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The Latest Breaking News from Senegal

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

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The Independent UK

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

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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

2026 World Cup Power Rankings: Spain, Argentina Favorites; Norway the Dark Horses

Traditional powerhouses and emerging nations will be in contention for soccer’s grand prize.

Sports Illustrated

Senegal stripped of title: Afcon ruling is lawful, but it puts Caf’s reputation at risk

The appeals board of African football’s ruling body, the Confederation of African Football (Caf), on 17 March overturned the outcome of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) final. Afcon is the continent’s biggest tournament.

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Senegal and Morocco's dispute over Africa Cup title has extended beyond sports

Morocco being awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title after governing body judges overturned Senegal’s victory two months after the chaotic final stunned soccer fans worldwide

The Independent UK

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

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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

Oil price surge is hurting African economies: scholars in Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal and South Africa take stock

The attacks by the US and Israel on Iran, which started on 28 February 2026, upended key supply chains, driving oil prices above US$100 a barrel. The spike followed Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz in response to the US and Israeli action. About 20% of the world’s oil…

The Conversation

African football boss defends ruling that gave Cup of Nations title to Morocco

Africa’s top football body on Thursday defended a decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco after disciplinary rulings over the final. Patrice Motsepe, president of the Confederation of African Football (Caf), said the organisation’s disciplinary and appeals panels had acted…

Radio France Internationale

‘Unjust and ridiculous’: Senegalese football fans bewildered by Afcon debacle

Supporters of national side struggle to come to terms with decision to declare Morocco the winner of Africa Cup of Nations

The Guardian - UK

As Senegal cracks down on homosexuality, gay people say they suffer

Senegal is tightening its crackdown on gay people, and activists say fear is spreading

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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.

The Guardian - UK

Why Aston Villa are all set to salvage the Premier League’s rough European week

In today’s Football Daily: Caf, pivoting boots, a lack of belief at Rotherham and Andy Carroll steps into management

The Independent UK

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

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Senegal government accuses CAF of ‘corruption’ after AFCON triumph overturned

An appeal board of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has stripped Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations crown and awarded it to Morocco.

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Senegal government alleges ‘corruption’ at Caf and calls for inquiry into Afcon chaos

Morocco were awarded a 3-0 win after The Confederation of African Football (Caf) found that Senegal had forfeited the Africa Cup of Nations final when they walked off the pitch in protest

The Guardian - UK

Decision to strip Senegal of Afcon title has left me gobsmacked – and others in Africa furious

Ruling of the Caf appeals committee is against the laws of the game and casts another shadow over Motsepe’s stewardship as president

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

Why has Senegal’s Afcon title been taken away from them... and what comes next?

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The Independent UK

‘This is not AI’: Why stripping Senegal of Afcon title is a farcical moment in football’s fragile time

COMMENT: The decision to overturn Senegal’s victory and award victory to Morocco, two months later, opens up a chasm for doubt and post-truth, writes Jamie Braidwood

The Independent UK

Why have Senegal been stripped of their Afcon title and can they appeal?

Explainer: In an extraordinary decision two months after the final, Morocco have been declared the winners of the 2025 African Cup of Nations after the Confederation of African Football overturned the result

The Independent UK

Senegal vows to appeal ‘unacceptable’ Afcon forfeit ruling

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