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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 5 - The Untold Story

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

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

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Senegal players return home to heroes’ welcome after dramatic Afcon victory

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The Independent UK

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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The Independent UK

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).

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

Evening Standard

'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

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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

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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

The Independent UK

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

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

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

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

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