Africa Cup of Nations
CAF African continental tournament.
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CAS denies ruling in Senegal-Morocco Africa Cup of Nations 2025 dispute
A fake document circulating on social media claims to be a CAS arbitral award stating that Senegal has recovered its Africa Cup of Nations title. The Lausanne court has formally denied this, clarifying that proceedings are still ongoing.
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Senegal's World Cup team doctor lacked sports medicine background, federation president reveals
Senegal Football Federation president Abdoulaye Fall has confirmed the squad's team doctor at the World Cup was trained as a gynaecologist, not a sports medicine specialist, leaving players unsettled about their medical support during the tournament.
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Pape Thiaw sacked by Senegal after World Cup exit in Round of 16
The Senegalese Football Federation officially ended Pape Thiaw's tenure as national team manager on Sunday, following the Lions of Teranga's premature elimination in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.
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The fake CAS verdict on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations: why the viral document doesn't hold up
A document presented as a Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling, claiming Senegal has recovered its 2025 African champion title stripped by the CAF, is circulating widely on social media. Multiple major inconsistencies prove it is a forgery.
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Sadio Mané announces international retirement after Senegal's World Cup elimination
With 54 goals in 130 caps, Sadio Mané announced Thursday his international retirement following Senegal's 2-3 defeat to Belgium in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Al Nasser forward does not rule out returning one day as head coach.
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Failed Panenka at AFCON: Altercation between Brahim Diaz and Hakimi confirmed
According to L'Équipe, Brahim Diaz and Achraf Hakimi had a heated altercation during Morocco's March gathering following the Real Madrid forward's missed panenka in the 2025 AFCON final. Their relationship remains strained despite Diaz's apologies.
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Suspended by CAF, Luca Zidane to miss first two Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
Already eliminated with Algeria at the World Cup following a disappointing tournament, Luca Zidane will not rejoin the Fennecs in September: a two-match suspension handed down by CAF rules him out of the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers against Zambia and Burundi.
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Antar Yahia named Algeria manager after Petkovic's departure
The Algerian Football Federation is set to hand the reins of the national team to Antar Yahia, a former international defender with limited coaching experience. He will succeed Vladimir Petkovic, whose 2026 World Cup record was deemed insufficient.
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Free after Tunisia, Renard courted by Algeria, Senegal and Ivory Coast
Named urgently to the Tunisia bench during the 2026 World Cup, Hervé Renard announced he would not extend his stay. Three African national teams — Algeria, Senegal and Ivory Coast — are now competing for his services.
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After Senegal's elimination, Habib Beye and Hervé Renard eye the Lions' bench
Senegal's elimination in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup against Belgium (2-3) has weakened head coach Pape Thiaw. On social media, supporters are calling for Habib Beye or Hervé Renard to succeed him.
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Eliminated by Belgium's Comeback, 2026 World Cup Reignites Pape Thiaw and Habib Beye Debate
Senegal was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup in the round of 16 by Belgium (3-2) on Wednesday night after leading 2-0 with five minutes remaining. The dramatic collapse has put manager Pape Thiaw under pressure, with midfielder Pape Gueye announcing his withdrawal from the national team and supporters calling for Habib Beye's appointment.
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Africa Cup of Nations still looms: Chibi taunts eliminated Senegal at World Cup
After Senegal's elimination by Belgium in the World Cup round of 16, Moroccan Mohamed Chibi reignited tensions on Instagram stemming from the Africa Cup of Nations final, which Morocco won by walkover.
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Pape Gueye suspends international career to demand Senegal coaching staff departure
Substituted during Senegal's elimination by Belgium (3-2 a.e.t.), Pape Gueye announced on Instagram that he would take a break from the Lions of Teranga as long as the current coaching staff, led by Pape Thiaw, remains in place.
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Tielemans' last-gasp penalty snatches Belgium's World Cup survival after Senegal squander two-goal lead
Senegal led 2-0 with five minutes remaining but Belgium scored twice in three minutes through Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans to force extra time, before Tielemans converted a controversial VAR-awarded penalty deep into stoppage time to send Belgium through.
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Barry admits Ghana defended 10 metres deeper than England prepared for at AFCON
England assistant manager Anthony Barry revealed at half-time that Ghana, marshalled by Carlos Queiroz, sat far deeper than the Three Lions had anticipated, leaving them with 79% possession but zero shots on target.
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Luca Zidane targeted by wave of criticism after fresh error with Algeria
Granada goalkeeper Luca Zidane was blamed for a decisive mistake on Jordan's opening goal, drawing fierce social media backlash despite Algeria's eventual victory.
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DR Congo's living-statue fan Mboladinga reaches Mexico after Ebola travel delays
Michel Kuka Mboladinga, the DR Congo super-fan who stands motionless dressed as assassinated Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba, has arrived in Mexico in time to support his country against Colombia in Guadalajara on Tuesday.
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Ibrahim Mbaye could start against Norway, Pape Thiaw hesitates to change his attack
After Senegal's defeat to France (1-3), PSG prospect Ibrahim Mbaye is being called for a starting spot in the decisive match against Norway. Head coach Pape Thiaw remains attached to his usual attacking trio.
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Ibrahim Maza, Bayer Leverkusen midfielder ranked in world top 10 by Romain Molina
Journalist Romain Molina has placed Ibrahim Maza, 20, among the ten best talents of his generation worldwide. The Bayer Leverkusen playmaker chose to represent Algeria rather than Germany, the country where he was born.
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Egypt Clinches Historic First World Cup Victory Against New Zealand
Trailing after Finn Surman's 15th-minute goal, Egypt reversed the result against New Zealand 3-1 in the second half through Ziko, Salah and Trezeguet, securing their first-ever World Cup win after three previous appearances.
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