Eighteen Senegalese football supporters arrested in Morocco after disturbances at last month’s Africa Cup of Nations final have begun a hunger strike as their trial continues to face delays, their lawyer said. The fans were detained on January 18 in Rabat following the AFCON final in which Senegal defeated Morocco. Speaking to AFP on Friday,…
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has been banned for five Confederation of African Football (CAF) matches after a chaotic Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against Morocco this month, it was announced on Wednesday. A CAF statement said the tactician was guilty of “unsporting conduct” and “bringing the game into disrepute” during the decider in Rabat…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has suspended Senegal’s head coach, Pape Thiaw, following a disciplinary review of the chaotic scenes that marred Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Rabat. Senegal defeated host nation Morocco 1–0 after extra time at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium to clinch their second continental title, but the…
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final between Senegal and Morocco on Sunday delivered a night of high drama, marked by unusual touchline incidents, a controversial penalty decision, and a decisive extra-time goal that sealed the title. As rain fell steadily at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, attention shifted early to the Senegal goalie area. During…
Senegal forward, Sadio Mane has suggested why he told his teammates to come back to the pitch and continue playing against Morocco during both sides’ AFCON final on Sunday night. Recall that Senegal defeated Morocco 1-0 after 120 minutes to win the AFCON. Pape Gueye scored the only goal of the match in the first…
Senegal have won the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 following a dramatic 1-0 extra-time victory over host Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium on Sunday. The match in Rabat was marked by high tension, a missed penalty, and a stunning extra-time goal from Pape Gueye. The game ended 0-0 after 90 minutes of…
