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Senegal legend Aliou Cisse resigns as Libya coach

Aliou Cisse has stepped down as head coach of the Libya national team, bringing an early end to his tenure, with reports pointing to financial challenges behind the decision.

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Senegal parade AFCON trophy despite being stripped of title before beating Peru in Paris

Senegal on Saturday paraded the Africa Cup of Nations trophy they have been ordered to return before beating Peru 2-0 in a friendly at the Stade de France in Paris.

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Issa Diop makes debut for Morocco amid growing dispute with Senegal

Amid the controversy over Senegal being stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title ⁠and Morocco being declared winners, the international debut of Issa Diop on Friday proved something of an irony as well as public ‌relations coup.

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Pape Bouna Thiaw believes there is no question that Senegal are AFCON champions

Senegal coach Pape Bouna Thiaw said there was no doubt his side were ⁠African champions despite being stripped of the title this month and that tournaments should be won on the pitch.

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Senegal football boss vows 'crusade' against decision to remove AFCON title

The head of Senegal's football governing body vowed on Thursday to mount a “crusade” against a decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to strip the country of its African Cup of Nations title, as its legal team warned the case could reshape the world of football and undermine the principle that refereeing decisions are final.

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Senegal officially appeal to CAS against removal of Africa Cup of Nations crown

The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) lodged an appeal ⁠at the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Wednesday against ‌the decision to strip them of their ‌Africa Cup of Nations title ‌after the final result was overturned.

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McCarthy hits back at Kenya critics and gives reasons for Senegal mauling

Kenya national team head coach Benni McCarthy has defended his squad selection for Harambee Stars and further shed light on the team’s 8-0 thrashing by Senegal during their last FIFA international friendly held in November, 2025.

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Senegal and Everton's Gueye ready to give back AFCON medals to ease tensions

Midfielder Idrissa Gueye said that his Senegal side deserved to be Africa Cup of Nations champions but he was ready to "hand back the medals" to Morocco if it eases tension between the two countries.

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Bayern star Nicolas Jackson headlines Senegal squad for Peru and Gambia friendlies

Senegal have announced a strong squad for this month’s international friendlies against Gambia and Peru.

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Betting company pays out winnings for Morocco's delayed AFCON triumph as drama continues

First, Senegal, then from Tuesday, Morocco by default. The winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) changed after two months, making the tournament one of the most bizarre in the history of major sporting events. Even though Senegal have appealed the African federation's decision to the sports arbitration court in Lausanne, one British betting company has already started paying out winnings to those who had Morocco as the champion on their tickets.

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George Weah slams CAF, urges Court of Arbitration to overturn AFCON verdict

The controversy surrounding the decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title has continued to draw mixed reactions across the African continent.

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Morocco fans welcome controversial AFCON title but Senegal's appeal breeds caution

Moroccan fans have welcomed their team's controversial coronation as Africa Cup of Nations champions, though some ⁠urged caution as Senegal prepare to challenge the ruling that has sent shockwaves through African football.

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EXCLUSIVE: Ex-Kenya FA boss faults CAF on stripping Senegal of AFCON title

Former Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Sam Nyamweya has joined the bandwagon of stakeholders castigating Confederation of African Football (CAF)’s decision to annul Senegal’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) success in Morocco.

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Patrice Motsepe supports AFCON final verdict, urges Senegal to appeal

The President of Confederation of African Football (CAF) Patrice Motsepe has reacted to the decision by the African body’s Appeal Board to strip Senegal of their AFCON title and award it to Morocco.

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'Who will come and collect our medals?' - Senegal players mock AFCON decision

Senegal's national team players have ridiculed the Confederation of African Football's (CAF) decision ⁠on Tuesday to strip them of their Africa Cup of Nations title.

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Claude Le Roy labels CAF verdict on Senegal vs Morocco AFCON final as ‘absurdity’

Veteran coach Claude Le Roy has aimed a dig at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following their decision to take away the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy from Senegal, and declare Morocco as the champions.

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Morocco declared winners of AFCON 2025 with CAF stripping Senegal of title

In a dramatic turn of events, the appeals committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has delivered its verdict regarding the disputes surrounding the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations held in Morocco. Senegal have been ruled to have lost by forfeit, granting the host nation an administrative victory and the title.

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‘Free our supporters’: Kalidou Koulibaly breaks silence on detained Senegal fans

Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly has broken his silence to demand the release of Senegalese supporters currently detained in Morocco following the scuffles that ensued during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat.