morocco, Mark Owen is pleased to welcome...
Oshoala Criticizes CAF’s Verdict To Award Morocco AFCON 2025 Title
Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala has criticized the Confederation of African Football’s verdict to award the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title...
AFCON 2025: Morocco back CAF ruling, say decision upholds integrity
In an official communiqué released on Wednesday, the Moroccan federation said the verdict by CAF’s Appeal Board “reinforces respect for the laws...
Morocco’s AFCON crown backed by CAF processes as Motsepe stresses fairness
Herald Correspondent JOHANNESBURG – Morocco’s recognition as 2025 Africa Cup of Nations champions has been framed as a victory for regulatory...
Senegal government "unequivocally rejects this unjustified attempt at dispossession"
The Senegal government have raised "suspected corruption" and are demanding an "independent" investigation after the Confederation of African...
Morocco Cannot, In Clear Conscience, Claim Senegal’s AFCON Title
The Confederation of African Football’s decision to strip Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to defeated finalists Morocco may...
Senegal stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title: CAF ruling sets a 'very dangerous' precedent
Following the unprecedented decision to strip Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations title and hand it to Morocco, Mark Owen is pleased to welcome...
Motsepe Defends CAF Appeals Committee Over 2025 AFCON Verdict, Welcomes Senegal’s CAS Move
Patrice Motsepe has defended the integrity and independence of the Confederation of African Football’s judicial bodies following the controversial...
Morocco awarded AFCON title after CAF declares Senegal losers
Morocco have been declared the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) overturned the result of...
CAF president Motsepe addresses controversy over Morocco’s AFCON 2025 title
Patrice Tlhopane Motsepe, president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has addressed the controversy surrounding Morocco being awarded...
Respect Disciplinary Board and Appeals Board decision to strip Senegal of AFCON title - CAF president
President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Dr. Patrice Motsepe, has stood by the autonomy of the organization’s...
Senegal Calls for Independent Probe After CAF Awards AFCON Title to Morocco
Senegal has called for an independent international investigation after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) stripped its national team of...
Oshoala, Adepoju, Others Condemn CAF’s Decision To Strip Senegal Of AFCON Title
The Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco has ignited...
Senegal govt alleges corruption at CAF, calls for inquiry into AFCON chaos
THE government of Senegal has called for an “independent international investigation into suspected corruption” at the governing body of African...
Senegal v Morocco: Have CAF just set the African game back?
Sports Mole examines the legally precarious decision and allegations of favouritism that have plunged African football into a credibility crisis.
Senegal vows to appeal 'unfair, unacceptable' ruling stripping it of African football trophy
Senegal says it will appeal the "unfair, unprecedented, and unacceptable decision" to strip it of its Africa Cup of Nations title after a chaotic...
Senegal demands ‘corruption’ probe over AFCON decision
Super Sport Senegal’s government said on Wednesday it wanted an “independent international investigation” into corruption after its national team...
Moroccan Federation welcomes CAF Appeal ruling, insists it sought only to uphold regulations
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has issued an official statement welcoming the Confederation of African Football's decision to uphold their...
Evra says AFCON has lost credibility after CAF declare Morocco champions
The controversy surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Morocco has continued to generate a lot of reactions with former...
Stripped of AFCON title, Senegal calls for corruption investigation
The Senegalese Football Federation plans to appeal the decision that gave its Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco, with Senegal's government callin
'No country will be treated preferentially' – Motsepe pledges fairness amid Senegal AFCON controversy
Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Dr Patrice Motsepe has issued a firm pledge of impartiality, declaring that no member nation will...
Sky Bet confirms payouts to customers who backed Morocco to win AFCON following controversial final with Senegal after the hosts were crowned champions
Sky Bet has confirmed it will pay out customers who backed Morocco to lift the Africa Cup of Nations, after the Atlas Lions were officially...
Zimbabwe to host 2026 CAF African Schools Football Championship
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that Harare, Zimbabwe, will stage the 2026 CAF African Schools Football Championship...
'Independence is reflected by the decisions' – CAF president Motsepe defends conflicting rulings on Senegal AFCON dispute
Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Dr Patrice Motsepe has defended the governing body's controversial handling of the...
CAF President defends AFCON title switch as Morocco crowned champions
The president of the Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe, has defended the controversial decision to strip Senegal of the 2025...
African soccer's showpiece games are never far from controversy. Here are some of the biggest
Two months after the chaotic end to the Africa Cup of Nations final between Senegal and Morocco, the outcome of the game remains in dispute.
CAF strips Senegal of AFCON title, Morocco declared winners
CAF strips Senegal of AFCON title, Morocco declared winners.
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'The fight is far from over' – Senegal vows to continue AFCON title battle at CAS
Senegal's Football Federation has declared that their battle to reclaim the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title is only just beginning,...
Morocco break silence on Senegal being stripped of AFCON title as statement issued
Senegal secured a 1-0 win over Morocco in the final of the Africa Cup Of Nations in January, but the result has since been overturned through the...
CAF president Patrice Motsepe vows to respect CAS ruling as Senegal prepares AFCON 2025 appeal
CAF President Patrice Motsepe has confirmed that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) will fully abide by any future ruling from the Court...
CAF president Patrice Motsepe defends stripping Senegal of AFCON decision, cites judicial independence
The CAF Appeals Board has stripped Senegal of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in a landmark ruling that has sent shockwaves through...
African soccer’s showpiece games are never far from controversy. Here are some of the biggest
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Two months after the chaotic end to the Africa Cup of Nations final between Senegal and Morocco, the outcome of the game...
Senegal government calls for 'corruption' investigation into CAF over decision to overturn AFCON final result in Morocco's favour
Senegal's government has demanded a corruption probe into CAF after the 2025 AFCON final result was overturned to award Morocco a forfeit win.
CAF president welcomes Senegal’s appeal over AFCON 2025 title decision
Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe has expressed support for Senegal national football team’s decision to challenge the...
Africa: Morocco Awarded Afcon 2025 Title After CAF Overturns Final Result
[Daba Finance] Confederation of African Football awarded the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco after its appeal board overturned the...
âSenegal are championsâ - Villarreal coach Marcelino slams CAF over 2025 AFCON title decision
Villarreal manager Marcelino GarcÃa Toral has launched a scathing attack on the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following their...
Senegal star issues defiant message after being stripped of AFCON title as CAF hands Morocco the win
Moussa Niakhate has reacted to CAF's decision to strip Senegal of their AFCON title and award the victory to Morocco following a legal appeal.
2025 AFCON chaos: Sadio Mane hits out at âcorruptionâ after Senegal stripped of title
Sadio Mane has launched a scathing attack on African football authorities, accusing the game of “too much corruption†after...
Caf president accused of letting Morocco ‘dictate law' after Senegal lose title
Senegal's FA set to appeal to Cas after Morocco were awarded victory in the tournament after an appeal
12-G/A star makes decision on Leicester City future
Leicester City attacking midfielder Bilal El Khannouss is set to join VfB Stuttgart on a permanent basis. Following Leicester City’s relegation to...
AFCON drama: Senegal rejects CAF verdict, moves to appeal
The Senegalese Football Federation has rejected the decision of the Confederation of African Football Appeal Board awarding the 2025 Africa Cup of...
Explained: Why third-placed Super Eagles gain nothing from CAF’s ruling on Morocco & Senegal
Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated Egypt national football team at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations to secure the bronze medal… The Confederation of...
'Disgrace for Africa': Senegal fans rage after Cup of Nations title revoked
Senegalese reacted with anger and dismay on Wednesday after their national team was sensationally stripped of its Africa Cup of Nations title in...
AFCON 2025: ‘A Lot Of Shady Dealings To Decide That Morocco Are Champions’ –Le Roy Kicks Against CAF Decision
Former Cameroon head coach Claude Le Roy has alleged that there was a lot of manipulation to decide that Morocco are champions of the 2025 Africa...
Adepoju Questions CAF Decision To Strip Senegal Of AFCON 2025 Title
Former Nigerian international Mutiu Adepoju has faulted the Confederation of African Football’s decision to strip Senegal of their 2025 Africa Cup...
“Grossly illegal”: Senegal calls for corruption investigation over AFCON verdict
In a strongly worded communiqué issued on Wednesday, Senegal expressed “deep consternation” over the CAF Appeal Board’s verdict, which declared...
CAF awards Morocco 2025 AFCON with 3-0 scoreline, orders Senegal to hand over trophy
238 Views The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has declared Morocco winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament, which had, until...
Egyptian team boycotts CAF tournaments as Senegal is stripped of Championship
59 Views Egyptian side, Pharco FC has announced an indefinite boycott of all competitions organided by the Confederation of African Football (CAF)...
CAF strips Senegal of AFCON 2025 title and awards it to Morocco: who is the real loser?
Babajide Orevba writes The ‘sacred' continental showpiece, the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), was never meant to be a sideshow, Soccernet.ng...
Senegal plan CAS appeal over Morocco decision
The Senegalese Football Federation has announced its intention to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after the country was stripped of...
AFCON chaos: Senegal allege 'corruption' and reveal their next move
Senegal’s AFCON win has been overturned by Confederation of African Football, awarding the title to Morocco and sparking outrage. CAF cited rules...
CAF Shot Itself in the Foot: Senegal Walk-Off and the Misguided Reversal of the AFCON 2025 Final
The 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final between Senegal and Morocco delivered one of the most dramatic and controversial moments...
Chelsea and City out of the Champions League and Senegal stripped of Afcon title – Football Weekly
Robyn Cowen is joined by Lars Sivertsen, Nicky Bandini and Paul Watson to discuss another dismal night for English football in the Champions...
Senegal government makes CAF corruption claim after AFCON final result overturned
The Confederation of African Football has overturned the result of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, awarding the trophy to Morocco after...
I was there the night Senegal won AFCON and, yes, the referee's decision was abysmal... but Morocco can NEVER claim what Sadio Mane and Co achieved as their own, writes LEWIS STEELE
LEWIS STEELE: It was only 59 days ago but even in 59 years time, I will still have the same primary memory of covering the 2026 Africa Cup of...
Bookies make AFCON U-turn as agencies paying out on Morocco win revealed
Bookmakers are facing a rare double pay-out scenario after agreeing to settle bets on Morocco as winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations...
Hack slams CAF decision on Morocco, says soccer body got it wrong
CAF Board has declared Morocco the 2025 Africa Cup of Nation Champions.
Senegal slams ‘illegal and deeply unjust’ decision to strip Africa Cup title, pledges to appeal
Senegal isn’t giving up its Africa Cup of Nations title without a legal fight, with the country’s soccer federation saying it will appeal the...
AFCON 2025 saga: First Nigerian to win Champions League with Barcelona questions CAF’s decision
Super Falcons legend Asisat Oshoala has publicly protested the Confederation of African Football's (CAF) decision to strip Senegal of the 2025...
FIFA World rankings: How the top 10 national teams rank ahead of 2026 World Cup
The latest FIFA World rankings have been released and are now being updated in real time so you can keep track of the world’s best national teams...
Senegal government accuses CAF of ‘corruption' after AFCON triumph overturned
An appeal board of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has stripped Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations crown and awarded it to Morocco.
Senegal government accuses CAF of ‘corruption’ after AFCON triumph overturned
An appeal board of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has stripped Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations crown and awarded it to Morocco.
Scotland to face AFCON Champions at World Cup as result of final overturned amid 'ugly' walk-off controversy
The CAF have awarded Morocco the title despite losing 1-0 to Senegal in the final in January.
Senegal government alleges ‘corruption' at Caf and calls for inquiry into Afcon chaos
Morocco were awarded a 3-0 win after The Confederation of African Football (Caf) found that Senegal had forfeited the Africa Cup of Nations final...
Why Senegal are confident AFCON decision won't stand amid 'corruption' allegations
African football has been plunged into crisis after the Confederation of African Football (Caf) decided to strip Senegal of their Africa Cup of...
Making Morocco AFCON champions was the right call, but why did CAF take so long?
CAF has come to the correct outcome over the furor that was the 2026 AFCON final. But the fact it has taken two months to award Morocco the African...
Senegal government intervenes in Morocco AFCON row as new statement made
Senegal have been stripped of their Africa Cup of Nations title two months after beating Morocco 1-0 in the final on January 18
Ex-Aston Villa Star Slams CAF’s AFCON Title Decision On Morocco
Former Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker has taken aim at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for awarding Morocco the 2025 Africa Cup...
Maduka returns, as Chelle invites 22 others for Iran and Jordan
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has handed a return call-up to goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, skipper Wilfred Ndidi, Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi,...
âI wouldnât accept itâ â Wayne Rooney hits out at CAF over AFCON controversy
Former England captain Wayne Rooney has criticized the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following their decision to retroactively award the...
Pathe Ciss mocks Morocco and poses with Africa Cup of Nations: "Give three more goals to the crybabies"
The Rayo Vallecano midfielder reacted on social media to the AFCON decision Leer
Senegal erupts after Morocco 'snatches' Africa Cup of Nations: "It's going to be World War III"
In Senegal, surprise turned to anger after the AFCON statement to take the Africa Cup away from them and give it to Morocco Leer
Stripped of the title and now banned? Senegal facing devastating double blow
The shockwaves from the CAF's decision continue to reverberate across African football. Having annulled Senegal's victory over Morocco in the 2025...
Former CAF Vice President Kwesi Nyantakyi blasts AFCON 2025 final ruling as dangerous precedent
Former CAF Vice President Kwesi Nyantakyi has launched a strong critique of the Confederation of African Football’s decision to...