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Senegal claims AFCON title in extra time amid final chaos
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Senegal defeated Morocco 1-0 in the Africa Cup of Nations final on January 18, 2026, thanks to Pape Gueye's stunning extra-time goal. The match in Rabat descended into controversy when Senegal players protested a late penalty awarded to the hosts, walking off the pitch and delaying play for over 20 minutes. Brahim Diaz missed the spot-kick, allowing Senegal to rally for their second AFCON triumph in five years.
Nigeria's Super Eagles have named their starting lineup for the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against Morocco, with Onyedika replacing Ndidi in midfield and Victor Osimhen captaining the side. Onyedika, fresh from scoring a brace against Uganda, will join Alex Iwobi and Frank Onyeka in the engine room. Osimhen has dismissed concerns about Morocco's home advantage, insisting the team is ready to fight for the trophy.
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Host nation Morocco qualified for the Africa Cup final with a 4:2 penalty shootout win over Nigeria. Senegal defeated Egypt 1:0 thanks to a goal by Sadio Mané. The two teams will meet on Sunday in Rabat.
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.