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Last Updated:March 29, 2026, 8:58 PM IST The Teranga Lions were stripped of their title after CAF ruling their temporary exit from the pitch in Rabat against hosts Morocco in the final as a forfeit. FILE – Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe speaks during a news conference in Johannesburg, South Africa, March…
Last Updated:March 29, 2026, 5:53 PM IST Senegal added a star to their jersey signifying their rightful triumph, in addition to airing a prolonged video featuring the trophy trailed by their national colours. Singer Youssou N’dour, bottom row third left, celebrates with the Senegal team ahead of the international friendly soccer match between Senegal and…
Senegal showcased the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy on Saturday before their friendly match against Peru at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis. This came despite the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) order for the team to return the trophy. About an hour before kickoff, Senegal’s players and coach Pape Bouna Thiaw took a…
Last Updated:March 21, 2026, 3:42 PM IST Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw took the trophy to the military base in Dakar, in a message to CAF, who seek to take the crown away from the Teranga Lions. Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw takes he AFCON trophy to the military base in Dakar. Senegal, the true…
Last Updated:March 21, 2026, 2:21 PM IST Former Ballon d’Or winner and Liberian president George Weah threw his weight behind the Teranga Lions and opined that the referee’s call should be the final declaration. George Weah. (X) Former Ballon d’Or winner and Liberian president George Weah backed Senegal after Morocco were awarded the African Cup…
Last Updated:March 18, 2026, 8:26 PM IST Senegal condemned CAF’s decision to award the AFCON 2026 title to Morocco, after the Teranga Lions were deemed to have withdrawn from the final when they walked off the pitch. Sadio Mane holds up the trophy as he celebrates with his teammates after winning the Africa Cup of…
Last Updated:March 18, 2026, 2:56 PM IST CAF stated that the appeals committee had ruled that Senegal were declared to have forfeited the game due to their early walkout and that their 1-0 triumph had become a 3-0 defeat. FILE – Senegal supporters protest after a controversial penalty was awarded to Morocco during the Africa…
Last Updated:January 20, 2026, 7:41 PM IST Former AFCON-winning coach Herve Renard lambasted Diaz for the costly error that let down the hosts’ nation’s hopes in the summit clash in tame fashion. Morocco’s Brahim Abdelkader DÃaz takes and misses a penalty kick during the Africa Cup of Nations final soccer match between Senegal and Morocco,…
Last Updated:January 10, 2026, 07:50 IST The decisive goal came on the back of a a mistake by Mali goalkeeper Djigui Diarra, who allowed Krepin Diatta’s cross to slip under his body before Ndiaye struck the ball home. Ilim Ndiaye. (X) Senegal secured a 1-0 victory over 10-man Mali in a West African derby in…