14 stories tagged #Africa Cup of Nations

  1. Morocco's King Pardons Senegal Fans Ahead of Eid Al Adha
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    Morocco's King Pardons Senegal Fans Ahead of Eid Al Adha

    King Mohammed VI pardons convicted Senegal soccer fans for human considerations before Eid Al Adha, citing fraternal ties.

    last wk. 1 min read
  2. CAF Promises Reform After Afcon Final Scandal
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    CAF Promises Reform After Afcon Final Scandal

    Confederation of African Football pledges regulatory overhauls to restore credibility following the controversial stripping of Senegal's Afcon title.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  3. CAF President Announces Africa Cup of Nations Expansion to 28 Teams
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    CAF President Announces Africa Cup of Nations Expansion to 28 Teams

    Patrice Motsepe reveals plans to grow the continental tournament, details a new Nations League, and confirms 2027 hosts.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  4. CAF General Secretary Resigns Amid Corruption Scandal and Leadership Crisis
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    CAF General Secretary Resigns Amid Corruption Scandal and Leadership Crisis

    Veron Mossengo-Omba steps down as CAF general secretary amid allegations of corruption, controversy over Senegal's Africa Cup of Nations title revocation, and questions over his extended tenure.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  5. Senegal to Parade Afcon Trophy Despite Title Stripped
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    Senegal to Parade Afcon Trophy Despite Title Stripped

    Senegal defies CAF's ruling by planning a trophy parade ahead of its friendly against Peru, vowing a legal crusade to reclaim its 2023 Africa Cup of Nations title.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  6. Senegal Vows Legal Crusade to Keep AFCON Title
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    Senegal Vows Legal Crusade to Keep AFCON Title

    Senegal’s soccer federation launches legal battle after CAF strips its Africa Cup of Nations title over disputed final match penalty protest.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  7. Nicolas Pepe Recalled to Ivory Coast Squad After Diomande Injury
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    Nicolas Pepe Recalled to Ivory Coast Squad After Diomande Injury

    Ivory Coast striker Nicolas Pepe returns to national team for World Cup warm-ups following Yann Diomande's injury.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  8. CAF President Admits African Football Trust Crisis After AFCON Title Controversy
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    CAF President Admits African Football Trust Crisis After AFCON Title Controversy

    Confederation of African Football chief Patrice Motsepe acknowledges ongoing integrity concerns after Senegal lost AFCON title due to walk-off protest. Morocco awarded championship by appeal board.

    2mo ago 1 min read