Senegal coach Pape Bouna Thiaw has justified the decision of his players to walk-off by in Sunday’s AFCON 2025, claiming it was driven by emotion and a feeling of injustice, Afrosport reports. The Teranga Lions staged a lengthy protest after a penalty was awarded to Morocco in the dying stages, walking off the pitch before returning to continue. Brahim Diaz squandered the penalty for Morocco, taking...
Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has offered a cash prize of 75 million CFA $135,000) to the national team players for their victory in Sunday's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco in Rabat, Afrosport reports. The Teranga Lions beat the tournament hosts 1-0 after extra time, having staged a walk-off after they had a penalty awarded against them deep at the end of 90...
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has handed bans to Algerian players Luca Zidane and Rafik Belghali for their part in a scuffle following their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final defeat to Nigeria, Afrosport reports. The Desert Foxes lost 2-0 to Nigeria thanks to second-half goals by Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams. However, after the final whistle a scuffle broke out between both sets of...
Three Nigerian players have been named in the official Best XI of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, unveiled on Wednesday by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Afrosport reports. The star-studded selection features standout performers from Nigeria, champions Senegal, and hosts Morocco, reflecting an unforgettable competition in Rabat. Senegal dominated the lineup, led by captain Sadio Mane, who was also named Player of the Tournament...
French Ligue 1 side Lille have announced that Hamza Igamane suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in Morocco's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final defeat against Senegal, Afrosport reports. The 23-year-old was on the bench for the final and came on in extra time as the sixth substitute. He lasted seven minutes before going off injured. The North African giants finished the game with 10...
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