Édouard Mendy slams CAF over AFCON final decision (1:55)
Senegal parade AFCON trophy despite CAF ruling
Senegal players paraded the Africa Cup of Nations trophy in front of thousands of fans on Saturday, despite the Confederation of African Football's decision to strip the country of the title.
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Senegal appeal to CAS after losing AFCON title
Senegal have lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport following the decision to overturn the country's Africa Cup of Nations victory against Morocco, but a final decision is expected to take some time.
Weah - CAF has 'scarred and blemished' African football
George Weah condemned CAF's decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and award the trophy to Morocco, warning that the ruling has delivered a damaging blow to the continent's reputation.
Senegal explain why jersey won't have two stars
Senegal's team jersey will display only one star instead of two at the World Cup this summer, but it has nothing to do with being stripped of the AFCON title.
Morocco cannot, in clear conscience, claim Senegal's AFCON title
Ed Dove, who was at the AFCON final, writes that Africa will be unlikely to herald Morocco as African champions after either their antics during the tournament nor the manner of their 'victory'.
Senegal alleges corruption after losing AFCON title
The Senegalese Football Federation has announced its intention to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after the country was stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title.
Making Morocco AFCON champions was the right call, but why did CAF take so long?
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CAS could rule for Senegal in AFCON appeal - Hack
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AFCON final result overturned! Social media reacts to Senegal's 'loss'
Football fans around the world were stunned on Tuesday as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced that Morocco are now the official Africa Cup of Nations champions, and not Senegal.
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AFCON is Africa's premier international men's soccer tournament since 1957. Check out which countries have won throughout the event's history now.
Morocco given AFCON title after Senegal 'forfeit'
Morocco was stunningly awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title on Tuesday by appeals judges who overturned Senegal's victory in a chaotic final in January.
19 sentenced to jail for AFCON final hooliganism
A Moroccan court Thursday sentenced 19 soccer fans to up to a year in prison on charges of hooliganism stemming from a chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal that saw supporters try to storm the field.
What's happened to Blackburn's Alebiosu since his AFCON injury with Nigeria?
Blackburn Rovers defender Ryan Alebiosu says making his international debut for Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations was one of the proudest moments of his life, despite picking up a tournament-ending injury in Morocco.
Diaz proving his worth for Real Madrid in Bellingham's absence
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Morocco to appeal AFCON bans in Senegal final
Morocco have decided to appeal a ruling that resulted in fines of $415,000 and match bans because of a chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final, their federation said Tuesday.
SA ready to host AFCON 2028, will be about 'fair play' - McKenzie
South African sports, arts & culture minister Gayton McKenzie told ESPN that his country seeks to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2028, and emphasised that he wanted the tournament to be remembered as one of "fair play".
McKenzie addresses AFCON final backlash (1:14)
Africa's January transfer window -- The biggest deals, who needs a move, AFCON stars in the spotlight
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Mbeumo returns to United after AFCON and can be new Old Trafford king
The Old Trafford Bryan Mbeumo departed before the Africa Cup of Nations, and the one he's returned to following the tournament, must feel like two very different places.
AFCON final villain Pape Thiaw got off lightly in CAF's punishments
Pape Thiaw is only the second ever coach to win the Nations Cup with Senegal, and writing history always comes at a cost, after all. Would you sacrifice five months' salary to win the AFCON?
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The Confederation of African Football has suspended Senegal coach Pape Thiaw.
Nigeria captain Ndidi's father dies in car crash
Nigeria captain Wilfred Ndidi's father was killed in a car crash just over a week after Ndidi helped the Super Eagles to third place at the...
Morocco's Saibari reflects on his part in the AFCON final's towel-snatching controversy (1:16)
Africa Cup of Nations Table
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 7 |
| Mali | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Comoros | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 2 |
| Zambia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -3 | 2 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Egypt | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 |
| South Africa | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| Angola | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| Zimbabwe | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Nigeria | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 9 |
| Tunisia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| Tanzania | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| Uganda | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
| Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Senegal | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +6 | 7 |
| Congo DR | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| Benin | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| Botswana | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -7 | 0 |
| Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Algeria | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 9 |
| Burkina Faso | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| Sudan | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 3 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 |
| Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Ivory Coast | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 |
| Cameroon | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 |
| Mozambique | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| Gabon | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 |