Rabat Court Postpones Appeal Trial for Senegalese AFCON 2025 Supporters The legal battle surrounding the aftermath of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final took another complicated turn this week. On Monday, April 13, 2026, the Court of Appeal in Rabat decided to postpone the trial of 18 Senegalese supporters who were previously convicted … 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
Rabat, Morocco – The appeal for 18 Senegalese fans and one French national, detained following disturbances at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final in January, has been postponed until April 13, according to reports from multiple sources. The group was initially convicted of “hooliganism” and faced prison sentences, but their legal team requested the … Read more
Rabat, Morocco – Eighteen Senegalese football supporters, along with one French national, appeared in court in Rabat, Morocco on Monday, February 11, 2026, following their detention after the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final. The group, arrested after Senegal’s loss to the Ivory Coast, is facing charges that remain largely unspecified, but their legal representation … 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
Saint-Denis, France – Despite recently being stripped of their Africa Cup of Nations title by a controversial ruling in favor of Morocco, the Senegal national team defiantly displayed the coveted trophy before their friendly match against Peru on Saturday at the Stade de France. The symbolic gesture underscores Senegal’s continued claim to the championship and … Read more
Saint-Denis, France – The Stade de France is set to welcome back football this Saturday, March 28, 2026, with a friendly match between Senegal and Peru. This marks the first football fixture at the iconic stadium since the Coupe de France final between Paris Saint-Germain and Reims in May 2025. Kick-off is scheduled for 5:00 … Read more