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CAN 2025: an Algerian influencer imprisoned for urinating in a stadium in Rabat
Filmed while urinating in a stadium during the Africa Cup of Nations, Raouf Belkacemi was handed a custodial prison sentence, a case that underscores the strict limits governing behavior in sports venues. -
FIFA rankings – January 2026: Benin holds steady, Morocco breaks into the world top 10.
In the wake of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, FIFA published its January 2026 ranking, marked by Benin’s stability and the spectacular progress of Africa’s leading nations. The FIFA World Ranking update, released publicly this Monday, January 19,… -
AFCON 2025: The Moroccan Football Federation has filed a complaint with CAF and FIFA following the incident in the final.
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has announced its intention to initiate legal proceedings with continental and international bodies following the events that marked the final against Senegal. The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final continues to make waves. In an… -
AFCON 2025: will CAF withdraw the trophy from Senegal?
Finger-pointed at due to the incidents that tainted the 2025 CAN final, Senegal could lose its title while CAF announced the opening of an investigation to shed light on these deplorable events. Senegal won on Sunday night its second Africa… -
CAN 2025: “It will be hard to get over it,” Brahim Diaz breaks his silence after his missed Panenka
Reeling from his missed penalty in the AFCON 2025 final against Senegal, Brahim Diaz delivered a poignant message, owning up to his responsibility and promising to bounce back to make Morocco proud. With a heavy heart, Brahim Díaz spoke up… -
Senegal: Monday declared a paid holiday to celebrate the crowning of the Lions of Teranga.
The Senegalese president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, declared “paid holiday” on Monday to celebrate the Teranga Lions’ crowning, CAN 2025 champions after their 1-0 victory over Morocco on Sunday night. As the Teranga Lions’ leading supporter, Bassirou Diomaye Faye also celebrated… -
AFCON 2025 / Morocco 0–1 Senegal: CAF condemns incidents during the final and opens an investigation
The Confederation of African Football (« CAF ») condemns the unacceptable behavior of certain players and officials during the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations between Morocco and Senegal in Rabat on Sunday evening. The match was delayed… -
AFCON 2025: Gianni Infantino condemns the Senegalese players’ outbursts.
Gianni Infantino has firmly denounced the excesses involving Senegalese players and staff members, calling on CAF to impose exemplary sanctions to preserve the spirit and values of football. FIFA president Gianni Infantino reacted strongly to the incidents that occurred during… -
CAN 2025: African legends crush Brahim Diaz
The failed Panenka by the Moroccan forward, Brahim Diaz, at the very end of the AFCON 2025 final against Senegal continues to draw reactions from the African football world, with several former stars pointing to a decisive misjudgment in a… -
CAN 2025: Senegal pockets a record prize
Winners of the tournament after their victory over Morocco, the Teranga Lions walk away with 10 million dollars, a historic prize announced by the Confederation of African Football. Financial prizes awarded to the best teams of the 2025 Africa Cup… -
CAN 2025: Senegal puts CAF on alert ahead of the final against Morocco
On the eve of the 2025 AFCON final between Senegal and Morocco in Rabat, the Lions of Teranga have appealed to CAF to denounce conditions they deem unfair, notably regarding training venues and ticket allocation. Senegal officially conveyed several grievances… -
AFCON 2025: Egypt without Attia and Mohsen face Nigeria
Suspended for unsporting behavior after the semi-final against Senegal, Marwan Attia and Salah Mohsen will miss the third-place match, a blow for the Pharaohs ahead of facing the Super Eagles of Nigeria this Saturday in the AFCON 2025 third-place playoff.… -
CAN 2025: “The Super Eagles will do everything to beat Egypt”, Calvin Bassey
After the elimination in the semi-final against Morocco, Nigerian defender Calvin Bassey promises that the Super Eagles will fight to the end to clinch third place against Egypt. Calvin Bassey has revisited the Super Eagles’ elimination in the 2025 Africa… -
AFCON 2025: “Egypt still plays to win,” Hossam Hassan warns Nigeria
Determined to finish the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on a positive note after their semifinal defeat, Egypt approaches the third-place match against Nigeria with the clear ambition of stepping onto the podium, said their coach Hossam Hassan on Friday… -
Asamoah Gyan: “The AFCON is our World Cup.”
Ghana’s former football icon, Asamoah Gyan, has stressed the crucial importance of the Africa Cup of Nations for African players, while calling for a rethink of its schedule, perceived as penalizing for European clubs. As a Ghanaian football icon, Asamoah… -
AFCON 2025: widely criticized, the referee for the Nigeria-Morocco match breaks his silence.
Targeted by strong criticism after the Morocco–Nigeria semi-final, the Ghanaian referee, Daniel Nii Laryea, stands by his decisions and says he won’t let the controversy affect him. The Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Laryea displayed total calm in the face of… -
AFCON 2025: Osimhen slams the refereeing after Nigeria’s elimination by Morocco
Eliminated in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semifinal on penalties by Morocco, Victor Osimhen strongly criticized the performance of the Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Laryea, while praising the courage and commitment of the Super Eagles. The Super Eagles striker,… -
2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations: the draw for the group stage.
The draw for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, held this Thursday in Rabat, drew up balanced and promising groups, with several high-profile matchups from the group stage. The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations officially took shape this… -
AFCON 2025: Ighalo sees Nigeria taking bronze against Egypt
Convinced that the Super Eagles still have one last chance to make an impact, Odion Ighalo believes that the third-place match against the Pharaohs is the ideal opportunity for Nigeria to redeem itself and finish AFCON on a positive note.… -
CAN 2025: Éric Chelle keeps everyone guessing about his future as Nigeria’s head coach
After the elimination of the Super Eagles in the semifinal against Morocco, Nigeria’s head coach Eric Chelle refused to look beyond the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, stating he would stay fully focused on the third-place match against Egypt. The… -
AFCON 2025: Brahim Díaz leads the top scorers’ table ahead of the final
With five goals since the start of the tournament, Brahim Diaz leads Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen and stands as the competition’s top scorer on the eve of the final showdown. The Moroccan winger Brahim Díaz currently leads the Africa… -
AFCON 2025: Samuel Eto’o heavily sanctioned by CAF after Morocco – Cameroon
Found guilty of breaches of sportsmanship and misconduct after the quarterfinal loss to Morocco, the president of Fécafoot, Samuel Eto’o, was handed a four-match suspension and a $20,000 fine. The Disciplinary Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) sanctioned… -
CAN 2025: ‘We were patient until the end,’ Sadio Mané after Senegal 1-0 Egypt
Sadio Mané reacted to Senegal’s qualification for the final of AFCON 2025, their 1-0 win over Egypt this Wednesday evening. And the captain of the Teranga Lions said that his side were rewarded by the patience they showed throughout the… -
CAN 2025: Osimhen and Hakimi starters, the official lineups for Nigeria – Morocco
Nigeria and Morocco face off this Wednesday evening (9 p.m. GMT+1) in the semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The official lineups for both teams have been released. Victor Osimhen and Achraf Hakimi are in the starting XI.… -
CAN 2025: Senegal eliminates Egypt and advances to the final
With a goal from Sadio Mané, Senegal beat Egypt (1-0) this Wednesday in the semi-final of AFCON 2025. A precious victory for the Teranga Lions that seals their ticket to the final. Senegal will play in the AFCON 2025 final.… -
CAN 2025: Mané and Salah start, the official lineups for Senegal – Egypt
Egypt face Senegal this Wednesday (6:00 PM GMT+1) in the semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The official lineups for both teams have been released. Sadio Mané and Mohamed Salah are starters. Senegal XI MENDY — DIATTA —… -
CAN 2025: Nigeria vs Morocco, Senegal vs Egypt, the schedule for this Wednesday.
Senegal faces Egypt as Morocco takes on Nigeria this Wednesday, for a decisive evening that will determine the two finalists of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, held in the Kingdom of Morocco. The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 enters… -
AFCON 2025: Walid Regragui warns his players ahead of Morocco–Nigeria
On the eve of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, the head coach of the Atlas Lions, Walid Regragui, stressed concentration and mastery of duels to avoid any punishment from the Super Eagles. Walid Regragui set the framework. On… -
Ghana: “we see them with women with enormous buttocks,” the Asante Kotoko players were roasted.
L’ancienne gloire du football ghanéen, Charles Taylor, a vivement critiqué le manque de professionnalisme de l’effectif d’Asante Kotoko, alors que l”écurie basée à Kumasi enchaine les contre-performances en championnat. La tension monte autour d’Asante Kotoko. À l’heure où le club… -
CAN 2027: CAF unveils the preliminary round fixtures, Benin exempt.
Gathered in Rabat, the draw for CAN 2027 set the first qualifying fixtures, with the winners joining the 42 national teams already qualified for the next phase of the road to the tournament co-hosted in East Africa. As the 2025…