Decision to strip Senegal of Afcon title has left me gobsmacked – and others in Africa furious

The ruling of the CAF appeals committee is against the confederations' laws of the game and casts another shadow over president Motsepe's...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 18

'Extraordinary' AFCON ruling explained and the potential ramifications

The extraordinary ruling to strip Senegal of their AFCON title and award it to Morocco two months later is unprecedented. Here we answer the key...
SKYSPORTS Mar 18

Senegal Rejects ‘Unjust’ AFCON Verdict, Launches Appeal At CAS

Senegal’s football authorities said they will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after the country was stripped of the Africa Cup...
LEADERSHIP.NG Mar 18

Reo-Coker Criticises CAF Over Controversial AFCON 2025 Decision

Former Nigel Reo-Coker has strongly criticised the Confederation of African Football for awarding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco....
SPORTSRATION.COM Mar 18

AFCON: ‘Corruption’ – Senegal’s Mane blasts CAF for awarding trophy to Morocco

Senegal forward, Sadio Mane, has slammed the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) recent decision over the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON....
DAILY POST (NG Mar 18

AFCON stripping of Senegal's title a 'disgrace for Africa' say fans

Senegal football fans slammed AFCON'S decision to strip the country of its Africa Cup of Nations title and give it to Morocco, calling the move a...
STANDARDMEDIA.CO.KE Mar 18

The Cup will not leave Senegal – Abdoulaye Sow after CAF strip Senegal off 2025 AFCON

‎‎Abdoulaye Sow, Secretary General of the Senegalese Football Federation, has declared that Senegal will not hand over the 2025 Africa Cup of...
GHANAGUARDIAN.COM Mar 18

Morocco Named 2025 AFCON Champions After Senegal’s Walk-Off Forfeiture

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially crowned Morocco as the champions of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in a dramatic...
INDEPENDENT.NG Mar 18

Why Senegal can fight AFCON final decision as new twist emerges from U-turn carnage

Morocco were named champions of the 2025 African Cup of Nations after the CAF stripped Senegal of the title following their 1-0 win on January 18
MIRROR Mar 18

Le Roy slams CAF ruling over AFCON final: An absurdity!

Veteran coach Claude Le Roy has aimed a dig at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following their decision to take away the 2025 Africa...
TRIBALFOOTBALL.COM Mar 18

Morocco FA defends appeal after CAF overturns AFCON 2025 final

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has welcomed the decision of the CAF Appeal Board following the controversial ruling on the 2025...
GHANASOCCERNET.COM Mar 18

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

The Confederation of African Football's Appeal Board has overturned the result of the 2025 AFCON Final and has turned Senegal's 1-0 win into a 3-0...
MIRROR Mar 18

El Hadji Malick Diouf hits out as West Ham star reacts to Senegal's overturned AFCON title

West Ham United and Senegal star El Hadji Malick Diouf has slammed the decision to declare Morocco the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of... The...
WEST HAM ZONE Mar 18

‘Carragher was right’ – Bacary Sagna makes AFCON claim after Senegal decision

Bacary Sagna has made a remarkable claim about Jamie Carragher after the controversial decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations...
EMPIREOFTHEKOP.COM Mar 18

Morocco FA reacts to CAF ruling on AFCON 2025 final

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has welcomed the decision of the CAF Appeal Board following the controversial ruling on the 2025...
GHANASOCCERNET.COM Mar 18

Full Statement: CAF Appeal Board overturns AFCON 2025 final result

The CAF Appeal Board decided that in application of Article 84 of the Regulations of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Senegal National...
GHANASOCCERNET.COM Mar 18

Ex-FIFA official Keith Hackett brands Morocco's AFCON win ‘hugely disrespectful' as committee strips Senegal

Keith Hackett has slammed the decision to overturn the result of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final between Senegal and Morocco. The...
FOOTBALLINSIDER247.COM Mar 18

Senegal star in trolling message after AFCON final result reversal

Senegal were crowned African Cup of Nations champions in January, but that has now been taken away from them after Morocco successfully appealed...
IRISH MIRROR Mar 18

Morocco taking AFCON title from Senegal dubbed 'joke of the century'

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, March 18, 2026: The Africa Cup of Nations has seen another unbelievable turn as the Confederation of African Football...
FRANCE24 Mar 18

It makes no sense – Frimpong Manso slams CAF for stripping Senegal off AFCON 2025 title

Former Ghana international and seasoned tactician Frimpong Manso has criticized the Confederation of African Football (CAF) appeals jury for...
GHANASOCCERNET.COM Mar 18

Harare to host 2026 CAF African Schools Championship Continental Finals

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that the 2026 CAF African Schools Football Championship Continental Finals will be held...
GHANASOCCERNET.COM Mar 18

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

The Africa Cup of Nations final ended in controversy two months ago, and the Confederation of African Football have now crowned Morocco as...
MIRROR Mar 18

Senegal turns to CAS to appeal ‘unfair, unprecedented’ decision to strip Africa Cup title

Senegal isn’t giving up its Africa Cup of Nations title without a legal fight, with the country’s soccer federation saying…
WTOP.COM Mar 18

CAF undermining African football – Ponga Liwewe

Respected African football expert Ponga Liwewe has expressed his shock over the decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to strip...
LUSAKATIMES.COM Mar 18

‘This is not AI': Why stripping Senegal of Afcon title is a farcical moment in football's fragile time

The decision to overturn Senegal's victory and award victory to Morocco, two months late, opens up a chasm for doubt and post-truth, writes Jamie...
THE INDEPENDENT Mar 18

Senegal announce immediate appeal after AFCON final handed to Morocco

Senegal will appeal against the stripping of their AFCON title.
TRIBALFOOTBALL.COM Mar 18

Everton pair Iliman Ndiaye and Idrissa Gueye speak out as AFCON overturn sets dangerous precedent

Everton pair Iliman Ndiaye and Idrissa Gueye have been hit by a deicison to overturn Senegal's win over Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations final...
LIVERPOOL ECHO Mar 18

Why have Senegal been stripped of their AFCON title and can they appeal?

Explainer: In an extraordinary decision two months after the final, Morocco have been declared the winners of the 2025 African Cup of Nations after...
THE INDEPENDENT Mar 18

West Ham Defender Suffers Huge Blow in Bizarre Twist

West Ham defender Malick Diouf has been dealt a huge blow after the Morocco national football team were officially awarded a 3–0 victory in the...
CLARET AND HUGH Mar 18

Senegal turns to CAS to appeal ‘unfair, unprecedented, and unacceptable’ Africa Cup decision

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has criticized the “unfair, unprecedented, and unacceptable decision” to strip its...
MYMOTHERLODE.COM Mar 18

Senegal to protest being stripped of Africa Cup of Nations title

Senegal has condemned the decision to strip them of the Africa Cup of Nations title, labelling it “unfair, unprecedented, and unacceptable”, and...
THE HERALD ZIMBABWE Mar 18

Teams who were stripped of titles: Senegal join Juventus, Marseille & more…

Senegal aren't alone. The post Teams who were stripped of titles: Senegal join Juventus, Marseille & more… appeared first on Planet Football.
PLANETFOOTBALL.COM Mar 18

Senegal to fight ‘iniquitous and unprecedented’ Afcon decision at CAS

Senegal's football association has vowed to launch a legal challenge at the Court of Arbitration for Sport against the decision to strip it of the...
CITYAM.COM Mar 18

Senegal to appeal CAF’s ruling awarding AFCON title to Morocco

THE Senegalese Football Federation has vowed to challenge a controversial decision by the Confederation of African Football Appeals Board, which...
ICIRNIGERIA.ORG Mar 18

Senegal slam 'travesty' after AFCON decision 'brings discredit to African football'

Morocco awarded 2025 AFCON title following an appeal
EVENING STANDARD Mar 18

Man Utd star one of 8 Prem players affected in Senegal and Morocco AFCON chaos

Morocco have been crowned AFCON champions two months after they lost the final.
EXPRESS Mar 18

CAF Appeal Board Hands Morocco AFCON 2025 Title After Senegal Forfeiture Ruling

The (CAF) Appeal Board has awarded the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 title to after ruling that forfeited the final...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Mar 18

Scotland set to face AFCON winners at World Cup as Senegal stripped of title

The Senegalese Football Federation has announced its intention to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after the country was stripped of...
HERALD SCOTLAND Mar 18

Senegal refuse to return AFCON trophy and blast 'corrupt' chiefs after controversial ruling

Senegal are refusing to hand back the AFCON trophy after CAF upheld Morocco's complaints in a monumental ruling on Tuesday evening
DAILY STAR Mar 18

"Kill the passion" and "Shame on Africa": Sadio Mané and the whole of Senegal are furious over the withdrawal of the Africa Cup of Nations

Following the stripping of Senegal’s Africa Cup of Nations title, the Senegalese Football Federation and several players have expressed their...
GOAL.COM Mar 18

Nigerian Justice Led Panel That Awarded AFCON Victory To Morocco

Yesterday news broke out that the Appeal Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has awarded the title of the recently concluded...
OWNGOALNIGERIA.COM Mar 18

Senegal to appeal CAF's decision to hand AFCON title to Morocco

The Senegalese Football Federation has announced its intention to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after the country was stripped of...
ESPN Mar 18

Morocco Awarded AFCON 2025 Title After CAF Strips Senegal

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially stripped Senegal national football team of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)...
LUSAKATIMES.COM Mar 18

“Absolute madness” – Senegal to appeal AFCON final verdict in more pre-World Cup drama

As if there weren’t already enough subplots heading into the 2026 World Cup this summer, Senegal and Morocco are now battling over the AFCON title...
CAUGHTOFFSIDE Mar 18

Moroccan FA reacts to CAF bombshell ruling overturning AFCON final result

Morocco's FRMF reacts to CAF decision overturning the AFCON final result against Senegal following a controversial player walk-off in Rabat.
GOAL.COM Mar 18

AFCON 2025: ‘Daylight robbery’ – Shehu Sani slams CAF for declaring Morocco winner

A former federal lawmaker, Shehu Sani has slammed the Confederation of African Football, CAF, for stripping Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of...
DAILY POST (NG Mar 18

Senegal federation to appeal to CAS over ‘unacceptable' AFCON title stripping

Morocco were awarded victory following an appeal decision on Tuesday evening.
THE INDEPENDENT Mar 18

Senegal to appeal 'unjust' AFCON ruling

Senegal's football authorities say they will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after the country was stripped of the Africa Cup of...
STANDARDMEDIA.CO.KE Mar 18

Senegal football authorities threaten future AFCON boycott

Senegal football authorities are reportedly considering withdrawing from future Africa Cup of Nations participation after being stripped of the...
GHANASOCCERNET.COM Mar 18

‘Too much corruption’ – Mane reacts to AFCON title decision

A controversial decision in African football has drawn a strong response from a familiar Liverpool figure, with Sadio Mane speaking out after...
EMPIREOFTHEKOP.COM Mar 18

Senegal stripped AFCON 2025 Title

African football has sunk to new lows after Senegal were stripped of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title following an appeal by the Moroccan...
SOKA25EAST.COM Mar 18

CAF Appeal Board Awards AFCON 2025 Title To Morocco After Senegal’s Forfeit Ruling

March 17, (THEWILL) — Africa’s football governing body has handed Morocco the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 title after its Appeal Board ruled that...
THEWILLNIGERIA.COM Mar 18

‘We will not back down': Senegal vow to appeal after Africa Cup of Nations title stripped

Morocco awarded 3-0 final win after Senegal walk-offSenegal's FA says ruling ‘a travesty' and ‘shame for Africa'The Senegalese football federation...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 18

AFCON Final Result Between Senegal-Morocco Reversed in Shocking Decision

Even though Senegal beat Morocco months ago in the Africa Cup of Nations Final, the decision was reversed bizarrely.
NEWSWEEK Mar 18

Sadio Mane's Senegal fume after being stripped of AFCON title with furious reaction

Senegal have been stripped of their Africa Cup of Nations title but confirmed they will appeal against the "unfair, unprecedented and unacceptable"...
LIVERPOOL ECHO Mar 18

Morocco declared AFCON 2025 winners after CAF overturns final defeat to Senegal

Two months after the final, Morocco has been awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title by the Confederation of African Football's appeal board....
EURONEWS Mar 18

Senegal star Idrissa Gana Gueye delivers emotional message after AFCON 2025 title shock

Senegal international Idrissa Gana Gueye has delivered an emotional message in the wake of the AFCON 2025 controversy, insisting that no decision...
GHANASOCCERNET.COM Mar 18

AFCON final controversy erupts as Sunderland duo Habib Diarra and Chemsdine Talbi learn new outcome

Chemsdine Talbi and Habib Diarra have been affected after Caf overturned the Afcon final result following Senegal's controversial walk-off
SUNDERLANDECHO.COM Mar 18

Senegal FA head to CAS after AFCON 2025 title stripping  

The Senegalese Football Federation has strongly rejected the Confederation of African Football (CAF) appeals jury’s decision to strip...
GHANASOCCERNET.COM Mar 18

Morocco can't celebrate AFCON glory yet as angry Senegal reveal plan after title stripped

Senegal have vowed to challenge CAF's controversial decision to overturn their Africa Cup of Nations final victory in favour of Morocco.
EXPRESS Mar 18

Senegal star speaks out after AFCON title stripped and given to Morocco

Senegal were stripped of their AFCON title two months after lifting the trophy.
EXPRESS Mar 18

Senegal REFUSE to hand back Africa Cup of Nations trophy and call decision to strip them of their title and give it to Morocco 58 days later 'corrupt' - after they walked off the pitch before winning

Senegal are refusing to hand back their AFCON trophy and have threatened legal action after they were extraordinarily stripped of their title. 
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Mar 18

CAF overturns AFCON final result, declares Morocco winner

Morocco are now the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has overturned the result of...
RIPPLESNIGERIA.COM Mar 18

Angry Senegal fight back after being stripped of AFCON title as row takes huge twist

The Confederation of African Football overturned the result of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, stripping Senegal of their title and awarding...
WALESONLINE.CO.UK Mar 18

Senegal refuse to hand back AFCON trophy and call decision to strip them of their title 'corrupt'

Senegal are refusing to hand back their AFCON trophy and have threatened legal action after they were extraordinarily stripped of their title. 
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Mar 18

Senegal players post pictures of Afcon medals after being stripped of title

Senegal have confirmed that they will take the matter to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after Morocco were awarded a 3-0 win
THE INDEPENDENT Mar 18

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

CAF crowning Morocco as Africa Cup of Nations champions instead of Senegal two months after the final has only reignited the fallout from January's...
MIRROR Mar 18

There is too much corruption in our game – Sadio Mane slams CAF after losing AFCON 2025 title to Morocco

Senegal captain Sadio Mane has launched a scathing attack on the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following a controversial decision to...
THE HERALD ZIMBABWE Mar 18

AFCON 2025: Senegal's Paris title celebration plans disrupted after CAF awards Morocco trophy

Senegal’s planned celebrations following their Africa Cup of Nations triumph have been thrown into uncertainty after the Confederation...
GHANASOCCERNET.COM Mar 18

Nigel Reo-Coker slams CAF as 'Embarrassment' amid AFCON final fallout controversy

Former West Ham United midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker has launched a scathing critique of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), describing the...
GHANASOCCERNET.COM Mar 18

Furious Senegal confirm their next steps after being stripped of AFCON title

Senegal have responded to the Confederation of African Football's decision to strip them of their Africa Cup of Nations title following chaotic...
MIRROR Mar 18

Samir Nasri slams CAF over AFCON 2025 final decision: 'This Is Nonsense'

Former France international Samir Nasri has strongly criticised the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following its controversial decision to...
GHANASOCCERNET.COM Mar 18

Africa: If Morocco-Senegal Was Semi-Final, How Would CAF Apply the Rule?

[Nile Post] The Confederation of African Football (Caf) on Tuesday stripped Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and awarded a 3-0...
ALLAFRICA.COM Mar 18

Senegal ‘forfeit’ AFCON 2025 title

African football has sunk to new lows after Senegal were stripped of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title following an appeal by the Moroccan...
AFRICANFOOTBALL.COM Mar 18

Senegal stripped of Afcon title after players temporarily left pitch during final in January

The Confederation of African Football released dramatic statement last night.
THE JOURNAL (IE Mar 18

Africa: Shock Follows CAF Decision on Afcon Title

[Capital FM] Rabat, Morocco -- Morocco have been declared the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after the Confederation of African Football...
ALLAFRICA.COM Mar 18

Senegal Take AFCON 2025 Title Dispute to CAS

The Senegal Football Federation has confirmed it will challenge CAF’s decision to award the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco at the...
SPORTSRATION.COM Mar 18

UPDATED list of AFCON winners after Senegal stripped of 2025 title

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is the leading international men's football tournament on the African continent.
THE SOUTH AFRICAN Mar 18

AFCON: Senegal stripped of title as Morocco's appeal is upheld by CAF

Morocco was stunningly awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title. Morocco had lodged a protest and see case upheld more than two months after lost...
FRANCE24 Mar 18

Senegal to defy CAF on 2025 AFCON ruling

Senegal plan to defy the ruling by CAF that has stripped them of the 2025 AFCON title and handed it to hosts Morocco. The former CAF 1st Vice...
SCORENIGERIA.COM.NG Mar 18

Carragher Reacts as AFCON Final Decision Sparks Global Outrage

Former Liverpool defender and pundit Jamie Carragher has delivered a scathing reaction following the controversial ruling that stripped the Senegal...
SPORTS247 Mar 18

‘This Is Not Our Football’: Sadio Mané Blasts Controversial AFCON Ruling

Senegalese football star Sadio Mané has strongly condemned what he described as growing corruption in African football following the controversial...
JOURNALIST101.COM Mar 18

'They dared to do that': CAF former vice ‎Augustin Senghor slams decision to strip Senegal off 2025 AFCON title ‎

A senior figure within African football has launched a scathing attack on the decision to strip Senegal of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title,...
GHANAGUARDIAN.COM Mar 18

Senegal to challenge ‘unacceptable’ CAF ruling at CAS

​The battle for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations trophy has officially moved from the grass of the pitch to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)...
KAWOWO.COM Mar 18

Senegal To Appeal CAF Verdict In AFCON Dispute

The Senegal Football Federation has rejected the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeal Board’s decision to award Morocco the 2025 Africa...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Mar 18
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