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
Morocco Threatens Legal Action Over Senegal’s Planned CAN Trophy Celebration SAINT-DENIS, France – The fallout from the controversial conclusion to the Africa Cup of Nations continues, escalating beyond sporting disputes into a full-blown legal battle. Morocco is threatening legal action, not only against the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF), but too against the Stade de France … Read more
PARIS – Senegal is refusing to concede the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title despite a stunning decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to award the championship to host nation Morocco. Senegalese Football Association President Abdoulaye Fall, accompanied by a team of lawyers, announced Thursday in Paris that the federation will vigorously contest … Read more
SAINT-DENIS, France – Despite a controversial decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to strip them of their Africa Cup of Nations title, the Senegal national team will proceed with plans to celebrate their championship with fans at the Stade de France this Saturday, March 28th, ahead of a friendly match against Peru. The … Read more
Rabat, Morocco – The saga surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title continues, as Senegal has officially filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) challenging the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) decision to strip them of the championship and award it to host nation Morocco. The move comes after a … Read more