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CAF strips Senegal of AFCON 2025 title, awards Morocco victory; Lions appeal to CAS as players refuse medals
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CAF has disqualified Senegal from the AFCON 2025 title after a controversial final walk-off against host Morocco, declaring a 3-0 forfeit win for the Atlas Lions. Senegal's federation will challenge the ruling at the Court of Arbitration for Sport, while players including Idrissa Gueye refuse to return medals. The government demands an independent probe into the decision and potential corruption.
Senegal plans to display its Africa Cup of Nations trophy before a match against Peru, rejecting a Confederation of African Football decision to award the title to Morocco. Football chief Abdoulaye Fall called the ruling the 'most blatant administrative robbery' in sports history. The country has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport and demanded an investigation into alleged corruption.
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One week after CAF awarded the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 title to Morocco, stripping Senegal following a controversial final, the Senegalese Football Federation has formally appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. CAS confirmed the proceedings are underway, with no timeline given amid complex international sports law challenges.
Morocco secured a 2-0 victory over Cameroon in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarter-final in Rabat, advancing to the semi-finals with goals from Brahim Díaz and Ismael Saibari. The hosts dominated through set pieces, while Cameroon struggled to break through a solid defense. This win extends Morocco's strong tournament run as hosts.
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The quarterfinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations promise intense matchups among continent's soccer giants. Heavyweights like Senegal, Egypt, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Algeria, Morocco and Cameroon advance after strong round-of-16 performances. Seven of the eight teams are former champions, setting the stage for potential finals.
The Philippine women's national futsal team suffered a 3-2 defeat to Morocco in their second group A match at the 2025 FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup on Monday night in Pasig City. Despite an early 2-0 lead, the Filipina5 could not hold off Morocco's comeback, sealing an early exit from the tournament. The loss leaves Philippines with a 0-0-2 record and a -7 goal difference.
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A 39-year-old Swedish man has been detained on probable cause suspected of very serious drug offenses after extradition from Morocco to Sweden. He arrived at Arlanda on Wednesday evening and was detained at Norrtälje District Court on Friday. The investigation concerns a cocaine purification facility involving large quantities of black cocaine.
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