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Legends hail Sadio Mane for saving African football in AFCON final

Former Super Eagles stars Sunday Oliseh, Daniel Amokachi and Odion Ighalo have praised Sadio Mane for his key role in calming chaos during the ill tempered AFCON 2025 final between Senegal and hosts Morocco. They said his actions on the night helped save the image of African football.​ The match in Rabat almost broke down when several Senegal players, encouraged by coach Pape Thiaw, walked off in protest after VAR awarded Morocco a late penalty for a tug on Brahim Diaz’s shoulder. The game was halted for about 15 minutes before Mane persuaded his teammates to return to the pitch.​ Diaz later missed the penalty and Pape Gueye scored in extra time to seal Senegal’s second AFCON title. Many observers still described Mane, a former Liverpool and Bayern Munich star, as the true hero of the night for putting the […]

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CAF vows action after chaotic AFCON final in Rabat

The Confederation of African Football has condemned the chaotic scenes that marred the Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal in Rabat and has promised appropriate action against those found guilty. CAF did not apportion blame to either team but described the behaviour of some players and officials as unacceptable.​ The trouble began deep into added time of normal time with the score at 0 0, when referee Jean Jacques Ndala awarded hosts Morocco a penalty. Most Senegalese players walked off the pitch in protest while, at the other end of the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, some Senegal supporters clashed with Moroccan security personnel.​ After several minutes of disruption, Senegal forward Sadio Mane, who had remained on the field, persuaded his team mates to return. Morocco’s Brahim Diaz, who won the penalty, then saw his spot kick saved […]

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Senegal, team, myself don’t agree with Mane on retirement – Coach Thiaw

Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw says he and the entire Teranga Lions squad do not support Sadio Mane’s suggestion that Sunday’s AFCON 2025 final against Morocco could be his last appearance at the tournament. Thiaw insisted that Mane made the comment “in the heat of the moment” and stressed that “Senegal needs him” for the years and competitions ahead.​ The coach praised Mane’s influence in the semi final win over Egypt and described him as a rare player whose experience and leadership remain vital as Senegal chase more titles and aim to qualify for future World Cups. He expressed hope that the 32‑year‑old forward will reconsider any plans to step back from AFCON duty and instead target more tournaments with the national team.​ Thiaw, who replaced long‑serving boss Aliou Cisse in late 2024, said maintaining continuity around key leaders like […]

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AFCON final: Senegal accuse Morocco of sabotage ahead of clash for gold

Senegal’s Football Federation (FSF) has accused hosts Morocco of “systematic sabotage” in the build‑up to Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat, claiming a series of logistical failures have undermined the Teranga Lions’ preparations. In a strongly worded statement, the FSF alleged problems with security, hotel arrangements, training facilities and ticket allocation for Senegalese fans.​ The federation said the team arrived in Rabat by train from Tangier to find “a clear lack of adequate security measures”, leaving players and staff exposed to overcrowding and safety risks at the station. It also protested that the initial hotel provided was substandard and only after an official complaint were the team moved to a five‑star facility deemed suitable for a continental final.​ Senegal further rejected plans to train at the Mohammed VI Complex, Morocco’s base throughout the tournament, arguing that using the […]

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