March 21, 2026

Senegal

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“CAF Is a Real Joke… Biggest Scandal Ever” — Mido Blasts AFCON Title Decision

By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Former Ajax forward Ahmed Hossam Mido has launched a scathing attack on the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following its controversial decision to strip Senegal national football team of the Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco national football team. The ruling, announced on March 17, 2026,

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Senegal to Challenge CAF at CAS After ‘Unjust’ AFCON Ruling

By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo The Senegal Football Federation has announced it will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) following CAF’s controversial ruling that stripped Senegal of the AFCON 2025 title, describing the decision as “unfair, unprecedented, and unacceptable.” In an official statement, the federation confirmed it will initiate proceedings at the Court

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AFCON 2025 SANCTIONS: Senegal & Morocco Hit With Heavy CAF Penalties

By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo CAF has officially published the disciplinary outcomes of its investigation into the heated AFCON 2025 Final between Senegal and Morocco. The ruling comes after widespread debate over the controversial walk-off and subsequent incidents that marred the match atmosphere. Senegal Penalties (Summary) Financial: $300,000 — Senegalese Football Federation (Fan misconduct) $300,000 —

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Senegal FA Appears Before CAF Disciplinary Committee Over AFCON 2025 Final; Verdict Expected Within 48 Hours

The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has confirmed that it appeared before the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Disciplinary Committee on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, in relation to incidents arising from the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 final against Morocco. In an official statement released from Dakar, the FSF said the hearing was prompted by

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AFCON Final Fallout: Pape Thiaw Says He Stood Up for Senegal Against “Injustice”

Pape Thiaw Explains AFCON Final Touchline Incident, Says Actions Were Driven by Emotion and Protection of Players Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has reflected on the controversial incident that briefly disrupted the Africa Cup of Nations final, insisting his actions were driven by emotion and a desire to protect his players rather than any intention

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“Keep Playing”: Claude Le Roy Reveals Advice That Helped Mané Calm AFCON Final Chaos

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

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