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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 Independent 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 Guardian - UK

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…

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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 Independent 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

The Guardian - UK

I watched dramatic Morocco vs Senegal AFCON Final with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani

Zohran Mamdani's AFCON watch party lived up to the hype

FourFourTwo

Lisandro Martínez, Manchester United criticism and the Butt of the joke

In today’s Football Daily: Chatty men on podcasts and some Old Trafford beef

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Brahim Diaz and the worst Panenka penalty misses after Afcon despair

AFCON 2026: Morocco star Brahim Diaz blew the chance to win the 2026 Afcon final against Senegal at the end of normal time after a dreadful Panenka attempt, writes Aman Mahmood, but he is far from the first culprit

The Independent UK

IShowSpeed reveals himself as AFCON final mascot in Senegal vs. Morocco

IShowSpeed did his famous backflips at the biggest stage in Africa.

Dot Esports

Brahim Díaz learns cruel Panenka lesson to break Morocco’s hearts in Afcon final

Brahim Díaz’s misjudged penalty after Senegal’s walk-off chaos at end of Afcom final leaves him facing a lifetime of criticism

The Guardian - UK

The dangerous precedent set by Senegal’s ‘shameful’ Afcon final walk-off protest

Comment: Senegal’s circus in the Afcon final will require an emphatic response from football’s leaders to prevent the game from falling into a state of lawlessness

The Independent UK

Referees in crisis and pitch pressure: six things we learned from Afcon 2025

Dramatic tournament left food for thought for the 2027 edition, from the weather to the warm welcome in Morocco

The Guardian - UK

‘The dream will have to wait’: Moroccan media reacts to Afcon final heartache

Walid Regragui faced calls to resign despite stunning record with Atlas Lions after nightmare that prolongs 50-year wait

The Guardian - UK

Fighting ballboys, walking off: Senegal are Afcon champions after weirdest final

In today’s Football Daily: looking back on the Afcon final chaos

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Evening Standard

'Shameful': How controversial AFCON final descended into total chaos

Senegal players stormed off the pitch after last-gasp penalty award before returning to beat Morocco in extra time

International Business Times UK

Brahim Diaz Claims AFCON Golden Boot, but 'Panenka' Disaster Leaves Morocco Heartbroken

Brahim Diaz won the AFCON Golden Boot with five goals, but his missed Panenka penalty helped Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 in extra time.

FourFourTwo

Senegal boss Pape Thiaw opens up on his decision to order players off the pitch during chaotic AFCON final climax

Thiaw ordered his players off after Morocco were awarded a controversial late penalty in a dramatic AFCON final

The Guardian - UK

Morocco to pursue legal action over chaotic end to Africa Cup of Nations final

Morocco’s football federation has announced it will pursue legal action over the outcome of the controversial Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday

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Trent Alexander-Arnold Reacts to Brahim Diaz’s Horror AFCON Penalty

Alexander-Arnold watched his Real Madrid teammate miss a crucial penalty on the biggest stage in African football.

Evening Standard

CAF issue statement as Senegal and Morocco set to discover punishment for AFCON final chaos

The fallout from a remarkable AFCON 2025 final continues

Euronews

Senegal stun Morocco in AFCON 2025 final to retain continental crown

AFCON 2025 concluded with a dramatic finale as Senegal defeated hosts Morocco to be crowned champions of Africa, capping a tournament filled with surprises, emotion and unforgettable moments on and off the pitch.

The Independent UK

Senegal gave ‘shamfeul image of Africa’ with Afcon walk-off protest, says Morocco coach

Thiaw later apologised and said his decision to call his players into the dressing room was made in the heat of the moment

The Guardian - US

Zohran Mamdani’s Afcon watch party brings African football to a New York landmark

The newly inaugurated mayor of New York City put an extraordinary game on in a classic location, a formula he aims to mimic later this year

The Independent UK

Brahim Diaz in tears after disastrous ‘Panenka’ penalty costs Morocco Afcon final

Diaz inexplicably went for a ‘Panenka’ attempt in the 24th minute of stoppage time and his weak penalty sailed tamely into the arms of Mendy

Evening Standard

'Not a good look for African football': Senegal criticised for temporary refusal to continue AFCON final

AFCON final overshadowed by Senegal’s extraordinary walk off in second half stoppage time

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