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AFCON 2025: Morocco appeal to CAF, FIFA after Senegal walk-out

AFCON 2025: Morocco appeal to CAF, FIFA after Senegal walk-out

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) plans legal action with CAF and FIFA over Senegal's walk-off during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, Afrosport reports. FRMF's statement on its official X handle on Monday highlighted the referee's penalty decision, deemed correct by experts. It also thanked Moroccan fans for their unwavering support and expressed appreciation to contributors who ensured a successful tournament. “The Royal Moroccan...

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AFCON 2025: CAF reveals 90% spike in commercial revenue

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed a staggering 90% increase in commercial revenue for ​the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, describing it as the most successful commercial story in ‌African football history, Afrosport reports. The African football governing body in a statement on Friday attributed this increase due to commercial partners and distribution of media rights into new markets, notably Asia. The...

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AFCON 2025: Oshoala questions CAF’s preference for Morocco

Six-time Africa Women's Player of the Year, Asisat Oshoala, has criticised the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for what she perceives as a tendency to favor Morocco when selecting hosts for major tournaments, Afrosport reports. Oshoala has expressed doubts about CAF's impartiality, suggesting that the organisation seems to be rewarding Morocco for undisclosed reasons. She condemned the repeated decision to assign nearly all major continental tournaments...

AFCON 2025: CAF bans and fines Cameroon FA boss Eto’o for misconduct

AFCON 2025: CAF bans and fines Cameroon FA boss Eto’o for misconduct

The CAF Disciplinary Board has charged the President of Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) Samuel Eto’o Fils, with misconduct following the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations match between Morocco and Cameroon, played in Rabat on January 9, Afrosport reports After reviewing the matter, the CAF Disciplinary Board found Eto’o guilty of violating the principles of sportsmanship as stipulated under Article 2(3) of the CAF Statutes and Article...

AFCON 2025: CAF selects Ghanaian referee for Nigeria, Morocco clash in Rabat

AFCON 2025: CAF selects Ghanaian referee for Nigeria, Morocco clash in Rabat

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Laryea to take charge of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final clash between Nigeria and hosts Morocco, Afrosport reports. CAF confirmed the appointment on Tuesday via its official social media platforms, ahead of the highly anticipated encounter scheduled to be played in Rabat on Wednesday. Laryea will be assisted by South Africa’s Zakhele...