Morocco’s football federation has announced plans to appeal disciplinary sanctions and fines imposed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following chaotic scenes during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against Senegal last month. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) was fined a total of $315,000, in addition to bans handed to two Moroccan…
South Africa have moved to assume hosting duties for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) following Morocco’s reported withdrawal from the tournament just 60 days before the scheduled kick-off. The sudden development prompted swift contingency measures, with South Africa identified as a suitable replacement due to its robust sporting infrastructure, organisational capacity, and…
Senegal’s coach, Pape Thiaw, has been banned for five matches by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following the chaotic Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against Morocco on January 18, 2026, which Senegal won 1-0 after extra time. In a statement released on Wednesday, CAF cited Thiaw for “unsporting conduct” and “bringing the game…
Abdoulaye Fall Criticizes Refereeing, Accommodation, and Security After Senegal’s Victory Over Morocco Abdoulaye Fall, the president of the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF), has made a scathing attack on Morocco and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following the controversial end to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final. Senegal won the AFCON 2026 final 1-0…
The Moroccan Football Federation has formally reported incidents involving Senegalese players and supporters to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFA following protests during the Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat. In a statement issued on Monday, the federation said Senegal’s protests during added time of normal play on Sunday night led to…
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…
Morocco will face Senegal in Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final after they defeated Nigeria 4-2 in a tense penalty shootout following a goalless draw at the end of extra time in their semi-final clash on January 14, 2026. Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou emerged as the hero, saving penalties from Samuel Chukwueze and Bruno Onyemaechi, while…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Laryea to officiate the highly anticipated 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final between Nigeria and Morocco. CAF released the list of match officials for the encounter on Tuesday. The clash will take place at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. Laryea will be…
The Federal Government has dismissed media reports suggesting that Nigerian students on scholarship in Morocco have been abandoned, describing the claims as misleading and “deliberately crafted to misinform the public.” In a statement signed by Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji…
Real Madrid forward Brahim Díaz continued his impressive form at the Africa Cup of Nations by scoring the decisive goal as Morocco edged Tanzania 1–0 to reach the quarter-finals in Rabat on Sunday. Díaz maintained his goal-per-game record at the tournament, finding the net after sustained Moroccan pressure in a last-16 clash played at the…
