African powerhouse Morocco eye World Cup 2026 glory despite AFCON fallout
Morocco’s success is built on an effective strategy, but there has been some upheaval in the run-up to FIFA World Cup.
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CAF president visits Dakar following AFCON trophy reversal
Senegal, who were stripped of the AFCON title, are appealing the decision for the trophy to be awarded to Morocco.
Yamal slams anti-Muslim fan chants as Spain’s World Cup final hopes tainted
Lamine Yamal condemns xenophobic fans at Egypt friendly at a time when Spain is trying to secure 2030 World Cup final.
Senegal parade AFCON trophy, despite title being awarded to Morocco
Senegal parade AFCON trophy at Stade de France ahead of friendly against Peru, despite being stripped of the title.
Morocco believe case of the AFCON crown is closed despite Senegal appeal
Morocco believe their successful appeal against their 1-0 defeat by Senegal means the case of the AFCON crown is closed.
Diop debut for Morocco adds latest twist in Senegal post-AFCON dispute
Issa Diop makes Morocco debut only hours after receiving clearance and turning down Senegal advances.
Senegal pledges to fight ‘robbery’ after CAF strips it of AFCON title
Senegal’s lawyers say CAF’s decision to hand Morocco the AFCON title ‘openly violates the laws of the game’.
Senegal appeal to CAS against handing over of AFCON title to Morocco
Senegal hope to overturn CAF’s decision to crown Morocco champions after a walkout by Senegalese players in the final.
Senegal and Morocco tied by religion and trade but divided by AFCON fallout
Senegal were stripped of the AFCON crown with Morocco awarded the title, a move that divides two closely knit nations.
Senegal instruct lawyers, while CAF’s Motsepe defends Morocco’s AFCON award
Senegal football calls in lawyers as CAS awaits, while CAF president defends decision to hand AFCON title to Morocco.
Morocco says stripping Senegal of AFCON win ‘upholds rights and integrity’
The football federation of Morocco welcomes the CAF Appeal Board decision to award it the 2025 AFCON title.
