Morocco forward Brahim Díaz has issued an emotional apology after missing the crucial penalty that could have secured the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title for the Atlas Lions, describing the moment as a wound that “does not heal easily.” Díaz’s miss came in the closing moments of a tense and controversial AFCON final against
Senegal midfielder Idrissa Gana Gueye has offered insight into his team’s response after a controversial penalty was awarded to Morocco during the closing stages of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat. Senegal went on to win the match 1-0 in extra time thanks to Pape Gueye’s decisive strike, but only after significant
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Veteran football coach Claude Le Roy has revealed that he advised Senegal captain Sadio Mané to urge his teammates to return to the pitch after they briefly walked off during the chaotic 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco’s Atlas Lions on Sunday. The AFCON final descended into tension
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala has praised Senegal captain Sadio Mané, describing him as an exceptional leader following his decisive intervention during the dramatic 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco in Rabat on Sunday. Oshoala reacted on her verified X account (formerly Twitter) as events unfolded in the
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has revealed that intensive medical care and close monitoring enabled goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali to feature at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, despite earlier reports suggesting he was unfit to participate in the tournament. Nwabali, Nigeria’s first-choice goalkeeper, entered the competition carrying
Nigeria’s Super Eagles claimed third place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Egypt 4–2 on penalties following a 0–0 draw in the third-place play-off at the Stade Mohammed V, Casablanca, on Saturday. Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali emerged the decisive figure, saving two penalties as Nigeria maintained their perfect record in AFCON bronze-medal matches
Ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final against hosts Morocco on Sunday, January 18, Senegal national team coach Pape Thiaw addressed the media on Saturday, raising serious concerns about the treatment of his squad and the organisation surrounding the tournament’s climax. Thiaw acknowledged the football-related focus of his remarks but was also
By Paul Lucky Okoku (Former Nigerian International Footballer | Football Analyst) 🏆⚽️ AFCON 2025 Semi-Final: Nigeria 0 (2) 🇳🇬 vs Morocco 0 (4) 🇲🇦 Why a night in Rabat reopened an old conversation about trust, standards, and accountability When officiating becomes the story, football must ask harder questions Football is decided on fine margins—but credibility
Senegal head coach Pape Bouna Thiaw lauded his players’ performance after guiding the Teranga Lions to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final with a 1–0 victory over Egypt in their semi‑final clash in Tangier on Wednesday. In his post‑match press conference, Thiaw emphasized determination, respect for the opposition, and team unity as key reasons
Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan issued a measured but heartfelt response following his side’s 1‑0 loss to Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 semi‑final in Tangier, acknowledging his team’s effort while pointing to scheduling challenges and overall commitment. The Pharaohs’ campaign ended with Sadio Mané’s decisive 78th‑minute strike that sent Senegal to the