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The contentious CAN 2025 final continues to spark debate, nearly three months after its initial conclusion. On January 18 in Rabat, Senegal secured a 1-0 victory against Morocco following extra time. However, on March 17, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) controversially overturned this outcome, awarding Morocco a 3-0 win by forfeit. CAF’s appeal jury justified its decision by invoking articles 82 and 84 of its regulations. These articles state that a team leaving the field or refusing to recommence play is automatically deemed to have lost. The Senegalese Football…

Patrice Motsepe’s official visit to Dakar after Senegal’s CAN 2025 title revocation football CAN 2025 Patrice Motsepe, president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), arrives in Dakar on Wednesday for an official visit nearly a month after the organization stripped Senegal of its African Nations Championship title, awarding it to Morocco instead—a decision that sparked widespread outrage nationwide. Patrice Motsepe has led the CAF since 2021. Patrice Motsepe, who heads the African football governing body, was greeted in the early hours of Wednesday by Abdoulaye Fall, president of the…

CAF president visits Dakar amid CAN 2025 controversy Nearly a month after the African Football Confederation (CAF) controversially stripped Senegal of its CAN 2025 title in favor of Morocco, CAF President Patrice Motsepe arrived in Dakar for a high-stakes visit. The decision, which sparked widespread outrage in Senegal, has left the football community divided and fueled calls for transparency. Motsepe’s agenda in Senegal Patrice Motsepe, who announced his visit in late March, is expected to engage with Senegalese football officials and government representatives during his stay. According to a CAF…

During a landmark visit to Nouakchott, General Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of Morocco’s Royal Armed Forces and Commander of the Southern Zone, held a pivotal meeting with Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghezouani. The encounter, which took place on Tuesday, was also attended by Morocco’s Ambassador to Mauritania, Hamid Chabar. Following the audience with the President, General Berrid proceeded to the Mauritanian Ministry of Defense, where he engaged in productive discussions with Defense Minister Hanana Ould Sidi. In a gesture of deep appreciation, the Minister presented the Moroccan official…

Actualités Calendrier/Résultats/Classement Buteurs Passeurs Algérie Maroc Tunisie Côte d’Ivoire Sénégal CAN 2025 Senegal set to challenge CAF’s decision in final appeal at TAS for CAN 2025 April 6, 3:46 PM Share Share Whatsapp LinkedIn Mail messenger After weeks of uncertainty, Senegal has received the CAF Appeals Committee’s reasoned decision, clearing the way for a final appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Three weeks of suspense have come to an end. The Senegalese Football Federation has now obtained the detailed ruling from the Confederation of African Football’s Appeals Committee,…

The ripple effects of the escalating conflict in the Middle East have prompted Mauritania to take decisive action against potential price surges in essential food products. In response to rising concerns over food inflation, government authorities have rolled out a sweeping campaign to monitor and stabilize prices across the country. The initiative focuses on staple goods such as rice, cooking oil, and sugar—items that directly impact households nationwide. To enforce compliance, specialized teams have been deployed in Nouakchott and are gradually extending their presence to other regions, ensuring continuous oversight…

Amid rising food prices triggered by the Middle East conflict, Mauritanian authorities have intensified market surveillance to prevent unjustified cost increases on essential goods. The initiative targets staples such as rice, cooking oil, and sugar, with enforcement teams deployed across Nouakchott and expanding nationwide. Ensuring market stability through vigilant oversight The operation, designed to monitor supply levels, reinforce consumer protections, and clamp down on fraudulent practices, involves thorough checks on stock availability and pricing transparency. Authorities aim to curb speculative behavior that could destabilize the market. Retailers and consumers report…

In Senegal, actress Bigué Diop, also known as Mame Dior, is currently facing a double indictment following an unexpected turn of events. The 32-year-old performer initially presented herself at the gendarmerie on March 26th to file a defamation complaint. This complaint stemmed from videos circulating on TikTok that accused her of theft. However, her situation dramatically shifted during her subsequent interrogation, leading to her own apprehension and implication in a theft case, as reported by Senenews. Dual accusations emerge against the Senegalese actress The investigation took a further critical turn…

Sports & football Senegal loses Africa Cup of Nations title: why did CAF strip the Lions of Teranga? The Confederation of African Football (CAF) overturned Senegal’s victory in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, awarding the title to Morocco instead. This unprecedented decision raises critical questions about competition integrity and the legal avenues still open to Senegal through its appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). By Habib Badjinri Touré, Lecturer at Université Grenoble-Alpes and Criss-Dess Dongar, PhD in Law from Université Jean-Moulin Lyon 3 CAF strips…

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…