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World Cup 2026 – Group C guide: Scotland’s return sparks Brazil and Morocco nostalgia, but can they take Haiti opportunity?

Scotland, Brazil and Morocco are back it the same World Cup group after 28 years, with Haiti joining the fun

The Independent UK

How to Watch USMNT vs. Senegal on TV, Live Stream: International Friendly

The USMNT will play their penultimate match before the World Cup against the AFCON finalists.

Sports Illustrated

Royal pardon issued for Senegal fans who were jailed over Afcon final chaos

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The Independent UK

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Senegal 2026 World Cup Preview: A Point to Prove After AFCON Fiasco

The Lions of Teranga will look to use the disappointment of Morocco’s success to fuel their World Cup ambitions, but they face the ultimate challenge in the perceived “Group of Death.”

Sports Illustrated

Choice of Afcon final referee for African Champions League final criticised

Jean-Jacques Ngambo Ndala, who oversaw the Africa Cup of Nations final between Senegal and Morocco, will take charge of the Africa Champions League final first leg

The Guardian - UK

Defiant Senegal parade AFCON trophy despite being stripped of title

Lions of Teranga celebrate Africa Cup of Nations success before Peru friendly win as they fight controversial CAF ruling

Evening Standard

Senegal present Afcon trophy in front of fans despite being stripped of title

Players paraded the trophy at the Stade de France ahead of a friendly against Peru, though controversy remains after the Lions of Teranga were stripped of the title earlier this month amid a legal appeal

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Senegal stripped of title: Afcon ruling is lawful, but it puts Caf’s reputation at risk

The appeals board of African football’s ruling body, the Confederation of African Football (Caf), on 17 March overturned the outcome of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) final. Afcon is the continent’s biggest tournament.

The Conversation

‘Unjust and ridiculous’: Senegalese football fans bewildered by Afcon debacle

Supporters of national side struggle to come to terms with decision to declare Morocco the winner of Africa Cup of Nations

The Guardian - UK

Senegal government accuses CAF of ‘corruption’ after AFCON triumph overturned

An appeal board of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has stripped Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations crown and awarded it to Morocco.

The Independent UK

Senegal government alleges ‘corruption’ at Caf and calls for inquiry into Afcon chaos

Morocco were awarded a 3-0 win after The Confederation of African Football (Caf) found that Senegal had forfeited the Africa Cup of Nations final when they walked off the pitch in protest

The Independent UK

Decision to strip Senegal of Afcon title has left me gobsmacked – and others in Africa furious

Ruling of the Caf appeals committee is against the laws of the game and casts another shadow over Motsepe’s stewardship as president

The Guardian - UK

Why has Senegal’s Afcon title been taken away from them... and what comes next?

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The Independent UK

‘This is not AI’: Why stripping Senegal of Afcon title is a farcical moment in football’s fragile time

COMMENT: The decision to overturn Senegal’s victory and award victory to Morocco, two months later, opens up a chasm for doubt and post-truth, writes Jamie Braidwood

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Why have Senegal been stripped of their Afcon title and can they appeal?

Explainer: In an extraordinary decision two months after the final, Morocco have been declared the winners of the 2025 African Cup of Nations after the Confederation of African Football overturned the result

The Independent UK

Senegal vows to appeal ‘unacceptable’ Afcon forfeit ruling

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The Independent UK

Senegal stars send defiant message after being stripped of Afcon title

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Evening Standard

Senegal slam 'travesty' after AFCON decision 'brings discredit to African football'

Morocco awarded 2025 AFCON title following an appeal

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The Independent UK

Senegal federation to appeal to CAS over ‘unacceptable’ AFCON title stripping

Morocco were awarded victory following an appeal decision on Tuesday evening.

Euronews

Morocco declared AFCON 2025 winners after CAF overturns final defeat to Senegal

Two months after the final, Morocco has been awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title by the Confederation of African Football's appeal board. Senegal's 1-0 win in extra time is now officially a default 3-0 win for the host nation.

The Independent UK

Senegal stripped of Afcon title in unprecedented move – handing Morocco victory

Senegal’s players walked off the pitch in the Afcon final in protest at Morocco being awarded a late penalty

The Guardian - UK

‘We’re like a family here’: Habib Diarra delights in good times at Sunderland

The club’s record signing on adjusting to the north-east, Afcon pride, and learning from Patrick Vieira and Liam Rosenior

The Conversation

Afcon drama: what went wrong and what went right at the continent’s biggest football cup in Morocco

The 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, hosted by Morocco, produced thrills and several story lines, some good and others not so good. It ended in a victory for Senegal – their second Afcon championship. While the 1-0 victory over Morocco was deserved, the championship game ended on…

The Independent UK

Senegal boss defends Afcon final walk-off protest in social media post

Senegal’s players walked off the pitch after Morocco were awarded a stoppage time penalty in the Afcon final

The Guardian - UK

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

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