The Senegalese supporters detained in Rabat are now refusing to appear before the courts, demanding a “fair trial.” This escalation is part of a media pressure strategy that has already enabled Dakar to secure favorable decisions from sports governing bodies.
Six weeks before the tournament’s scheduled kickoff, Morocco is preparing to officially ask the CAF to postpone the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations . The Royal Moroccan Football Federation believes the current dates are incompatible with the end of the domestic leagues and club competitions.
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has announced its decision to appeal the sanctions imposed by CAF following the AFCON 2026 final. It considers these measures insufficient given the seriousness of the incidents and Senegal’s withdrawal from the match.
The Senegalese Football Federation formally acknowledged on Monday the disciplinary sanctions imposed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following the incidents in the AFCON final. While Dakar accepted the suspensions handed to its coach and two players, the governing body rejected Morocco’s request to be awarded a win by default.
The South African Ministry of Sports, Arts and Culture has officially denied the information suggesting that South Africa would replace Morocco for the organization of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). This clarification follows a media confusion born from statements made by the Deputy Minister of Sports, Peace Mabe, on Sunday, February 1.
South Africa has announced that it will host the next Women’s Africa Cup of Nations instead of Morocco. The South African Deputy Minister of Sports cited the country’s logistical preparation, although the Confederation of African Football has not yet officially confirmed this change.
The Kenyan organizing committee for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations has set next November as the deadline for the completion of its sports infrastructure. Relying on the organizational success of Morocco in 2025, the Kenyan authorities are betting on a rigorous technical and logistical upgrade to meet the requirements of CAF.
The President of the Confederation of African Football announced on Friday a major revision of the Disciplinary Code following the incidents of the Moroccan final. Patrice Motsepe advocates for more deterrent sanctions to preserve the reputation of the continental body.
Raymond Hack, former president of the CAF Disciplinary Commission , has strongly criticized the lightness of the sanctions after the 2025 AFCON final, believing that they do not protect the integrity and image of African football.
The Confederation of African Football announced on Thursday a series of sanctions against Morocco and Senegal following the incidents of the 2025 final. Despite record fines, the organization rejected the thesis of the Senegalese withdrawal.
The euphoria of the victory of the Lions of Teranga gives way to a legal battle between the sports authorities of Dakar and Rabat.
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has filed an official appeal with CAF and FIFA regarding the course of the Africa Cup of Nations final.