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Morocco jails 18 Senegal fans for hooliganism at Cup of Nations final

Eighteen Senegalese football fans are facing prison terms ranging from three to 12 months after a court in Morocco on Friday found them guilty of hooliganism during the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat.

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Moroccan court sentences 19 soccer fans to prison over hooliganism at chaotic Africa Cup final

A Moroccan court has sentenced 19 soccer fans to up to a year in prison on charges of hooliganism stemming from a chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final that saw supporters try to storm the field

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Doubts over hosts’ readiness set to force postponement of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations

Next year’s Africa Cup of Nations could be postponed until 2028 owing to doubts over the readiness of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda to host

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Africa Cup knockout tie legends

This week on The Sound Kitchen, you’ll hear the answer to the question about the knockout tie in the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations. There’s the Sound Kitchen Mailbag, your answers to the bonus question on “The Listeners Corner”, Ollia Horton’s “Happy Moment”, and a tasty musical dessert on Erwan…

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Regis Le Bris hails ‘new start’ for summer signing Habib Diarra

The Africa Cup of Nations winner scored one goal and was involved in another in the rout of Burnley.

The Independent UK

Senegal to appeal Confederation of African Football sanctions over CAN final

Senegal says it plans to appeal the decision by the Confederation of African Football to suspend coach Pape Thiaw for five matches and impose a $100,000 fine, following chaotic scenes at the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco earlier this month.

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Match bans and fines handed down after chaotic scenes at CAN final

Following the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco earlier this month, which saw Senegal walk off the field after Morocco were given a late penalty moments after Senegal had a goal disallowed, Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has been banned for five Confederation of African Football matches and fined $100,000.…

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Senegal football federation boss hits out at Moroccan influence on African game

A week after Senegal lifted the Africa Cup of Nations cup with a 1-0 victory over Morocco, Senegal football chief Abdoulaye Fall hit out at what he claimed was Morocco's undue influence over the continental game.

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Senegal's top politicians welcome home triumphant Africa Cup of Nations squad

Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko led the welcome- home delegation in the capital Dakar on Tuesday morning for the football squad that claimed the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following a 1-0 victory over Morocco.

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Inside the magic and chaos of the Africa Cup of Nations

While Senegal’s victory in the chaotic final has made the headlines, we look at five other big takeaways from the tournament – from the strong diaspora representation to the floor-filling tunes

The Guardian - UK

Senegal president hails ‘incredibly fair’ Afcon triumph as he greets players after controversial final

Senegal’s players arrived back in Dakar on Tuesday morning after winning Afcon in controversial fashion on Sunday night

The Independent UK

Senegal sub goalkeeper tackled by Moroccan ball boys during dramatic AFCON final

Senegal’s back-up goalkeeper was tackled by Moroccan ball boys during the dramatic Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finale on Sunday (18 January).

The Independent UK

Fans in Senegal await return of Cup of Nations-winning team

Thousands of fans were expected to line the streets in the Senegalese capital Dakar on Monday night to greet the return of the national football team that claimed the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following a 1-0 victory over Morocco.

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Morocco to pursue legal action over chaotic end to Africa Cup of Nations final

Morocco’s football federation has announced it will pursue legal action over the outcome of the controversial Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday

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Senegal set to be sanctioned as investigation launched after Afcon final protest

Senegal were led off the field by head coach Pape Thiaw after hosts Morocco were awarded a controversial late penalty

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Morocco and Senegal managers pulled apart at full time in dramatic AFCON final

Morocco manager Walid Regragui and Senegal’s Papa Thiaw had to be separated after clashing at the full time whistle following a controversial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finale on Sunday (18 January).

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Sadio Mane praised after ending Senegal protest in chaotic Afcon final

In what was possibly his final Africa Cup of Nations match for Senegal, Mane convinced his team-mates to return to the pitch after their extraordinary walk-off protest

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Brahim Diaz in tears after disastrous ‘Panenka’ penalty costs Morocco Afcon final

Diaz inexplicably went for a ‘Panenka’ attempt in the 24th minute of stoppage time and his weak penalty sailed tamely into the arms of Mendy

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The Independent UK

Senegal erupts in joy after dramatic win to take the Africa Cup of Nations

Senegal is celebrating after its soccer team defeated Morocco 1-0 to win the Africa Cup of Nations

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Why did Senegal players walk off against Morocco? How one decision sent Afcon final into meltdown

Senegal walked off the pitch in protest to a contentious late penalty decision against them, before Brahim Diaz stunningly missed his spot-kick with an inexplicable ‘Panenka’ effort

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Senegal outwit Morocco to claim 2025 Africa Cup of Nations

Pape Gueye's goal in the first minutes of extra-time powered Senegal to a second Africa Cup of Nations title on Sunday night at the expense of hosts Morocco.

The Independent UK

Africa Cup of Nations thrown into chaos after Senegal players walk off field in protest

Senegal fans attempted to storm the pitch and journalists clashing in the press box

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Senegal win Africa Cup of Nations after walking off pitch amid penalty chaos

Senegal 1-0 Morocco (after extra time): Brahim Diaz missed a stoppage time spot-kick as the hosts faltered

The Guardian - UK

Senegal 1-0 Morocco: Pape Gueye hits Afcon final winner in extra time against hosts after chaotic scenes over disputed penalty – as it happened

Senegal’s players left the field in protest at a penalty decision before returning to stun the hosts in an astonishing final

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