Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has declared Monday a paid public holiday nationwide to celebrate Senegal’s triumph at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The declaration followed Senegal’s dramatic 1–0 victory over host nation Morocco after extra time in the AFCON final, played on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has condemned the unacceptable behaviour displayed by some players and officials during the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 Final between Morocco and Senegal in Rabat. CAF emphasized that any inappropriate conduct during matches—especially actions directed at referees or match organizers—is unacceptable. The governing body stated that it…
Senegal claimed their second Africa Cup of Nations title after stunning host nation Morocco 1–0 in extra time in a dramatic and chaotic final on Sunday at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat. The decisive moment came in the fourth minute of extra time, when Pape Gueye struck a sublime winner to silence the home…
A self-proclaimed marabout, or traditional healer, who allegedly collected €33,500 after promising Mali victory at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has been arrested for fraud following the national team’s elimination from the tournament. Mali crashed out of the competition on Friday after a 1–0 quarter-final defeat to Senegal. According to reports, the healer, identified…
Nigeria will be without captain Wilfred Ndidi for their semi-final clash against hosts Morocco at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after the midfielder was suspended. Ndidi received his second yellow card of the tournament during the Super Eagles’ 2–0 quarter-final victory over Algeria on Saturday, automatically ruling him out of the last-four encounter….
Nigeria’s Super Eagles delivered a composed and authoritative display on Saturday evening, defeating Algeria 2–0 to secure a place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. At the Marrakesh Stadium, Nigeria combined patience, control and attacking precision to break down a resilient Algerian side, setting up a last-four showdown against…
Fes, Morocco – January 6, 2026: The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed circulating rumors that Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen will leave the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) camp following an on-field disagreement during Nigeria’s 4-0 round of 16 win over Mozambique. According to FIFA and CAF-accredited journalist Adepoju Samuel, a top team…
Rabat, Morocco – January 6, 2026: Algeria booked their place in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-finals with a dramatic 1-0 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) in their round of 16 encounter at the Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium. The decisive moment came in the 119th minute when 22-year-old substitute…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles delivered a dominant performance on Monday, dismantling Mozambique 4–0 to book a place in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations. Victor Osimhen was the standout performer, scoring twice as Nigeria made light work of their opponents in the last-16 clash played in Fes. Ademola Lookman opened the scoring and later…
Cameroon secured a place in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a composed 2–1 victory over South Africa in their last-16 encounter on Sunday in Rabat. Goals either side of half-time from Junior Tchamadeu and teenage forward Christian Kofane proved decisive, as the five-time champions showed their experience to edge past…
