The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has condemned the “unacceptable behavior” of some players and officials during the Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat on Sunday. The final, won by Senegal, was marred by a penalty controversy when hosts Morocco were awarded a penalty at the death. Senegal players and officials walked off the pitch urged by coach Pape Thiaw but later returned. Morocco’s penalty was saved, and in extra time, the Lions of Teranga found a winner to…

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will be remembered for great football all round, but also for the controversial moment in the final between hosts Morocco and eventual winners, Senegal. In Sunday’s decider in Rabat, Morocco was awarded a last-minute penalty, and in protest, Senegal coach Pape Thiaw urged his players to leave the field. Sanity prevailed, however, when the Lions of Teranga took to the field again, with Morocco star Brahim Diaz stepping up to take the spot kick,…

Senegal were crowned champions of Africa for the second time in their history after edging hosts Morocco 1–0 in a gripping Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Rabat on Sunday. The decisive moment arrived just three minutes into extra time when Pape Gueye unleashed a stunning left-footed strike from the edge of the area, sending the Senegalese bench into raptures and silencing a packed stadium desperate for a long-awaited home triumph. Morocco had come agonizingly close to settling the…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has dismissed claims by the Senegal Football Federation (FSF) relating to the logistics at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. The FSF cried foul on Friday over the lack of security when they arrived in the capital, Rabat, from Tangier by train, before questioning the decision to send them to the Mohammed VI Complex, which is a training base for their opponents in Sunday’s final, Morocco. CAF said the FSF was consulted…

On Sunday night, beneath the glowing lights of Rabat, African football will momentarily hold its breath as Morocco and Senegal take to the final in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations. A host nation, Morocco, yearning to end a five-decade wait for continental glory meets a powerhouse, Senegal, eager to cement its place among Africa’s elite. The grand finale at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium brings together two of the continent’s finest footballing nations; united by shared history…

Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali emerged the hero for Nigeria as the Super Eagles secured the bronze medal at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), following a 4–2 penalty shootout victory over Egypt in Casablanca. The game had to be decided straight from penalties after a goalless draw in regulation time. Eric Chelle’s side showed strong character to bounce back from their semi-final disappointment against hosts Morocco earlier in the week, in the same fashion, ensuring they concluded their campaign positively with…

The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has raised several off-the-field concerns ahead of the final game of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, pointing fingers at host nation Morocco. Senegal will meet Morocco in Sunday’s decider at the Prince Moulay Abdallah Stadium, but the FSF has alleged maltreatment by the hosts. The Teranga Lions travelled by train from Tangier to the capital Rabat on Friday and, on arrival, questioned the alleged inadequate security and poor accommodation, amongst the various issues raised in…

Sadio Mané has secured Senegal’s ticket to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations, thanks to his lone goal scored just over ten minutes from the end of the semi-final clash against Egypt on Wednesday at the Grand Stade of Tangier. As expected, the first half was tense. Egypt sat deep in a low block and waited for Senegal, who struggled to put together their attacking moves. The only real chance came in the 19th minute, when Nicolas Jackson…

Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou emerged the hero as hosts Morocco booked their place in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the first time in 21 years, edging Nigeria 4-2 on penalties after a goalless semi-final in Rabat on Wednesday night. After 90 minutes and extra time failed to separate the sides, the contest was settled from the penalty spot, where Bounou rose to the occasion in front of a packed Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah. The Morocco shot-stopper…

For the first time in AFCON history, all four semi-finalists in 2025 are guided by African coaches, guaranteeing that the fourth successive edition of the Africa Cup of Nations will be won by a homegrown tactician. This milestone reflects a growing trend in African football: local coaches are not only capable of competing at the highest level but are now shaping the very future of the game on the continent. A clear pattern has emerged in recent tournaments. Djamel Belmadi…