Author: La Redaction
The Senegalese response was swift. Just hours after the CAF Appeals Committee’s decision to strip Senegal of its continental title and award the final victory to Morocco, the Senegalese Football Federation announced its intention to take the matter to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). In its statement, the FSF condemned the decision as “unjust,” “unprecedented,” and “unacceptable,” arguing that this verdict undermines the credibility of African football. Currently, available information mainly indicates a willingness to appeal to CAS, rather than an official confirmation of a case already filed and registered in Lausanne. Several international media outlets, including Reuters,…
The announcement has caused a shockwave far beyond the African continent. By deciding to strip Senegal of its 2025 AFCON title and award it to Morocco on a technicality, the CAF appeals jury has triggered an avalanche of reactions in international media. Reuters described this decision as a major turnaround after Senegal’s on-field victory, while Associated Press and The Guardian emphasized the historical, controversial, and explosive nature of this verdict, recalling Senegal’s anger and the impending appeal to the CAS.In foreign press, the tone has often been harsh. Le Parisien, in summarizing the initial international reactions, reported that some media…
Brahim Diaz experienced a particularly unique evening this Tuesday. While Real Madrid had just secured its qualification for the quarter-finals of the Champions League after its match against Manchester City, the Moroccan international learned, on the sidelines of this encounter, that Morocco had officially been crowned African champion. This announcement was as powerful as it was unexpected for the Madrid player, who until then had been associated with one of the most frustrating moments of the final of the last Africa Cup of Nations. In the context of an already emotionally charged European evening, the news added a particularly resonant…
Senegal is now entering a new phase in the case of the CAN 2025 final. Following the decision of the CAF Appeals Jury to declare the Lions of Teranga forfeited against Morocco, with an official score of 3-0 in favor of the FRMF, the maneuvering room for the Senegalese Football Federation has significantly diminished. The statement published on Tuesday, March 17, confirms that the CAF appeals jurisdiction has annulled the initial disciplinary decision and upheld the application of Articles 82 and 84 of the competition regulations. From a legal standpoint, the main recourse still available to Senegal now leads to…
The saga surrounding the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations reached its conclusion on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. In an official statement, the Appeals Jury of the African Football Confederation declared the Senegal national team withdrawn, awarding a 3-0 victory to Morocco in accordance with Article 84 of the competition regulations. This decision follows the appeal lodged by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, which contested the initial ruling made by the CAF Disciplinary Jury. In its ruling, the appeals body determined that the behavior of the Senegalese team fell within the scope of Articles 82 and 84 of…
Moncef Zekri continues to make headlines in the transfer market. According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, the Moroccan player was closely watched this weekend during the match against RSC Anderlecht. Two Premier League clubs, Brighton & Hove Albion and Brentford FC, reportedly sent representatives to oversee his performance. According to the same source, both English clubs intend to pursue their interest further. Meetings have already been scheduled in the coming weeks to present their sporting project to the Moroccan player. These discussions could help Moncef Zekri gain clarity on the true intentions of his suitors and the role they envision for…
The Moroccan international Neil El Aynaoui experienced a particularly harrowing night in Rome. According to several media outlets reporting initial details from the Italian press, the AS Roma midfielder was the victim of a burglary at his home during the night of Monday, March 16 to Tuesday, March 17, 2026. According to information published on Tuesday, March 17, six armed and masked individuals allegedly broke into the player’s home around 3 a.m. Neil El Aynaoui was reportedly threatened and then locked in a room with several family members present, including his mother, his partner, his brother, and his brother’s partner.…
The new head coach of the Moroccan national team, Mohamed Ouahbi, will hold his first press conference on Thursday, March 19, 2026, since his appointment to lead the Atlas Lions. This event, scheduled to start at 12:00 PM at the Mohammed VI Football Complex auditorium, will be dedicated to presenting the list of players selected for Morocco’s next two friendly matches. This announcement is particularly anticipated, as it will reveal Mohamed Ouahbi’s initial choices for the matches against Ecuador, set for March 27 in Madrid, and against Paraguay on March 31 in Lens, France. These two fixtures will serve as…
Ismaël Baouf once again confirmed all his potential on Monday, March 16, during SC Cambuur’s precious victory over Helmond Sport (1-0) in the Dutch Eerste Divisie. Starting in central defense, the Moroccan international played the entire match and significantly contributed to his team’s success, achieved thanks to a very early goal from Ichem Ferrah in the 2nd minute. Cambuur thus secured an important win in the promotion race. Solid in duels, clean in his interventions, and valuable in managing difficult moments, Baouf delivered a very accomplished performance in defense. The FotMob website awarded him the highest rating for Cambuur with…
Yassir Zabiri returned to the pitch with the first team of Stade Rennais this Sunday evening, during the match against Lille at Roazhon Park. The Rennes forward came on in the 81st minute, replacing Ludovic Blas, in a closing phase where the Red and Blacks were pushing to equalize. Rennes ultimately lost 2-1, despite applying strong pressure in the last quarter of an hour. This appearance marks an interesting comeback for Zabiri, who had been reported as uncertain a few days earlier due to a muscle strain ahead of the trip to Nice. Ultimately included in the squad against the…