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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 2025: Morocco, Nigeria, Egypt and Senegal set for blockbuster semi finals

The semi final line up for AFCON 2025 is complete, with hosts Morocco, Nigeria, Egypt and Senegal ready for two heavyweight clashes in Morocco. All four traditional giants came through intense quarter finals to keep their title ambitions alive.​ On Wednesday, January 14, Senegal will face seven time champions Egypt at the Grand Stade de Tanger in Tangier from 6 00 pm WAT. Later that night, hosts Morocco will take on the Super Eagles of Nigeria at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, with kickoff at 9 00 pm WAT.​ For the first time in AFCON history, all four semi final teams are led by African coaches, guaranteeing a fourth straight tournament won by a home grown manager. The last four features defending champions Senegal, record winners Egypt, host nation Morocco and a powerful Nigeria side spearheaded by in […]

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Salah fires Egypt past Ivory Coast into AFCON semis

Egypt booked their place in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals after a dramatic 3-2 victory over defending champions Ivory Coast in Agadir, with Mohamed Salah once again playing a decisive role. The Liverpool forward scored his fourth goal of the tournament as the Pharaohs continued their push for a first continental title since 2010. The win also sets up a high-profile semi-final against Senegal and Sadio Mané, renewing one of African football’s biggest rivalries. Egypt got off to a flying start when Omar Marmoush opened the scoring in the fourth minute, finishing calmly after being put through by Emam Ashour. Ivory Coast looked rattled, and their problems deepened on the half-hour mark when Rami Rabia rose highest to head in Salah’s corner and make it 2-0. The Elephants were handed a lifeline just before the break when Ahmed Abou […]

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Lookman is only Nigerian in AFCON 2025 group Best XI

Ademola Lookman is the only Super Eagles player named in the CAF Best XI for the group stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.​The Atalanta forward earned his place after a dominant campaign that helped Nigeria win all three Group C matches and reach the Round of 16 as one of the tournament’s standout teams.​ Lookman contributed two goals and two assists in the group stage, with decisive performances against Tanzania and Tunisia where he scored once and set up another in each game.​Analysts said his pace, direct running, creativity and intelligent movement between the lines made him one of the most dangerous players of the opening phase.​ CAF’s group stage Best XI also features stars such as Egypt’s Mohamed El Shenawy in goal, defenders Noussair Mazraoui and Yahia Attiat Allah of Morocco, and forwards Riyad Mahrez, […]

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