sport can 2025: why Senegal lost its african cup title The CAF has stripped Senegal of its African Cup title, awarding it to Morocco after an appeal. This unprecedented decision raises questions: how can a completed tournament result be overturned, and what happens next with Senegal’s appeal to the CAS on march 25, 2026? why the caf revoked Senegal’s title and awarded it to Morocco The African Cup of Nations 2026 final was supposed to crown Senegal as champions after a thrilling victory over hosts Morocco. Instead, controversy erupted when…
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Burkina Faso’s national health financing forum concludes
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Read MoreMali’s vital services bolstered by world bank funding
WASHINGTON, March 26, 2026 – The World Bank has given its approval for a 150 million dollar credit from the International Development Association (IDA), earmarked to guarantee the sustained provision of crucial health and education services across Mali. This financial injection aims to tackle the multifaceted climatic, security, and economic challenges that the nation has confronted in recent years. The Emergency Access Project for Essential Services in Mali will underpin the ongoing operations of national and regional healthcare facilities. This includes funding their running costs, ensuring the supply of vital…
Read MoreSenegal’s can 2025 title revoked: legal battle over football’s final whistle
In a stunning turn of events, the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) Appeal Jury recently overturned the on-field result of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final, awarding Morocco a 3-0 victory on the green table after Senegal temporarily left the pitch. The decision, based on Articles 82 and 84 of the CAN regulations, has sparked intense debate about the interpretation of sporting law and the power dynamics within continental football governance. What does the CAF appeal jury’s decision entail? The CAF Appeal Jury invoked Chapter 35 of the…
Read MoreFaure gnassingbé’s balancing act between Russia, ECOWAS and AES
The Togo presidency’s deliberate silence speaks volumes about its diplomatic strategy. On March 9, Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov arrived in Lomé by plane. The next day, he was received by Togo’s President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé. While an anonymous source within the Togolese presidency confirmed this meeting to Jeune Afrique, no official statement was released about the encounter. Why Togo plays its cards close to its chest The discreet nature of this high-level exchange highlights a calculated approach to diplomacy. Faure Gnassingbé appears to be carefully navigating between competing geopolitical…
Read MoreLigue des champions : Le résultat des huitièmes et le programme des quarts
Ligue des champions : Le résultat des huitièmes et le programme des quarts Le choc attendu PSG – Liverpool aura bien lieu, après leurs victoires contre Chelsea et Galatasaray. Découvrez les résultats des huitièmes de finale de l’UEFA Champions League, et le programme complet des quarts de finale. Le 19/03 à 10h02 | Durée : 1:01 Partager Partager By Aïcha Abdou — Senior correspondent
Read MoreCan 2025: why the title was stripped from Senegal so late
The Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final has sparked intense debate after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) overturned Senegal’s victory and awarded the title to Morocco—two months post-match. This unprecedented decision, triggered by a Moroccan appeal, has left fans and analysts questioning the timing and fairness of the ruling. a controversial ruling two months later The CAF’s decision to strip Senegal of their CAN 2025 crown stems from a Moroccan appeal filed shortly after the January 18 final. While the match initially ended in Senegal’s favor, the Moroccan delegation…
Read MoreSenegal demands international corruption probe after controversial CAN 2025 title reversal
Following an appeal lodged by the Moroccan Football Federation, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) made a pivotal decision on Tuesday evening: awarding the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2025) title to Morocco. This comes despite Senegal having defeated Morocco 1-0 in the 35th edition’s final on January 18. In response, the Senegalese Football Federation announced its intent to appeal, while the Senegalese government has called for an international investigation into “suspicions of corruption within CAF’s governing bodies.” “This isn’t April Fools’,” and “The joke of the century” were among…
Read MoreSenegal loses CAN 2025 championship title following CAF ruling
SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP La CAF change l’issue de la finale de la CAN 2025 et attribue finalement le titre au Maroc après avoir déclaré le Sénégal forfait. The conclusion of the Africa Cup of Nations has taken an unexpected turn long after the final whistle. In a stunning development for Africa news English followers, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has overturned the results of the final match between Sénégal and Maroc. Although Sénégal originally secured a 1-0 victory in extra time, a new ruling released on Tuesday evening by…
Read MoreCan 2025: Morocco declared africa cup of nations winner after controversial final
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 final between Morocco and Senegal has taken a dramatic turn months after the match. The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has declared Morocco the tournament’s winner following a decision by its Appeals Committee, reversing the on-field result. Initially, Senegal secured a 1-0 victory in extra time, but incidents after the final whistle led to the Lions of Teranga being penalized. The CAF cited the Senegalese team’s forfeit due to player and fan misconduct, including a mass walkout from the pitch and pitch invasions…
Read MoreNiger’s integrated health ecosystem boosted by us partnership
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