Federation rejects CAF ruling and prepares legal challenge over Morocco decision. The Fédération Sénégalaise de Football have firmly rejected the decision by the Confederation of African Football to award the AFCON 2025 title to the Morocco national football team, insisting they will not hand over the trophy. In an official statement, the Senegalese federation made it clear they strongly disagree with CAF’s ruling, which declared the Senegal national football team to have forfeited the final and awarded Morocco a 3–0 victory. The federation also confirmed that they are taking the matter further by filing an appeal with the Court of…
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Senegal star blasts “corruption” after Morocco awarded title by CAF ruling. Sadio Mané has issued a powerful statement following the controversial AFCON 2025 ruling that saw the Morocco national football team awarded the title over the Senegal national football team. “What happened has gone too far. This is not the football we fight for, not the Africa we believe in.” The Senegal forward did not hold back, raising serious concerns about governance in African football. “There is too much corruption in our game, and it’s killing the passion of millions of fans across the continent. Players give everything on the…
Former Liverpool defender questions CAF decision after Senegal stripped of AFCON crown. Former Jamie Carragher has strongly criticised the decision by the Confederation of African Football to award the AFCON 2025 title to the Morocco national football team after the Senegal national football team were ruled to have forfeited the final. Reacting to the controversial ruling, Carragher expressed disbelief at how a match result could be overturned after the final whistle and celebrations had already taken place. “Right, hold on a minute… so Senegal win the Africa Cup of Nations final, the crowd’s going wild, the players are lifting the…
Kvaratskhelia, Barcola, and Mayulu fire Paris Saint-Germain into last eight with 8-2 aggregate win. Paris Saint-Germain booked their place in the Champions League quarter-finals with a commanding 3-0 win over Chelsea FC at Stamford Bridge, completing an 8-2 aggregate triumph. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia opened the scoring early, outmuscling Chelsea’s Mamadou Sarr on a misjudged defensive play before beating Robert Sanchez in goal. Bradley Barcola added a second with a superb strike following a pass from Achraf Hakimi, effectively ending any hope of a comeback from the Blues. Substitute Senny Mayulu sealed the win in the second half with a lethal first-time…
Stunning strike by Eberechi Eze inspires Gunners to 2-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen. Arsenal have advanced to the Champions League quarter-finals after a commanding 2-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the last-16 second leg at the Emirates Stadium, completing a 3-1 aggregate win. Eberechi Eze opened the scoring with a sensational long-range strike late in the first half, while Declan Rice added a composed finish after the interval to seal the victory. Arsenal had scraped a 1-1 draw in the first leg thanks to a late penalty from Kai Havertz, but the rematch saw Mikel Arteta’s side dominate, producing eye-catching…
Appeal board overturns final result, crowns hosts champions in dramatic ruling. The Confederation of African Football has officially awarded the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco national football team after ruling that Senegal national football team forfeited the final. The decision came from CAF’s Appeal Board, which upheld a protest filed by the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football, overturning an earlier disciplinary ruling and awarding Morocco a 3–0 victory in line with tournament regulations. “The Senegal National Team is declared to have forfeited the Final Match… with the result recorded as 3–0 in favour of the Fédération Royale…
Vinícius Jr stars as 10-man City crash out with 5-1 aggregate defeat. Real Madrid knocked Manchester City out of the UEFA Champions League once again, sealing a 2-1 victory at the Etihad Stadium to complete a dominant 5-1 aggregate win. City’s already difficult task of overturning a 3-0 first-leg deficit became nearly impossible early on when captain Bernardo Silva was sent off for handling the ball on the goal line. Vinícius Júnior calmly converted the resulting penalty to effectively end the contest, continuing his standout performance across both legs. Despite the setback, City responded through Erling Haaland, who equalised before…
Super Eagles suffer setback in World Cup playoff dispute, but federation pushes forward with fresh action. FIFA have officially dismissed a petition filed by the Nigeria Football Federation against the DR Congo national football team, dealing a setback to Nigeria’s efforts to challenge their 2026 World Cup playoff elimination. The complaint stemmed from Nigeria’s defeat on penalties in November 2025, with the NFF questioning the eligibility of certain DR Congo players, particularly those believed to hold dual citizenship, which conflicts with Congolese nationality regulations. Among the players highlighted were Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Axel Tuanzebe, both reportedly holding dual passports. FIFA…
Premier League Key Match Incidents Panel rules VAR should have awarded spot-kick. Brighton & Hove Albion FC should have been awarded a penalty in their 1-0 home defeat to Arsenal FC on 4 March, according to the Premier League’s Key Match Incidents (KMI) Panel. The incident occurred in the third minute of first-half stoppage time, with Brighton chasing the game after Bukayo Saka’s ninth-minute goal. After a cross from the left, midfielder Mats Wieffer ran into the box but was hauled to the ground by Gabriel Martinelli. Referee Chris Kavanagh allowed play to continue, and VAR Michael Salisbury cleared the…
Brentford lead the Premier League in penalties received, showcasing their attacking efficiency. The Premier League has seen some surprising trends in penalty awards this season, with Brentford FC emerging as the team awarded the most penalties. Their direct attacking style, quick transitions, and intelligent movement in the box have consistently drawn fouls from defenders, giving them an edge in this metric. “Brentford’s rise above traditional heavyweights like Manchester City, Chelsea, Manchester United, and Liverpool reflects tactical efficiency rather than just match volume,” PUNCH Online reports. Here’s the full top 10 list of EPL teams with the most penalties awarded, according…