In one of the most dramatic reversals in African football history, Morocco have been declared champions of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeal Board overturned Senegal’s victory in the chaotic final played on January 18, 2026. The ruling, announced late on Tuesday, March 17, strips Senegal … Read more
AFCON 2025 Final Sunday, January 18, 2026 Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat Senegal are AFCON champions for the second time in three tournaments, but this final will be remembered for the controversy. Pape Gueye’s thunderous extra-time strike sealed a 1-0 victory over hosts Morocco on Sunday night, but the lasting image will be of chaos, … Read more
It’s AFCON season, and 24 African teams are battling for glory in Morocco from December 21st to January 18th. There’s everything to look forward to: star players looking to lead their countries to glory, favourites looking to live up to their billing, dark horses ready to steal the show, and perennial underachievers finally trying to … Read more