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New Morocco coach praises 'well-deserved' Cup of Nations decision

Morocco's new head coach Mohamed Ouahbi congratulated his country on Thursday on CAF's "well-deserved" decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title in favour of his new side.

Senegal to appeal CAF Africa Cup of Nations decision

The Senegalese Football Federation announced Thursday it has instructed its lawyers to lodge an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after the national team were stripped of its Africa Cup of Nations title.

CAF Confederation Cup results & scorers (Quarter-finals - First Leg)

Follow Ahram Online's coverage of the first-leg matches in the 2025/2026 CAF Confederation Cup quarter-finals (14–16 March).

CAF president Motsepe defends controversial decision, admits African football trust issues

Patrice Motsepe, president of the Confederation of African Football, has defended the decision by the continent governing body’s appeals board to award the Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco instead of Senegal, the originally declared champions.

Senegal condemns CAF ruling stripping 2025 AFCON title, vows legal action

Senegal’s government has condemned a decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeals Jury to strip the national team of its 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title and award it to Morocco, calling the ruling “grossly illegal” and unfair.

Stripping Senegal's African Cup title a 'disgrace for Africa': Fans

Senegal football fans slammed AFCON'S decision to strip the country of its Africa Cup of Nations title and give it to Morocco, calling the move a "disgrace for Africa" as they woke up to the news Wednesday.

Senegal turns to CAS after ‘unfair, unprecedented, and unacceptable’ Africa Cup decision

The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has criticized the “unfair, unprecedented, and unacceptable decision” to strip its team of the Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to host nation Morocco two months after they contested the final.

CAF awards Morocco AFCON 2025 title after Senegal forfeit in a first

The CAF Appeal Board announced on Tuesday that the Moroccan national team have been declared the winners of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON2025) after Senegal were ruled to have forfeited the final by walking off the pitch before the end of the game.

CAF Champions League results & scorers (Quarter-finals - First Leg)

Follow Ahram Online's coverage of the first-leg matches in the 2025/2026 CAF Champions League quarter-finals (13–15 March).

CAF increases prize money for Champions League, Confederation Cup

​The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced on Monday a significant increase in prize money for its club competitions starting from the current campaign.

Morocco part ways with Regragui, appoint Ouahbi as coach ahead of World Cup

Morocco and national team coach Walid Regragui parted ways on Thursday, three months before the World Cup, with the country’s football federation naming Mohamed Ouahbi as his successor.

Tunisia cleared by FIFA to pick Rani Khedira, brother of former Germany star Sami, for World Cup

Tunisia has been cleared by FIFA to select Rani Khedira, a former Germany youth international and brother of Sami Khedira, for the World Cup in North America.

Esperance say Ahly Champions League tie in Cairo behind closed doors

Tunisia’s Espérance de Tunis said on Thursday their CAF Champions League quarter-final second leg against Egypt’s Ahly will be played behind closed doors, citing a decision by the Confederation of African Football’s disciplinary committee, although no official statement had been issued by CAF.

Judge orders Morocco's star Achraf Hakimi to stand trial in rape case

Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi has been ordered to stand trial in a rape case, lawyers told the Associated Press on Tuesday.

Esperance de Tunis new coach expects ‘big challenge’ against Ahly in Champions League

Newly appointed Esperance de Tunis coach Patrice Baumel said on Monday that his side’s anticipated clash against Ahly would mark his first major challenge in charge of the Tunisian club.

Moroccan court sentences 18 Senegalese fans to prison after AFCON final clashes

A Moroccan court on Thursday sentenced 18 Senegalese football fans to prison terms ranging from three to 12 months following charges of hooliganism during last month’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final.

RELIVE: CAF Champions League & Confederation Cup 2025/2026 Quarter-final Draws

Ahram Online is providing live coverage of the 2025/2026 CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup quarter-final draws taking place in Cairo, Egypt.

African players in Europe: Salah hailed after Liverpool FA Cup win

Liverpool manager Arne Slot praised Egypt captain Mohamed Salah after his penalty sealed a 3-0 FA Cup victory over Brighton at the weekend.

CAF Champions League results & scorers (Group Stage – Round 6)

Follow Ahram Online's coverage of the sixth and final round of the 2025/2026 CAF Champions League Group Stage (14–15 February).

CAF Confederation Cup results & scorers (Group Stage – Round 6)

Follow Ahram Online's coverage of the sixth and final round of the 2025/2026 CAF Confederation Cup Group Stage (14–15 February).

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