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Morocco awarded CAN 2025 title as Senegal appeals to CAS Morocco has been declared the winner of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) following a controversial final against Senegal, prompting the defending champions to formally contest the decision with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The Confederation of African Football (CAF) stripped Senegal […]
Examining the latest economic data, Togo’s consumer price index demonstrated a contained yet perceptible upward movement in February 2026. The nation experienced a moderate increase in prices during this period, with the overall inflation rate reaching 0.4%. This figure represents a slight acceleration when compared to the 0.2% recorded in the month immediately preceding February, […]
The United States is significantly enhancing its diplomatic signals aimed at Niger, marking a notable increase in its strategic engagement within the Sahel. This intensified focus on Niamey follows earlier, similar diplomatic initiatives undertaken in both Mali and Burkina Faso. These concentrated efforts underscore Washington’s deliberate attempt to reassert its influence and reinforce vital security […]
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 : […]
On March 9, 2026, Togo’s diplomatic strategy became the subject of intense scrutiny. The Russian Minister of Defense, Andrei Belousov, landed in Lomé the previous day for a high-level meeting with Togolese President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé. While this encounter was confirmed by presidential sources to Jeune Afrique, no official statement was released afterward. This deliberate […]
A massive shock has hit the world of football in Sénégal and across the continent. Exactly two months after celebrating their second Coupe d’Afrique des Nations victory on Maroc soil, the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has made the unprecedented decision to strip the Lions de la Téranga of their title. Although Sénégal won the […]
A massive shake-up has hit the football world as the Confédération africaine de football (CAF) decided to revoke the Sénégal national team’s recent championship. The title, originally secured on the pitch during the January 18 final, has now been handed to Maroc. This development, which has dominated West Africa insider news, follows a lengthy review […]
In an astonishing turn of events, the governing body of African football has awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco, despite their 1-0 loss to Senegal in the final on January 18. The decision, made on Tuesday evening, came after an appeal by the Moroccan Football Federation. In response, the Senegalese federation has […]
AFP GOAL 17 March 2026 23:01 +01:00 Sénégal loses can title after players walk off in Morocco final Africa Cup of Nations Senegal vs Morocco Senegal Morocco Morocco clinched the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 title after the CAF Appeals Board nullified the final against Senegal. This decision followed unprecedented scenes in Rabat where the […]
The government of Sénégal has issued a fierce response following the decision by the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) Appeal Jury to strip the country of its TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Maroc 2025 title. The ruling, which declared Sénégal forfeit for the final played on January 18, officially handed the trophy to Maroc […]
CAN 2025 : le Maroc déclaré champion d’Afrique, le Sénégal ne veut pas en rester là La Coupe d’Afrique des Nations de football connaît un dénouement inédit. Le Sénégal, sacré champion il y a deux mois, se voit retirer son titre par la Confédération africaine de football, au profit du Maroc. Par Jérôme Val • Publié […]
The African Cup of Nations (CAN) 2025 final remains at the center of a heated debate after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) decided to strip Senegal of its title, awarding it to Morocco two months post-match. This unprecedented decision has left fans, analysts, and officials questioning the timing and validity of the ruling. why […]