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In the organizing country of the competition, the melodrama that has glorified the final against Senegal leaves a bitter taste. Is it however justified to reproach the Senegalese, or even the sub-Saharan "brother countries", for having spoiled the party? JA deciphers the controversy.
Beyond the final: what AFCON 2025 showed
By Martin Graham The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will be recalled chiefly for its dramatic conclusion, yet the tournament offered far broader lessons beyond the controversy in Rabat. Disruption marked the closing moments of the final when a late spot-kick decision in favour of Morocco prompted Senegal’s players to leave the pitch. After a delay lasting more than a quarter of an hour, Brahim Diaz attempted an audacious penalty that was stopped b…
‘That was real leadership’ - Rio Ferdinand hails Mane, claims he saved African football after chaotic AFCON final
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has praised Sadio Mane's leadership during a chaotic AFCON final, stating the forward "saved African football" by preventing his Senegal teammates from abandoning the match against Morocco.
The final of the 2025 African Cup of Nations between Senegal and Morocco will remain as a historic moment for African football. But beyond the crown of the Teranga Lions, the management of this event by FIFA, and more particularly the media release of its president, Gianni Infantino, raises questions about the neutrality of the international body. In a very firm statement, FIFA condemned the behaviour of some players and members of the Senegales…
This analysis dispels the thesis of the definitive withdrawal and reassures the fans of the Lions of Teranga on the winning of the match, the suspension of the team for a few games, the withdrawal of points and other monstrosities of this kind. Article 82 of the CAF: Why he cannot cancel the title. It is true that Article 82 of the Disciplinary Code of the CAF (African Football Confederation) stipulates that if a team refuses to continue the gam…
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