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…

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 CAF Technical Study Group (TSG) has unveiled the Team of the Tournament for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), featuring standout performers such as the best player, Sadio Mané, Yassine Bounou and Idrissa Gueye. The tournament winners, Senegal and finalists Morocco, dominate the selection, with four players each named in the Best XI, as chosen by CAF’s TSG. “The Team of the Tournament was selected following an in-depth technical analysis conducted by the CAF TSG, which implemented a…

Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi has opened up about the defeat to Senegal in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). On January 18, the Atlas Lions, playing on home soil, battled the Lions of Teranga, and the West Africans emerged victorious to take the trophy home. And all of Morocco was left reeling after a missed opportunity to end the five-decade wait for the AFCON. The only time they won the tournament was in 1976 when Ethiopia played…

Africa Cup of Nations 2025 runners-up Morocco have improved three places in the latest FIFA rankings released late Monday. The Atlas Lions are now eighth in world football, setting a new historic high. This is Morocco’s first entry into the top 10 of the FIFA rankings since April 1998. They remain the top-ranked side on the African continent. Meanwhile, Senegal, the reigning African champions, are now placed 12th in the world and number two in Africa. Spain remains the top-ranked…

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…

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…

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…

Host nation Morocco have reached the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semifinals following their victory over Cameroon on Friday evening. The Atlas Lions registered a convincing 2-0 win at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat to secure a place in the last four. Goals in either half from Brahim Díaz and Ismail Saibari sealed a memorable triumph for Morocco in front of a raucous, sold-out stadium. Coming into the quarter-final under pressure following an unconvincing Round of 16 win…

South Africa’s sports minister, Gayton Mckenzie, has expressed his dismay at recent comments by Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos about the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Broos raised eyebrows when he said he was not feeling the “vibe” in the North African state, as compared to previous tournaments. “I don’t feel the same vibe compared to what I felt in Gabon or the Ivory Coast,” said Broos. McKenzie has fired back at Broos, accusing the latter of disrespecting…