Senegal lodges Appeal against CAF decision overturning its AFCON victory

Senegalese Football Federation (SFF) has rejected the decision of the Confederation of African Football Appeal Board (CAFAB) awarding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco and confirmed it will challenge the ruling at the Court of Arbitration for Sport. On Tuesday, Morocco were crowned champions of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after […]

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Senegal’s AFCON final win overturned, Morocco declared winners

Morocco have been declared the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after the Confederation of African Football (Caf) overturned the result of the final following Senegal’s controversial walk-off. Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 in the final on 18 January in a match which was overshadowed when the Senegalese players refused to play after the […]

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Senegal and the Democracy Project in Africa, By Waziri Adio

As humans, we are wired to love stories of magical transformations. And the top spot in that genre at the moment must go to the story of the president-elect of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye. On 13th March 2024, Faye was still languishing in jail. Eleven days after, he was elected the president of his country. So, […]

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Senegal defeats Nigeria’s Flying Eagles in the U-20 World Cup in Poland

Another West African country, Senegal has defeated Nigeria’s Flying Eagles 2-1 in their round of 16 clash on Monday night, June 3 at the ongoing FIFA U20 World Cup in Poland. The encounter at Lodz saw Senegal take the kick-off and in the 10th minute, Tijani came close to netting the opener after winning a […]

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Muhammadu Buhari traveling to Dakar, Senegal

Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari will be traveling to Dakar, Senegal, to attend the inauguration of Senegalese President, Macky Sall, according to a statement just released by Presidential spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina  Punch Metro reports. The statement reads: “On the invitation of his host, President Buhari, who is ECOWAS Chairman, will be Special Guest of Honour […]

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