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Togo’s diplomatic maneuvers often speak volumes without uttering a word. On March 9, 2026, Russia’s Defense Minister, Andreï Belousov, touched down in Lomé by plane, only to be greeted the following day by Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé. The meeting, though confirmed by an insider within the Togolese presidency to Jeune Afrique, remained shrouded in secrecy, with […]
Ligue des champions : Le résultat des huitièmes et le programme des quarts Le choc attendu PSG – Liverpool aura bien lieu, après leurs victoires contre Chelsea et Galatasaray. Découvrez les résultats des huitièmes de finale de l’UEFA Champions League, et le programme complet des quarts de finale. Le 19/03 à 10h02 | Durée : […]
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final has become the center of a massive legal dispute. Two months after their victory, the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has made the shocking decision to strip Sénégal of their title, sparking widespread confusion across the continent. In an unprecedented move, the CAF has officially overturned the results […]
CAN 2025 : le Maroc déclaré champion d’Afrique, le Sénégal ne veut pas en rester là La Coupe d’Afrique des Nations de football connaît un dénouement inédit. Le Sénégal, sacré champion il y a deux mois, se voit retirer son titre par la Confédération africaine de football, au profit du Maroc. Par Jérôme Val • Publié […]
CAN 2025: Senegal calls for international inquiry into CAF ‘corruption suspicions’ Crédit photo, Président de la République du Sénégal/Facebook The Senegalese government has issued a strong and immediate response to the decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeals Jury, which declared Senegal to have forfeited the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco […]
Morocco has been named the official winner of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following a landmark ruling by the CAF Appeal Committee. The decision nullifies the original final result against Sénégal, stripping the Lions of Teranga of their trophy. This verdict comes after chaotic scenes in Rabat, where the Sénégalese squad briefly abandoned the […]
Senegal loses CAN 2026 title to Morocco after final turmoil 2026 African Cup of Nations, Football, Sports Two months after a chaotic final on January 18, 2026, the African Football Confederation has stripped Senegal of its CAN 2026 title, awarding it to Morocco instead. An appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport has been […]
The world of African football is reeling after a stunning announcement from the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF). On Tuesday evening, the governing body decided to strip Senegal of their championship status and award the 35th Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco. This comes despite the fact that the Lions of the Teranga actually […]
A seismic shock has hit the world of African football, leaving fans and officials in a state of disbelief. Exactly two months after celebrating their second continental victory in Morocco, the Lions of Teranga have been stripped of their trophy by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Although Senegal won the final on the pitch […]
Roland-Garros Tribunes désertées au soleil, malaise d’une ramasseuse de balle et joueurs qui tentent de “survivre” : gros coup de chaud à Roland-Garros RTL.fr – Sport
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced on Tuesday, March 17, the annulment of Senegal’s CAN 2025 triumph, originally secured against Morocco (1-0 after extra time) on January 18. CAF’s appeals committee penalized the “Lions of Teranga” with a 3-0 forfeit victory for Morocco, citing incidents during the final match. The Senegalese Football Federation retains […]
The dust has barely settled on the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 final, yet controversy still rages. While Senegal had celebrated an unforgettable victory in extra time against Morocco, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has since overturned the result, declaring the Atlas Lions the champions by default. Why did the CAF rule in […]