Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from AFCON

Afcon controversy: what a sports law specialist says about Senegal being stripped of the title

Two months after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) final, which was won by Senegal in January 2026, the appeal board of the Confederation of African Football (Caf) decided to strip them of the title and give it instead to their opponents, Morocco. This was because the Senegalese team…

The Conversation

Arne Slot accepts villain label as Mohamed Salah begins farewell tour - but FA Cup represents chance for redemption

Slot is set to outlast the legendary Egyptian at Anfield, but an FA Cup quarter-final against Man City presents opportunity for redemption for both

The Independent UK

Motsepe at a crossroads as Afcon row and Wafcon cancellation put reputations at risk

With controversy stalking football on the continent, the Caf president has a huge challenge on his hands

The Guardian - UK

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Argentina vs. Zambia—International Friendly: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Lionel Messi may be playing his final game on Argentinian soil.

Sports Illustrated

Senegal parade Afcon trophy at Stade de France in defiance at being stripped of title

Senegal paraded the Afcon trophy before a friendly against Peru in Paris, after a Morocco side hailed as ‘African champions’ drew with Ecuador in Madrid

The Guardian - UK

Senegal vows to fight 'unfair administrative robbery' after CAF strips AFCON title

Senegal’s soccer federation says African officials wrongly stripped it of the Africa Cup of Nations title and it has asks sports judges to restore it

The Independent UK

Senegal launch major appeal after being stripped of Africa Cup of Nations title

IN FULL

The Independent UK

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Senegal take appeal of Afcon final decision to sport’s highest court

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has received Senegal’s appeal and confirmed a three-person panel will be appointed

The Independent UK

Everton star Idrissa Gueye blasts ‘ridiculous’ decision to overturn Senegal’s Afcon win

Idrissa Gueye insists Senegal deserved to win the Africa Cup of Nations after his team were stripped of the title last week

The Independent UK

Iliman Ndiaye reacts to AFCON decision with clear message after Senegal stripped of title

Everton star has made his feelings clear on Senegal’s being stripped of their AFCON title

Evening Standard

Senior Caf official says Senegal must ‘fight against injustice’ after Afcon final decision

IN FULL

The Independent UK

Caf executive committee member condemns ‘abject’ Afcon final decision

Former head of Senegal federation says nations must ‘fight against injustice’

The Independent UK

What's the next move for Senegal after the Lions of Teranga were stripped of AFCON 2025 title?

Senegal beat hosts Morocco in a farcical final in January. Two months later, CAF has removed them as Africa Cup of Nations champions.

FourFourTwo

Senegal government makes ‘corruption’ accusation after being stripped of Afcon title

IN FULL

The Independent UK

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Sports Illustrated

Why Morocco Has Been Awarded Senegal’s AFCON Title 57 Days Later—What Happens Next?

The threat of “World War III” has been raised amid the heated reaction to CAF’s ruling.

The Independent UK

Senegal players post pictures of Afcon medals after being stripped of title

Senegal have confirmed that they will take the matter to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after Morocco were awarded a 3-0 win

The Independent UK

Ruling overturns Senegal's Africa Cup title and declares Morocco the champion. Senegal to appeal

Morocco was stunningly awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title by appeals judges who overturned Senegal’s victory in a chaotic final in January

The Independent UK

Bournemouth vs Liverpool live: Van Dijk fumes at referee as Reds fall to last-gasp winner

Bournemouth 3-2 Liverpool: Amine Adli prodded home in the 95th minute to break Liverpool hearts, who had fought back from two goals down

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Guardian - UK

Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend

Mateus Fernandes steels West Ham, Dominic Calvert-Lewin faces a homecoming and Manchester City need Marc Guéhi

The Independent UK

Liverpool player ratings vs Marseille: Salah struggles as Szoboszlai stars

Marseille 0-3 Liverpool: Goals from Dominik Szobozslai and Cody Gakpo, plus an own goal, ensured the Reds eased past their French opponents on Mohamed Salah’s return after Afcon

The Independent UK

Marseille v Liverpool live: Impressive Reds on course for Champions League last 16 after key win

Marseille 0-3 Liverpool: Goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Cody Gakpo give Reds a vital Champions League win

The Independent UK

Arne Slot drops Mohamed Salah selection hint as Liverpool forward returns

Salah has not started for Liverpool since criticising Slot following the draw with Leeds in early December.

The Independent UK

Liam Rosenior gives Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi update after Chelsea exile

The two senior players were banished from the first-team squad under previous boss Enzo Maresca

The Independent UK

Senegal players return home to heroes’ welcome after dramatic Afcon victory

IN FULL

Evening Standard

Marseille vs Liverpool: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds

Reds may have Mohamed Salah available for formidable away day

1 2 3 4 5

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

UEFA Champions League

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.