A little scene of drama broke out when Senegal’s reserve goalkeeper, Yehvann Diouf, was attacked by Morocco’s ball boys during the AFCON final tie on Sunday. DAILY POST reports that there was a tense atmosphere in the stadium during the…

Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has apologised following a controversial incident during his team’s 1-0 win over hosts Morocco on Sunday. Thiaw briefly ordered his players to leave the pitch in protest after a penalty was awarded to Morocco’s Brahim Diaz,…

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has condemned the chaotic scenes that marred Senegal’s dramatic victory over hosts Morocco in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, describing the conduct of some players, officials and supporters as unacceptable. PREMIUM TIMES…

Morocco head coach, Walid Regragui, has claimed Brahim Diaz missed a late penalty against Senegal in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, because he was “disturbed”. Diaz had the chance to seal victory for the hosts with…

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final between Senegal and Morocco on Sunday delivered a night of high drama, marked by unusual touchline incidents, a controversial penalty decision, and a decisive extra-time goal that sealed the title. As rain fell…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will receive $15,000 for finishing third at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, DAILY POST reports. The bonus was initially meant for the semi-final where they lost 4-2 on penalities to hosts Atlas Lions of Morocco. The…

Football’s lawmakers are set to review proposals that could expand the circumstances in which a player can receive a red card for denying a goalscoring opportunity. As reported by BBC Sport on Monday, the IFAB will discuss potential changes at…

Former Nigeria international, Odion Ighalo, ex-South Africa forward, Teko Modise and former Chelsea forward, Solomon Kalou, have condemned Senegal for walking off the pitch over a referee decision in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. While the…

January 19, 2026 9:35 am FIFA President Gianni Infantino FIFA President Gianni Infantino condemned “some Senegal players” for the “unacceptable scenes” during Sunday’s AFCON final in which the eventual champions walked off the pitch in protest at a penalty awarded…

Duke Udi is reportedly on the verge of dumping First Bank for Sunshine Stars, DAILY POST reports. DAILY POST reports that Udi was on the touchline for First Bank FC 2-0 win over Ekiti United in a matchday nine fixture…

Ex-Man United striker, Wayne Rooney believes Manchester United supporters were given a rare reminder of the club’s glory days after witnessing a change in atmosphere that he likened to the Sir Alex Ferguson era. As reported by BBC Sport on…

Former Chelsea attacker, Solomon Kalou, has slammed Morocan forward, Brahim Diaz for wasting the opportunity that could have seen his side win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations trophy. Diaz missed a spot kick in the very last minute of…

Moroccan fans walked out of the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in the capital Rabat in utmost despair as Senegal stunned the hosts in Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final in an extra-time thriller. Many of the Atlas Lions’ supporters had…

Morocco forward Brahim Díaz has won the Puma Golden Boot at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025. Playing before home fans, the Atlas Lions attacker topped the scoring chart, underlining his influence after also finishing top scorer in…

Former Super Eagles forward, Odion Ighalo, has criticised Real Madrid and Morocco man, Brahim Díaz, for wasting a golden opportunity to hand his country the Africa Cup of Nations trophy on home soil. Ighalo wondered why Diaz could decide to…