2 h. ago Senegal players to receive bonuses and plots of land after controversial Afcon triumph

Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 after extra time in a controversial Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday

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4 h. ago Lanarkshire hospitality workers receive bumper bonuses thanks to profit sharing scheme

Independent group Manorview have announced they are sharing £135,766 of profit with team members across the business.

Economics

21 h. ago Moroccan politician 'accuses' Senegal of 'practising magic' in controversial AFCON final

A Moroccan politician has allegedly accused Senegal of 'practising magic' when they stormed off the pitch during the controversial and chaotic AFCON final

Politics

28 h. ago Senegal president hails ‘incredibly fair’ Afcon triumph as he greets players after controversial final

Senegal’s players arrived back in Dakar on Tuesday morning after winning Afcon in controversial fashion on Sunday night

Sport

29 h. ago Senegal President greets team as triumphant players receive heroes welcome in Dakar

The triumphant Senegal team arrived in Dakar just after midnight following the tense Africa Cup of Nations final that saw the players briefly walk off the pitch to protest a penalty decision deep into second-half stoppage time

Politics

46 h. ago Morocco to take legal action after Senegal’s Afcon final walk

Senegal’s players walked off the pitch after Morocco were awarded a penalty in second-half stoppage time

Politics

49 h. ago 'Shameful': How controversial AFCON final descended into total chaos

Senegal players stormed off the pitch after last-gasp penalty award before returning to beat Morocco in extra time

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50 h. ago Gianni Infantino confirms next steps in Senegal punishment statement after AFCON madness

The Africa Cup of Nations final descended into controversy when Morocco were awarded a contentious stoppage‑time penalty, prompting the Senegal players to walk off the pitch in protest

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50 h. ago Senegal receive punishment verdict but Sadio Mane hailed after AFCON final drama

THE BIG DEBATE: The 2026 Africa Cup of Nations final descended into chaos after Senegal's players walked off the pitch in protest after Morocco were given a stoppage-time penalty

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52 h. ago Morocco to pursue legal action over loss to Senegal in Africa Cup of Nations final

Hosts believe Senegal walk-off affected game’s outcomeBrahim Díaz says his ‘soul hurts’ after Panenka dramaMorocco’s football federation has announced it will pursue legal action over Sunday’s chaotic and controversial Africa Cup of Nations final based on a belief that the decision of Senegal’s players to leave the pitch, causing a 15-minute delay, had a material impact on the result.Senegal secured their second Afcon title via a 1-0 victory at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah in Rabat, Pape Gueye scoring the only goal on 94 minutes. But that came after an incredible denouement to normal time, with Morocco awarded a penalty when El Hadji Malick Diouf was penalised, after a VAR review, for a pull on Brahim Díaz as he defended a corner. It was a somewhat harsh call and led to the majority of those in green, upon instructions from their manager, Pape Thiaw, walking off in protest. They eventually returned and, soon after, Díaz took the hosts’ spot-kick, only to miss after failing with ...

Politics

52 h. ago Morocco to pursue legal action over chaotic end to Africa Cup of Nations final

Hosts believe Senegal walk-off affected game’s outcomeBrahim Díaz says his ‘soul hurts’ after Panenka dramaMorocco’s football federation has announced it will pursue legal action over the chaotic and controversial Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday based on a belief that the decision of Senegal’s players to leave the pitch, causing a 15-minute delay, had a material impact on the result.Senegal secured their second Afcon title via a 1-0 victory at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah in Rabat, Pape Gueye scoring the only goal on 94 minutes. But that came after an incredible denouement to normal time with Morocco awarded a penalty when El Hadji Malick Diouf was penalised, following a video assistant referee review, for a pull on Brahim Díaz as he defended a corner. Continue reading...

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52 h. ago Morocco and Senegal managers pulled apart at full time in dramatic AFCON final

Morocco manager Walid Regragui and Senegal’s Papa Thiaw had to be separated after clashing at the full time whistle following a controversial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finale on Sunday (18 January).

Events

53 h. ago Fifa president Gianni Infantino condemns Senegal’s ‘unacceptable’ behaviour in chaotic Afcon final

Senegal’s players walked off the pitch after Morocco were awarded a stoppage-time penalty in Sunday’s Afcon final

Politics

53 h. ago Why did Senegal players walk off against Morocco? How one decision sent Afcon final into meltdown

Senegal walked off the pitch in protest to a contentious late penalty decision against them, before Brahim Diaz stunningly missed his spot-kick with an inexplicable ‘Panenka’ effort

Sport

54 h. ago Morocco and Senegal managers pulled apart after confrontation at full time in dramatic AFCON final

Morocco manager Walid Regragui and Senegal’s Papa Thiaw had to be separated after clashing at the full time whistle following a controversial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finale on Sunday (18 January).

Events

55 h. ago AFCON 'disgrace' as Morocco ball boys and players 'steal Senegal keeper's towel'

Morocco players and ball boys could be seen repeatedly taking Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy's towels in wild scenes as rain lashed down at the AFCON final

Sport

55 h. ago AFCON 'disgrace' as Morocco ball boys and players 'steal Senegal goalkeeper's towel'

Morocco players and ball boys could be seen repeatedly taking Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy's towels in wild scenes as rain lashed down at the AFCON final

Sport

56 h. ago Senegal boss 'regrets' ordering players off the pitch as AFCON rival makes huge accusation

The AFCON final saw dramatic late scenes as Senegal's players were ordered off the pitch in protest to a late penalty - with their head coach speaking out on his antics

Sport

62 h. ago Senegal boss Pape Thiaw storms out of press conference after being jeered by Moroccan journalists

Thiaw ordered his Senegal players off the pitch in protest to a contentious late penalty in the Afcon final

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63 h. ago Morocco’s Regragui calls Thiaw ‘shameful’ after Afcon final descends into chaos

Morocco head coach furious after Senegal leave pitch in protestPost-match press conference held up by arguments among mediaThe Morocco head coach, Walid Regragui, accused Senegal’s Pape Thiaw of having brought shame on African football after Morocco failed to win the Africa Cup of Nations in what he termed “a final with a Hitchcockian script”. After Senegal had had a goal ruled out in stoppage time, his side were awarded a penalty by the video assistant referee, prompting Senegal’s players to walk off the pitch in protest. When they returned, Brahim Díaz missed the penalty with a duffed Panenka, and Senegal went on to win in extra time.“The image we’ve given of Africa is shameful. A coach who asks his players to leave the field What Pape did does not honour Africa,” Regragui said. “He had already started in the [pre-match] press conference. He wasn’t classy. But he is a champion, so he can say whatever he wants. We stopped the match in the eyes of the world for 10 minutes. That didn...

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