By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Former France international Thierry Henry has weighed in firmly on the debate over refereeing at the recently concluded Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, dismissing suggestions to bring in European officials and instead urging significant investment in the education and development of African referees. His remarks, made during an appearance on
Former France forward Thierry Henry and ex-Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher have offered sharply contrasting views on refereeing at the just concluded 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), following controversy during the tournament’s final, reigniting debate over officiating standards and development in African football . Speaking on CBS Sports Golazo after the final, Henry said the
Emotions boiled over at the conclusion of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final as Morocco head coach Walid Regragui became embroiled in a heated confrontation with journalists during a chaotic post-match press conference in Rabat. Moments after Morocco’s narrow defeat to Senegal, several Moroccan reporters openly called on Regragui to resign, questioning his leadership
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