The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially responded to the criticisms made by the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) regarding the organization of the final against Morocco . The continental body assures that it has applied a uniform treatment to all the selections and rejects any breach of the security, accommodation or sporting fairness protocols.
The Moroccan national team faces Senegal this Sunday, January 18, in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. The match, which marks the end of the continental competition, will kick off at 8:00 PM.
The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) published, on January 16, 2026, a press release expressing its concerns about the organization of the Africa Cup of Nations final in Morocco . The organization denounces several logistical and security shortcomings affecting the preparation of the national team a few days before the match.
The coach of Egypt, Hossam Hassan , had a tense exchange with Moroccan journalists during the press conference preceding the third-place match against Nigeria. Refusing to answer questions about his tactical choices, the technician maintained his criticisms regarding the organization and living conditions of his delegation.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has opened an investigation into the behavior of the Nigerian national team goalkeeper during the semi-final against Morocco. The player is accused of having made provocative gestures towards the supporters present in the stands, an attitude considered contrary to sporting ethics.
From Olympic medals to continental finals , Moroccan football is shining on all fronts. This success is not the result of chance, but of a rigorous strategy launched ten years ago. A focus on the pillars of a model that now inspires the global sports world, between expertise and modernity.
Nigerian singer Davido lost a $50,000 bet following the defeat of the Super Eagles against Morocco in the semi-finals of the 2025 AFCON. This loss comes after the elimination of Nigeria on penalties (4-2), a result that ends the Nigerian team’s run to the final.
Neil El Aynaoui has emerged as a central element of the Moroccan midfield during this Africa Cup of Nations. After playing the full 90 minutes in every match, the 24-year-old player is preparing to play the final at home with a new international status.
The M6 group has concluded an agreement with beIN Sports to broadcast the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final between Senegal and Morocco, this Sunday at 8 pm, free-to-air. The match will be broadcast on the group’s main channel, putting an end to the uncertainty over the choice of broadcast channel.
The draw for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) places Algeria in Morocco’s group. This announcement marks the return of an Algerian national team to Moroccan soil for an official competition, shortly after the elimination of the men’s team during the 2025 AFCON.
A Moroccan supporter, injured in a crowd surge after the Atlas Lions qualified for the AFCON final, met striker Eliesse Ben Seghir in the stadium infirmary. The player took the opportunity to chat with the fan and offer him his jacket.
The president of the Cameroonian Football Federation (Fecafoot), Samuel Eto’o , has been suspended for four matches by CAF. This decision follows his behavior during the quarter-final of the 2025 AFCON between Cameroon and Morocco.