AFCON

Shocking Ruling Disqualifies Senegal As Africa Cup of Nations Champions

Senegal has been stripped of its Africa Cup of Nations title. The Confederation of African Football announced on Tuesday that appeals judges overturned Senegal’s victory in the chaotic January final, awarding the championship to host nation Morocco instead. The ruling transforms Senegal’s extra-time win into a 3-0 default victory for...

8 months agoMarch 18, 2026By Siphiwe DlaminiAFCON

Sadio Mane The Hero Of Afcon Final

The Africa Cup of Nations final descended into chaos as Senegal’s players and technical staff reacted furiously to a late refereeing decision that threatened to derail the showpiece match. Deep into stoppage time, Morocco were awarded a penalty after a VAR review, a moment that ignited anger among the Senegalese...

10 months agoJanuary 19, 2026By Siphiwe DlaminiAFCON

Mané Magic Sends Senegal Soaring Into Final

Sadio Mané etched his name into Senegalese folklore once again, lashing home a 78th-minute winner that shattered Egypt’s resistance and propelled the Teranga Lions into the Africa Cup of Nations final. The 1–0 triumph in Tangier keeps alive Senegal’s dream of a second consecutive crown and extends the Pharaohs’ agony...

10 months agoJanuary 15, 2026Bobby BoucherAFCON, Football