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The Digest: The Confederation of African Football has handed down suspensions and fines following the chaotic 2025 AFCON final between Senegal and Morocco. Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has been suspended for five matches and fined $100,000 for ordering his team off the pitch in protest of a...

The Digest: Senegal has won the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating hosts Morocco 1–0 in extra time, claiming their second title in three tournaments. The dramatic final included a controversial penalty, a 13-minute walk-off by Senegal’s team, and a missed spot-kick by Morocco’s Brahim...

The Digest: Senegal has officially honored its national football team with state awards following their victory at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Head coach Pape Bouna Thiaw was elevated to the rank of Commander of the National Order of the Lion by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye during a...

The Digest: Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has declared Monday a paid public holiday nationwide to celebrate the national football team's victory in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Teranga Lions defeated hosts Morocco 1-0 in a final marred by controversy, including a disputed...

The Digest: FIFA President Gianni Infantino has strongly criticized the Senegal national team for what he termed “unacceptable scenes” during the Africa Cup of Nations final. According to AFP, Infantino condemned players and staff for walking off the pitch in protest after a late penalty was...

The Digest: Following Senegal's extra-time victory over Morocco in the 2025 AFCON final, former Nigerian internationals have reacted to the match's controversial events. Ex-captain Mikel John Obi criticized the referee's decision-making, particularly the quick penalty award to Morocco and the...

The Digest: During the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, Senegal’s team walked off the pitch in protest after referee Jean-Jacques Ndala awarded Morocco a stoppage-time penalty. The incident occurred in the 98th minute when defender El Hadji Malick Diouf was adjudged to have fouled Brahim Diaz...

The Digest: The Confederation of African Football has responded to complaints raised by Senegal regarding logistical arrangements ahead of Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final against host nation Morocco. Senegal had refused to train at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, citing concerns that...

The Digest: Senegal have secured a place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final after a disciplined 1-0 victory over Egypt Key Points: Senegal defeated Egypt 1-0 in a tense AFCON semi-final in Tangier. Sadio Mane scored the decisive goal in the 78th minute. Egypt failed to register a...

The Digest: Senegal and Morocco have booked their places in the AFCON 2025 semi-finals after victories on Friday. Senegal edged Mali 1–0, while the host nation, Morocco, comfortably defeated Cameroon 2–0. Key Points : Senegal secured a 1–0 win over Mali, with Iliman Ndiaye scoring. Morocco...

The Digest: Senegal has secured its place in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals after a hard-fought 3-1 victory over a resilient Sudanese side, a predictable result given the massive gulf in rankings and resources between the two nations. Key Points: Senegal progressed after coming...