The government of Senegal have promised to stand behind national team coach Pape Thiaw after his ban by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for the fallout from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat, Afrosport reports. The 44-year-old coach was handed a five-game CAF ban for ordering his players to leave the pitch in protest after Morocco were awarded a penalty deep in...
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has handed fines totaling $1.13 million to players and officials of the Senegal and Morocco national teams after the fallout of 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, Afrosport reports. Senegal players walked off the pitch in protest to a last-minute penalty given to Morocco before eventually coming back, with the penalty saved and the Teranga Lions ultimately winning in extra...
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...
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...
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