Morocco appears to be on a warpath with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following the latter’s recent ruling on the dramatic scenes in the Africa Cup of Nations final last month. The final – contested by Morocco and eventual winners Senegal on 18 January – is back in the spotlight, with Morocco announcing its intention to appeal the sanctions imposed by CAF’s Disciplinary Committee. CAF is accused of being too lenient, specifically on Senegal, who walked off the pitch…

In a selfless move, Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has appealed to his home nation to cease efforts for donations to pay off his $100,000 fine. Thiaw was sanctioned by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for bringing the game into disrepute. He was accused of telling his players to leave the pitch during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against hosts Morocco on 18 January. “Mr. Pape Bouna Thiaw, the head coach of the Senegalese National Team, is suspended…

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 has broken new ground with a record 6 billion digital views across social media platforms during the Competition. As per information provided by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), the AFCON 2025 is now the most viewed football continental competition, generating an extraordinary 5.2 billion video views. “These numbers underline the tournament’s growing global influence and the unmatched passion of African football fans,” stated CAF. “One of the biggest areas of growth…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has handed out heavy sanctions following the ugly scenes in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final on 18 January. Senegal overcame hosts Morocco 1-0 in Rabat, but the final was marred by controversial moments, including Senegal walking off the field when Morocco was awarded a penalty at the death. The match later resumed and the penalty was saved, forcing the game into extra time and Senegal scored the winner. Senegal…

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 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…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the list of Match Officials set to officiate the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025. The tournament will take place from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026. A total of 73 highly experienced officials, comprising 28 referees, 31 assistant referees, and 14 VAR officials, have been appointed for this edition of Africa’s biggest football competition. “The carefully selected officials represent all regions of the continent and include some of Africa’s…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has launched the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 Diaspora Tour this week. “This is more than a tour; it is showcasing the spirit of African football. Making triumphant stops in London at Below the Lights, Piccadilly Circus on 28 November and Paris at YOYO in the Palais de Tokyo on 4 December, this tour forges an unbreakable bridge between the continent that creates legends and the diaspora that champions them,” announced CAF.…

Bafana Bafana’s preliminary squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has been announced. Bafana coach Hugo Broos made the announcement on Monday afternoon, with the final 23-man squad expected to be confirmed next week. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has set a deadline of 11 December for all final squad submissions ahead of the tournament to be hosted by Morocco from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026. Broos’ men were drawn in Group B, alongside Angola…

South African side Orlando Pirates have copped a R430 000 fine following their dramatic Champions League clash against DR Congo’s St Eloi Lupopo in Orlando, Soweto, last month. Lupopo needed penalties to beat Pirates 5-4, following a 3-3 aggregate score, for their place in the group stage of Africa’s premium club competition. The talking point, however, was the on- and off-the-field clashes between the two sides, resulting in both reaching out to the controlling body CAF, to file their respective…