Confederation of African Football awards Morocco AFCON title
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Al JazeeraMarch 19, 2026 at 04:14 PM UTCMorocco’s 2025 AFCON win draws mixed emotions from supporters
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AfricanewsMarch 19, 2026 at 04:03 PM UTCMorocco says stripping Senegal of AFCON win ‘upholds rights and integrity’
The football federation of Morocco welcomes the CAF Appeal Board decision to award it the 2025 AFCON title.
Al JazeeraMarch 19, 2026 at 12:56 PM UTCAfrican football body president defends decision to strip Senegal of AFCON title
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AfricanewsMarch 19, 2026 at 09:12 AM UTCAFCON 2025: Morocco back CAF ruling, say decision upholds integrity
In an official communiqué released on Wednesday, the Moroccan federation said the verdict by CAF’s Appeal Board “reinforces respect for the laws and ensures the necessary stability for the optimal conduct of international competitions.” The post AFCON 2025: Morocco back CAF ruling, say decision upholds integrity appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Premium Times NigeriaMarch 19, 2026 at 08:13 AM UTCSenegal stripped of AFCON title: CAF ruling sets a 'very dangerous' precedent
Following the unprecedented decision to strip Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations title and hand it to Morocco, Mark Owen is pleased to welcome Eurosport's Ruben Slagter. Not only is our guest troubled by the decision itself, but also the opacity of its timing and communication: the delayed ruling, coupled with its quiet release during a major European fixture, the Champions League, raises questions about institutional transparency and intent.
France 24 WorldMarch 19, 2026 at 07:22 AM UTCSenegal govt alleges corruption in decision to hand AFCON title to Morocco
Senegal were stripped of AFCON title after an appeals board review by CAF into a mid-final protest by team's players.
Al JazeeraMarch 18, 2026 at 01:41 PM UTCHow Senegal lost their AFCON title to Morocco and what next – all to know
After Morocco were awarded 2025 AFCON title, Senegal will appeal CAF's decision - but how did we get here and what next?
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