European and Gulf clubs battle it out for World Cup prospect Wahbi

Moroccan goalkeeper Yannis Benchaouch, who plays for Monaco in France, has attracted interest from numerous European and Gulf clubs. The website “Foot Mercato” reported that Benchaouch, aged 19, has refused to renew his contract with Monaco and is planning to leave the French league. Benchaouch is one of the discoveries of coach Mohamed Wahbi, who … Read more

In the wake of the Egypt match crisis… Will Spain lose the honour of hosting the 2030 World Cup final?

In the hours leading up to the match, the Spanish Football Federation expressed its confidence that the World Cup final would be held in Spain.  Nothing has changed, but the unfortunate events in Cornellà are certainly damaging, as were the displays of racism witnessed in the stands at Benfica’s ground during the Real Madrid match, … Read more

Senegal parade AFCON trophy, despite title being awarded to Morocco | Football News

Senegal parade AFCON trophy at Stade de France ahead of friendly against Peru, despite being stripped of the title. Published On 28 Mar 202628 Mar 2026 Senegal, who won the Africa Cup of Nations title in a controversial final against hosts Morocco in January – only to be stripped of their victory weeks later – … Read more

Senegal and Morocco tied by religion and trade but divided by AFCON fallout | Africa Cup of Nations News

When governing body offficials the Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco, overturning Senegal’s victory two months after the chaotic final, football fans were stunned. The impact of the decision could spread beyond sport and weaken the bond between the nations. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list While Moroccan fans took to the … Read more

Morocco says stripping Senegal of AFCON win ‘upholds rights and integrity’ | Africa Cup of Nations News

The football federation of Morocco says it welcomes the CAF Appeal Board decision to award it the 2025 AFCON title. Published On 19 Mar 202619 Mar 2026 The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has commended the decision to award its country the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, which was stripped from Senegal. The … Read more

Senegal govt alleges corruption in decision to hand AFCON title to Morocco | Football News

Senegal were stripped of the AFCON title following an appeals board review by CAF into a mid-final protest by the team’s players. Published On 18 Mar 202618 Mar 2026 Senegal’s government has called for an “independent international investigation” into corruption following the decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to strip the country of … Read more

Senegal to appeal decision to award AFCON title to Morocco | Africa Cup of Nations News

Morocco were awarded the 2025 AFCON title following an appeal to CAF regarding Senegal’s walk-off protest in final. Published On 18 Mar 202618 Mar 2026 Senegal have condemned the decision to strip them of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, labelling it “unfair, unprecedented, and unacceptable”, and saying it casts a shadow over African … Read more

Senegal stripped of Africa Cup of Nations title over protest in final – The Irish Times

Morocco have been named as Africa Cup of Nations champions, with Senegal’s controversial win overturned two months after its acrimonious conclusion. The Confederation of African Football (Caf) has made the dramatic decision after an appeal board determined the Senegal team had forfeited the match when they left the field in protest at a disputed penalty … Read more