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Best XI of Players Not Going to FIFA 2026 World Cup

There are some sensational talents not competing in North America this summer.

Sports Illustrated

Motsepe at a crossroads as Afcon row and Wafcon cancellation put reputations at risk

With controversy stalking football on the continent, the Caf president has a huge challenge on his hands

The Guardian - UK

2026 World Cup Lineup Complete After Dramatic Night of Playoffs

All 48 teams have been determined for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.

Sports Illustrated

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African football chiefs plan revamp of continent's governing body

Patrice Motsepe, the boss of the Confederation of African Football (Caf), has announced a revamp of the organisation in an attempt to ensure that the scenes at end of January’s Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal do not happen again.

Radio France Internationale

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 vows to fight 'unfair administrative robbery' after CAF strips AFCON title

Senegal’s soccer federation says African officials wrongly stripped it of the Africa Cup of Nations title and it has asks sports judges to restore it

The Independent UK

Senegal launch Court of Arbitration for Sport appeal amid Africa Cup of Nations title strip

Lions of Teranga beat Morocco 1-0 back in January

Evening Standard

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Senegal take appeal of Afcon final decision to sport’s highest court

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has received Senegal’s appeal and confirmed a three-person panel will be appointed

The Independent UK

Everton star Idrissa Gueye blasts ‘ridiculous’ decision to overturn Senegal’s Afcon win

Idrissa Gueye insists Senegal deserved to win the Africa Cup of Nations after his team were stripped of the title last week

The Independent UK

Iliman Ndiaye reacts to AFCON decision with clear message after Senegal stripped of title

Everton star has made his feelings clear on Senegal’s being stripped of their AFCON title

Evening Standard

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

Senegal and Morocco's dispute over Africa Cup title has extended beyond sports

Morocco being awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title after governing body judges overturned Senegal’s victory two months after the chaotic final stunned soccer fans worldwide

The Independent UK

Senior Caf official says Senegal must ‘fight against injustice’ after Afcon final decision

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The Independent UK

Caf executive committee member condemns ‘abject’ Afcon final decision

Former head of Senegal federation says nations must ‘fight against injustice’

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African football boss defends ruling that gave Cup of Nations title to Morocco

Africa’s top football body on Thursday defended a decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco after disciplinary rulings over the final. Patrice Motsepe, president of the Confederation of African Football (Caf), said the organisation’s disciplinary and appeals panels had acted…

The Guardian - UK

‘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

FourFourTwo

What's the next move for Senegal after the Lions of Teranga were stripped of AFCON 2025 title?

Senegal beat hosts Morocco in a farcical final in January. Two months later, CAF has removed them as Africa Cup of Nations champions.

The Guardian - UK

Why Aston Villa are all set to salvage the Premier League’s rough European week

In today’s Football Daily: Caf, pivoting boots, a lack of belief at Rotherham and Andy Carroll steps into management

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The Independent UK

Senegal government makes ‘corruption’ accusation after being stripped of Afcon title

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The Independent 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 Guardian - 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

Sports Illustrated

Why Morocco Has Been Awarded Senegal’s AFCON Title 57 Days Later—What Happens Next?

The threat of “World War III” has been raised amid the heated reaction to CAF’s ruling.

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

The Independent UK

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

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