Afcon final chaos - key questions answered
Our Ask Me Anything team look at why the 2025 Afcon final result has been overturned - and what it means.
Senegal FA head to CAS after AFCON 2025 title stripping  
The Senegalese Football Federation has strongly rejected the Confederation of African Football (CAF) appeals jury’s decision to strip them off the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, months after the tournament in Morocco.The continental football governing body (CAF) dropped a bombshell on Tuesday night, annulling Senegal’s...
Senegal to protest being stripped of Cup of Nations title
CAPE TOWN, March 18 : Senegal have condemned the decision to strip them of the Africa Cup of Nations title, labelling it “unfair, unprecedented, and unacceptable”, and saying it casts a shadow over African football.Morocco were declared African champion on Tuesday after the Confederation of African Footba
'Value of African football' to drop after AFCON final u-turn
After Senegal were stripped of their title and Morocco were crowned winners, African football faces some big questions.
Senegalese Football Federation bashes AFCON title stripping
The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has criticized the “unfair, unprecedented, and unacceptable decision” to strip its team of the Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to host nation Morocco two months after they contested the final.
AFCON 2025 final scandal: Senegal accuses CAF of corruption
After the Confederation of African Football stripped Senegal of its title in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 final on Tuesday, Dakar has taken its protest a step further: it accused the CAF of corruption and called for an international investigation on Wednesday.
Idrissa Gueye Speaks As AFCON Final Decision Strips Senegal Of Title
Idrissa Gana Gueye has expressed his unhappiness with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) 's decision to overturn the Africa Cup of Nations
It makes no sense – Frimpong Manso slams CAF for stripping Senegal off AFCON 2025 title
Former Ghana international and seasoned tactician Frimpong Manso has criticized the Confederation of African Football (CAF) appeals jury for stripping Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, describing the decision as senseless and a dangerous precedent for African football.The high-stake final, held at the...
Algeria Fan Releases Statement After CAF Stripped Teranga Lions of AFCON 2025 Title
Algerian football fans support Senegal after CAF stripped the Teranga Lions of the 2025 AFCON title, awarding it to Morocco amid controversy and appeals.
AFCON drama: De Sa says CAF ‘looks silly’ after Senegal decision
Roger De Sa has criticised CAF after Senegal were stripped of their AFCON title and Morocco crowned champions, calling the saga an embarrassment for African football.
Senegal stripped of Afcon title they 'won' two months ago after players left pitch during final
The Confederation of African Football released a dramatic statement last night.
Inside CAF: Meet the 9 Officials Who Awarded AFCON Title to Morocco
YEN.com.gh explores the nine-member CAF Appeal Board that stripped Senegal of the 2025 AFCON trophy and awarded it to Morocco two months after the final.
Appeal trial of 18 Senegalese nationals detained during AFCON final postponed
The Rabat Court of Appeals has postponed the appeal trial of 18 Senegalese fans conviceted of hooliganism during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final. Originally scheduled for Monday, the hearing has been pushed back to 30 March.
What Happens if Senegal Refuse to Return the 2025 AFCON Trophy and Medals?
What happens if Senegal refuses to return the 2025 AFCON trophy and medals? CAF could impose fines, suspensions, or escalate the matter to FIFA and CAS.
Samir Nasri slams CAF over AFCON 2025 final decision: 'This is nonsense'
Former France international Samir Nasri has strongly criticised the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following its controversial decision to award Morocco a 3-0 victory over Senegal in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.The ruling, delivered by the CAF Appeal Committee after Senegal were deemed to...
Morocco declared Africa Cup of Nations champions after CAF strips Senegal of title
CAPE TOWN, South Africa – Morocco have been declared Africa Cup of Nations champions after their appeal to the Confederation of African Football’s disciplinary committee over the result ​of January’s final was upheld, African football’s governing body said on Tuesday. Morocco lost ‌the match in Rabat 1-0 to Senegal after extra time, but not before […]
AFCON Fallout: Senegal Players Targeted on Social Media After CAF Awards Title to Morocco
Senegal's players face social media attacks after CAF awards the AFCON title to Morocco. The Senegalese Football Federation plans to appeal the decision at CAS.
AFCON 2025 Final Ruling: Ghana Coach J.E. Sarpong Questions CAF’s Decision on Senegal
Ghanaian coach J.E. Sarpong criticises CAF for stripping Senegal of the 2025 AFCON title, calling the delayed decision a “bad look” for African football.
AFCON Title Twist: 4 Key Outcomes From CAF Appeals Board As Morocco Awarded Title
Morocco has been crowned AFCON 2025 champions after Senegal was stripped of the title as CAF claims the Teranga Lions forfeited the final according to the rule book.
AFCON 2025: Senegal's Paris title celebration plans disrupted after CAF awards Morocco trophy
Senegal’s planned celebrations following their Africa Cup of Nations triumph have been thrown into uncertainty after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) controversially awarded the 2025 title to Morocco.The CAF Appeal Committee ruled that Senegal forfeited the final after walking off the pitch, handing Morocco a...
Former CAF Vice President Kwesi Nyantakyi blasts AFCON 2025 final ruling as dangerous precedent
Former CAF Vice President Kwesi Nyantakyi has launched a strong critique of the Confederation of African Football’s decision to overturn the result of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, describing it as a “dangerous precedent” that undermines the integrity of the game.In a detailed reaction...
CAF president Patrice Motsepe defends stripping Senegal of AFCON decision, cites judicial independence
The CAF Appeals Board has stripped Senegal of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in a landmark ruling that has sent shockwaves through African football, awarding the championship to Morocco instead.Addressing the controversy today, March 18, 2026, CAF President Patrice Motsepe defended the move,...
“Grossly illegal”: Senegal calls for corruption investigation over AFCON verdict
In a strongly worded communiqué issued on Wednesday, Senegal expressed “deep consternation” over the CAF Appeal Board’s verdict, which declared that the national team forfeited the final and awarded Morocco a 3–0 victory.
“The world knows the true champions”: Mixed reactions trail CAF verdict on AFCON 2025 final
While CAF insists the decision followed due process, many observers believe the ruling undermines the finality of results on the pitch
AFCON 2025 Scandal: Nigeria Faces Backlash As Identity of CAF’s Head of Appeal Panel Surfaces Online
CAF strips Senegal's 2025 AFCON title, citing an appeal. Controversy abounds as Nigeria faces backlash over the Appeal Board president's identity.
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