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Three Senegalese Fans and French National Freed After Serving Sentences Related to 2025 AFCON Final Three Senegalese supporters and a French national have been released from Moroccan custody after completing their sentences linked to incidents surrounding the controversial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal. The releases follow a prolonged legal process … Read more

Senegalese Supporters’ Appeal Postponed in Morocco Following CAN 2025 Violence The legal battle surrounding the aftermath of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) took another turn this week as the Rabat Court of Appeal postponed the trial of 18 Senegalese supporters. The group, who have been in detention since January 2026, are appealing convictions … Read more

‘You Cannot Leave the Pitch Like That’: Achraf Hakimi Defends Morocco’s Controversial 2025 AFCON Title The victory is written in the record books, but the debate is far from over. For Achraf Hakimi, the captain of the Morocco national team, the title is a matter of sporting merit and discipline, regardless of the administrative chaos … Read more

Boardroom Drama and On-Field Brilliance: Morocco Claims 2025 AFCON Title Amid Senegal Forfeit The 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) concluded not with a final whistle, but with a legal ruling. While the hosts, Morocco, have been crowned champions of the 2025 tournament, the victory is inextricably linked to one of the … Read more

Lens, France – The Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Lens witnessed a vibrant atmosphere Tuesday evening as Moroccan supporters turned out in force for a friendly match against Paraguay, a 2-1 victory for the Atlas Lions. The game, while ostensibly a warm-up, served as a celebratory gathering for fans still basking in the glow of Morocco’s controversial … Read more

Mendy Accuses CAF of Damaging African Football Amidst Ongoing AFCON Dispute Diamniadio, Senegal – Edouard Mendy, Senegal’s national team goalkeeper, has launched a scathing critique of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), accusing the governing body of undermining the progress of African football. The outspoken comments come as the dispute over the 2025 Africa Cup … Read more

SAINT-DENIS, France – A different kind of match began hours before Saturday’s 5:00 PM CET kickoff at the Stade de France. The opponent for Senegal wasn’t Peru, their scheduled friendly opponent, but rather Morocco, and the stakes extended far beyond a simple exhibition game. Since the Confederation of African Football (CAF) issued its stunning decision … Read more