2025-AFCON

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The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, eagerly anticipated as a clash between the continent’s football titans, ended in extraordinary controversy, leaving a permanent stain on African football
Football

Chaos mars 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, leaving bitter aftertaste and CAF confused

Thursday, January 22, 2026
Morrocco's Brahim Díaz during the AFCON 2025 final against Senegal. Courtesy
Football

Brahim Diaz AFCON heartbreak: What to know about panenkas

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
The AFCON 2025 final referee Jean Jacques Ndala during the game. internet
Football

What you might have missed in AFCON 2025 final

Monday, January 19, 2026
The New Times
Football

CAF condemns ‘unacceptable behavior’ that marred AFCON 2025 final

Monday, January 19, 2026
In a post-match interview, star forward Sadio Mané, who played his last AFCON, said the team felt the goal should have stood if the referee had reviewed the incident using VAR.
Football

What would have happened if Senegal had walked out of AFCON final?

Monday, January 19, 2026
President Kagame (c) chats with FIFA President Gianni Infantino (L) and CAF President Patrice Motsepe on the sidelines of AFCON 2025 final between Senegal and Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Sunday, January 18.
Football

PHOTOS: Kagame watches as Senegal lift AFCON 2025 in Rabat

Monday, January 19, 2026
Senegal players celebrate AFCON 2025 trophy after a 1–0 victory over Morocco in the final at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Sunday, January 18. Courtesy
Football

Senegal crowned AFCON 2025 champions after chaotic final against Morocco

Monday, January 19, 2026
Sadio Mane of Senegal during 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Semi Final match between Senegal and Egypt on January 14, 2026 at Grand Stadium Tangier in Tangier. Photo: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Football

Senegal, Morocco square off in AFCON final showdown

Sunday, January 18, 2026
Nigeria attacker Victor Osimhen is chasing his first AFCON golden boot.
Football

Brahim, Osimhen lead race for AFCON 2025 golden boot

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
The New Times
Football

Coulibali scores four as Al Hilal put eight past Amagaju

Monday, January 12, 2026
Egypt will face Nigeria in the AFCON 2025 semifinals. Photo CAF
Football

Salah’s Egypt end Côte d’Ivoire’s AFCON title defense, join Nigeria in semis

Sunday, January 11, 2026
Amad Diallo's Cote d'Ivoire face Egypt in the AFCON quarterfinal at the at the Grand Stade d’Agadir on Saturday, January 10 at 2100 CAT. Photo by CAF
Football

AFCON 2025: Who will join Senegal and Morocco into semis?

Saturday, January 10, 2026