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Nigeria’s goalkeeper to Moroccans: Use my towel to wipe your tears!

Nigeria’s goalkeeper, Stanley Nwobale, took advantage of Morocco’s 1-0 loss to Senegal in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final to gloat over the Atlas Lions’ struggles against the host nation in the semi-final. Ball boys deliberately hid Nwobale’s towel, believing it contained magic, in a story that became one of the most talked-about incidents […]

Senegal Receives a Staggering Financial Reward for Winning AFCON 2025

The Senegalese national team received the largest financial reward in the history of African football after winning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, defeating Morocco 1-0 in the final. After a thrilling match, Senegal secured the victory thanks to Pape Gueye’s extra-time goal against the host nation, Morocco. Sadio Mane also won the Player […]

Senegal wins the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 with a 1-0 victory over Morocco

The Senegalese national team was crowned champion of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Morocco 1-0 in the final match at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. The first half was a thrilling and closely contested affair, with both sides squandering chances, though Senegal held the upper hand thanks to a stellar performance from […]

Africa Cup of Nations Final Madness: Senegal Walks Off and Diaz Misses a Bizarre Penalty

The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 final between Morocco and Senegal took a dramatic turn in the 90th minute. Senegal scored a goal, but it was disallowed for a foul on Achraf Hakimi after a seemingly weak challenge, sparking considerable controversy. Just minutes later, referee Ndala awarded Morocco another controversial penalty after a challenge on […]

Yassine Bounou Makes a Phenomenal Save Against Senegal in the 2025 AFCON Final

Yassine Bounou stole the show in the first half of the Morocco vs. Senegal match in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, held at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. In the fourth minute, Senegal almost scored the first goal after a perfectly executed corner kick bypassed all the Moroccan defenders, reaching Pape […]

Will Hossam Hassan be dismissed as Egypt’s coach after AFCON 2025?

The Egyptian Football Association announced that Hossam Hassan will remain as head coach of the national team until the 2026 World Cup. The veteran coach led Egypt to a fourth-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, but his comments against the Moroccan organization sparked considerable controversy. This was followed by attacks […]

With Salah and Marmoush missing penalties, Egypt loses to Nigeria on penalties

Egypt lost to Nigeria 4-2 on penalties after a goalless draw in regulation time in the third-place match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Egypt had lost in the semi-finals to Senegal 1-0, while Nigeria was eliminated on penalties by hosts Morocco after a 0-0 draw in regulation and extra time. Egypt’s performance against […]

Officially… Africa Cup of Nations 2027 Postponed

Patrice Motsepe, president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), announced the postponement of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which was scheduled to be held in Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda. The 2025 edition was held in Morocco on a new schedule, starting in December and ending in January 2026, contrary to the originally scheduled […]

Senegal files complaint against Morocco ahead of AFCON 2025 final

The Senegalese Football Federation has filed an official complaint with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) against Morocco, citing poor organization of the Lions of Teranga’s arrival in Rabat, the Moroccan capital, ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday. According to the statement, Senegal’s reception in Rabat was disastrous, with players […]