Senegal players return home to heroes’ welcome after dramatic Afcon victory IN FULL The Independent UK · Jan 20
Moroccan FA says it will begin legal action against CAF and FIFA following chaotic end to AFCON final Morocco lost the final to Senegal in extra time - but only after Senegal boss Pep Thiaw ordered his players off the pitch when a late Moroccan penalty was awarded FourFourTwo · Jan 20
Senegal president hails ‘incredibly fair’ Afcon triumph as he greets players after controversial final Senegal’s players arrived back in Dakar on Tuesday morning after winning Afcon in controversial fashion on Sunday night The Independent UK · Jan 20
IShowSpeed reveals himself as AFCON final mascot in Senegal vs. Morocco IShowSpeed did his famous backflips at the biggest stage in Africa. Dot Esports · Jan 20
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 · Jan 19
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 · Jan 19
Senegal sub goalkeeper tackled by Moroccan ball boys during dramatic AFCON final Senegal’s back-up goalkeeper was tackled by Moroccan ball boys during the dramatic Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finale on Sunday (18 January). The Independent UK · Jan 19
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 · Jan 19
‘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 · Jan 19
Fans in Senegal await return of Cup of Nations-winning team Thousands of fans were expected to line the streets in the Senegalese capital Dakar on Monday night to greet the return of the national football team that claimed the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following a 1-0 victory over Morocco. Radio France Internationale · Jan 19
How Sadio Mané’s calm saved the Afcon final from absolute chaos The veteran is known for his sense of responsibility and it was apparent as his Senegal teammates threatened to quit African football’s showpiece The Guardian - US · Jan 19
Journalists boo Senegal’s Pape Thiaw at press conference after AFCON final drama Senegal's coach Pape Thiaw was booed by journalists at the post-match press conference after he ordered his team off the pitch at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final on Sunday (18 January). The Independent UK · Jan 19
'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 Evening Standard · Jan 19
'We have to be serious': Edouard Mendy reacts to Brahim Diaz penalty theory after AFCON final drama Brahim Diaz had the chance to secure Morocco’s first AFCON title in 50 years Evening Standard · Jan 19
FourFourTwo · Jan 19 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 · Jan 19 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
The Independent UK · Jan 19 Senegal set to be sanctioned as investigation launched after Afcon final protest Senegal were led off the field by head coach Pape Thiaw after hosts Morocco were awarded a controversial late penalty
Sports Illustrated · Jan 19 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 · Jan 19 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 · Jan 19 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 · Jan 19 Morocco and Senegal managers pulled apart at full time in dramatic AFCON final Morocco manager Walid Regragui and Senegal’s Papa Thiaw had to be separated after clashing at the full time whistle following a controversial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finale on Sunday (18 January).
The Independent UK · Jan 19 Morocco criticised over towel trick despite winning Afcon fair play award Senegal triumphed after extra-time in a controversial match, with fans criticising attempts to prevent towels being handed to Edouard Mendy to combat the wet conditions in Rabat
The Independent UK · Jan 19 Sadio Mane explains why he stopped Senegal’s Afcon final protest Sadio Mane persuaded his Senegal team-mates to return to the pitch after they walked off following the decision to award Morocco a stoppage-time penalty
The Independent UK · Jan 19 Sadio Mane praised after ending Senegal protest in chaotic Afcon final In what was possibly his final Africa Cup of Nations match for Senegal, Mane convinced his team-mates to return to the pitch after their extraordinary walk-off protest
The Independent UK · Jan 19 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