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Senegal stripped of AFCON title

Senegal refuse to hand back trophy after being stripped of Afcon title

Senegal are refusing to hand back the Africa Cup of Nations trophy after their government backed their fight over the “corrupt” decision to strip them of the title.

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Idrissa Gueye Posts Powerful Statement After Senegal Stripped of 2025 AFCON Title

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Senegal stripped, Morocco awarded title

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African soccer confederation strips Senegal of Africa Cup title and declares Morocco the champion

Morocco was stunningly awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title on Tuesday by governing body judges who overturned Senegal’s victory in a chaotic final in January.

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African soccer’s showpiece games are never far from controversy. Here are some of the biggest

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Senegal Turns to CAS to Appeal 'Unfair, Unprecedented' Decision to Strip Africa Cup Title

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Senegal slams 'illegal and deeply unjust' decision to strip Africa Cup title and pledges to appeal

The Jan. 18 final descended into chaos when Senegal’s players left the field in stoppage time after having a late goal ruled out before Morocco was awarded a potentially game-deciding penalty.

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Senegal refuse to return trophy, defender taunts: come and get it

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Ruling overturns Senegal's Africa Cup title and declares Morocco the champion. Senegal to appeal

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I was in Senegal for AFCON celebrations – they will always view themselves as champions

The decision to award the AFCON title to Morocco matters little - Senegalese' celebrations live long in the memory and will not be tarnished

Yahoo

AFCON 2025 – Senegal: 63 people arrested

Senegal's victory in the AFCON 2025 final sparked contrasting scenes far beyond the pitch. In France, celebrations of the Lions of Teranga's triumph were marred by disturbances, leading to several police interventions in various cities across the country.

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Senegal approves tougher anti-gay law as rights groups raise concerns

"Violence and fear" will spike and "equality and non-discrimination" will be trampled on, warn critics.

WGRZ

Senegal erupts in joy after dramatic win to take the Africa Cup of Nations

DAKAR, Senegal(AP) — Senegal erupted in joy Sunday night after the West African country's soccer team defeated Morocco 1-0 to win the Africa Cup of Nations. Across the capital Dakar, fireworks lit up the sky, horns blared and people of all ages chanted ...

Metro Weekly

Senegal lawmakers want to double jail time for LGBTQ people and imprison equality advocates

Senegalese President Macky Sall – Photo: MONUSCO Photos. Senegalese lawmakers are proposing a bill that would double the length of sentence for LGBTQ people convicted under the country’s law criminalizing homosexuality, and would even impose prison ...

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Senegal government makes CAF corruption claim after AFCON final result overturned

The Confederation of African Football has overturned the result of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, awarding the trophy to Morocco after Senegal was originally crowned champions