Supreme Council of Tijaniyya worldwide has condoled with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the passing of Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, the former leader of the Tijaniyya Islamic organisation in Nigeria. This is contained in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by the presidential media aide, Sunday Dare The statement said...
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Senegal have dismissed head coach Pape Thiaw following the team’s disappointing exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) announced the decision on Sunday after an executive committee meeting. “Following a meeting of the (FSF) executive committee, it was decided to initiate proceedings to relieve...
Belgium came from two goals down to pull off one of the biggest escapes of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, beating Senegal 3-2 after extra time to book their place in the Round of 16. Senegal looked to be cruising after Habib Diarra opened the scoring in the 25th...
Kylian Mbappe became France’s all-time leading scorer on Tuesday as Les Bleus defeated Senegal 3-1 in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The France captain scored twice in the Group I clash to move to 58 international goals, surpassing Olivier Giroud’s previous record of 57. After...
Ten African countries have booked their places at the 202 FIFA World Cup, setting the stage for what promises to be a historic campaign for the continent on football’s biggest stage. The tournament, scheduled to kick off on June 11, 2026, will be jointly hosted by the United States,...
Morocco on Saturday released three Senegalese fans from jail after they completed a three-month prison sentence for participating in the violence that broke out during the Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat, an AFP journalist saw. The trio left Al Arjat 2 prison, northeast of Rabat, in a...
By TOM CHIAHEMEN – Officials of the West African Health Organisation (WAHO), are currently participating in the technical Experts’ Meeting taking place in Banjul, Republic of The Gambia, ahead of the Forum of First Ladies of SWEDD+ countries on zero tolerance of gender-based violence. The meeting brings together...
Senegal made their point before kickoff. Then they made it count. Hours after walking out with the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy in full view of the crowd, the Teranga Lions settled down to business and beat Peru 2-0 in a game that never really slipped from their...
The controversy around the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is not going away anytime soon. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has confirmed it received an appeal from the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF), challenging the decision that declared Morocco winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations....
Senegal has firmly rejected the recent rulings from the Confederation of African Football (CAF), insisting it will remain the reigning champions of AFCON.The decision has sparked a flurry of reactions online, with fans and commentators weighing in. Daniel Regha, a well-known online critic known for weighing in on various...
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially ruled on the outcome of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 final, declaring Morocco as winners following Senegal’s forfeiture. In a decision released by @CAF_media, the CAF Appeal Board confirmed that the Senegal national team forfeited the final...
The West African Health Organisation (WAHO), organised a validation workshop for the ECOWAS Regional Digital Health Strategic Plan (2026–2030) and the operational plan covering the first two years of implementation. Held in Dakar, Senegal, from 19 to 23 January 2026, the meeting brought together representatives of Member States, regional...
Moroccan hospitality before, during and after the tournament has been exceptional Like millions of football fans who descended on Morocco for the African Cup of Nations final here in Rabat, and hundreds of millions more who watched globally, this has been an amazing tournament. The football infrastructure here has...
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have pocketed $2.5 million in prize money following their third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. The West African giants secured the bronze medal after an impressive campaign that saw them finish among the continent’s top three teams, reaffirming Nigeria’s status...
Football’s global and continental governing bodies, FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF), have strongly condemned the “unacceptable scenes” that disrupted the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Rabat, pledging firm disciplinary action against those found culpable. The explosive incident occurred late in normal time of the...
Morocco has formally petitioned both the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFA over incidents involving Senegalese players and supporters during the dramatic Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Rabat. In a statement issued on Monday, the Moroccan Football Federation confirmed it had referred the matter to the...
Senegal clinched their second Africa Cup of Nations title in dramatic fashion on Sunday night, defeating hosts Morocco 1-0 after extra time in a pulsating final that will be remembered as much for its controversy as for its football. The match at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat...
Morocco’s attacking ace, Brahim Díaz, has emerged as the Puma Golden Boot winner at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025, capping a brilliant individual campaign on home soil. The Atlas Lions forward finished as the tournament’s leading scorer, reinforcing his importance to the host nation after...
Drama erupted at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final on Sunday after Senegalese players briefly walked off the pitch following a controversial last-minute penalty awarded to hosts Morocco. The decision sparked angry reactions from the Senegal camp, with captain Sadio Mané seen sprinting down the tunnel in...
Senegal were crowned champions of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)after edging host nation Morocco 1–0 in a tense and dramatic final that went down to the wire. The tightly contested encounter looked destined for extra time as both sides battled for supremacy in front of a vibrant...