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Pape Thiaw, Achraf Hakimi banned as AFCON final prompts over £1m in fines — Assets.goal.com

Pape Thiaw, Achraf Hakimi banned as AFCON final prompts over £1m in fines

Senegal coach Pape Thiaw and Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi have been hit with bans and more than £1m in fines after the chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium earlier this month, Goal reported. The final saw Abdoulaye Seck’s late goal disallowed, referee Jean-Jacques

Clive Myrie’s African Adventure blends travel, culture and reporting across four countries — I.guim.co.uk

Clive Myrie’s African Adventure blends travel, culture and reporting across four countries

Clive Myrie’s African Adventure is a 10-part travel series from the BBC, filmed across South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana and Morocco, that sees the long‑time journalist take a lighter, more hands‑on approach to chronicling culture and contemporary issues. The series follows a recent pivot for Myrie – who even

Brahim Díaz misses Panenka as Édouard Mendy saves in Africa Cup of Nations final — I.guim.co.uk

Brahim Díaz misses Panenka as Édouard Mendy saves in Africa Cup of Nations final

Brahim Díaz failed to convert a Panenka penalty in the Africa Cup of Nations final after Édouard Mendy saved the kick, a moment that left Morocco devastated. The penalty was awarded after El Hadji Malick Diouf tugged Díaz's shoulder and Díaz went down, prompting the Democratic Republic of

Pape Gueye scores extra-time winner as Senegal claim Afcon after late VAR row — I.guim.co.uk

Pape Gueye scores extra-time winner as Senegal claim Afcon after late VAR row

Senegal beat Morocco to win the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco after Pape Gueye’s goal in the fourth minute of extra time, a finish that followed a dramatic late VAR decision and a temporary walk-off by Senegal’s players. The chaos began in injury time when Abdoulaye Seck

Senegal win 2025 AFCON after extra-time goal in Rabat — Assets.goal.com

Senegal win 2025 AFCON after extra-time goal in Rabat

Goal reports Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 in extra time to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. After a 0-0 draw in regulation, Pape Gueye scored in extra time to settle a tightly contested final that featured a string of big chances: Yassine

Morocco host Senegal in Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat — I.guim.co.uk

Morocco host Senegal in Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat

Morocco host Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat, with kick-off at 7pm GMT (8pm in Rabat). Morocco are unchanged from their semi-final win over Nigeria. Their route to the final was: Group A Comoros 2-0, Mali 1-1, Zambia 3-0; Last 16 Tanzania 1-0; Quarter-final Cameroon 2-0;

Senegal v Morocco to decide Africa Cup of Nations as domestic fixtures continue — I.guim.co.uk

Senegal v Morocco to decide Africa Cup of Nations as domestic fixtures continue

The Africa Cup of Nations comes to an end this evening as Senegal face Morocco in the final, with build-up coverage running alongside domestic football previews. Two Premier League fixtures are scheduled for the afternoon: Wolves v Newcastle and Aston Villa v Everton. Yesterday’s results included Manchester United 2-0

Morocco and Senegal set to meet in final as Africa Cup is criticised as predictable — I.guim.co.uk

Morocco and Senegal set to meet in final as Africa Cup is criticised as predictable

The Africa Cup of Nations final will be contested by hosts Morocco and Senegal after a tournament that, critics say, has been largely predictable and devoid of shocks despite good playing conditions. The better teams have kept winning, producing a lot of good football but not much that is memorable,

High Seas Treaty comes into force, allowing protection of international waters — Static01.nyt.com

High Seas Treaty comes into force, allowing protection of international waters

An international agreement known as the High Seas Treaty has come into effect, marking the first time that international waters outside any country’s jurisdiction can be formally protected. The treaty covers waters that the article says lie outside national jurisdiction and cover nearly half the globe; the high seas

Sadio Mané strike settles semi as Senegal beat Egypt to reach AFCON final — I.guim.co.uk

Sadio Mané strike settles semi as Senegal beat Egypt to reach AFCON final

Sadio Mané scored the only goal 12 minutes from time as Senegal beat Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, earning a place in Sunday’s final against hosts Morocco. The match was scrappy and low on invention, with numerous fouls, stoppages and time-wasting. Senegal had almost two-thirds of

Morocco reach AFCON final after penalty shootout victory over Nigeria — I.guim.co.uk

Morocco reach AFCON final after penalty shootout victory over Nigeria

Morocco advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations final after beating Nigeria 4-2 on penalties following a goalless match that remained scoreless after extra time at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. Host goalkeeper Yassine Bounou saved two spot kicks, keeping out Samuel Chukwueze and Bruno Onyemaechi, while Nigeria’s Stanley

Nigeria face Morocco in AFCON semi-final; kick-off time and team news — Assets.goal.com

Nigeria face Morocco in AFCON semi-final; kick-off time and team news

According to Goal, Nigeria meet hosts Morocco in an Africa Cup of Nations semi-final at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium on 14 January 2026, kicking off at 20:00 GMT (15:00 EST) for a place in the tournament final. Three-time champions Nigeria have won all five matches at the tournament,

CAF opens disciplinary proceedings over AFCON quarter-final incidents — Assets.goal.com

CAF opens disciplinary proceedings over AFCON quarter-final incidents

Goal reports the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has formally opened disciplinary proceedings after a series of ugly incidents that marred the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals in Morocco, with investigations into alleged "unacceptable behaviour" from players and staff during clashes involving hosts Morocco, Cameroon, Algeria and Nigeria.

AFCON 2025 semi-finals: teams, dates, venues and ticket prices — Assets.goal.com

AFCON 2025 semi-finals: teams, dates, venues and ticket prices

Goal reports that four teams remain in the Africa Cup of Nations, with Morocco, Senegal, Nigeria and Egypt set to contest the semi-finals in Morocco: Morocco vs Nigeria and Senegal vs Egypt. The semi-finals are scheduled for 14 January (Egypt vs Senegal, 5:00 PM local) at Grand Stade de

Diaz puts Morocco 1-0 up against Cameroon in AFCON quarter-final — Static.independent.co.uk

Diaz puts Morocco 1-0 up against Cameroon in AFCON quarter-final

Independent.co reports that Morocco lead Cameroon 1-0 in their Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final after Brahim Diaz scored in the 26th minute. Live updates say Diaz’s goal came from sustained pressure and was his fifth in five games, with Morocco pressing relentlessly while Cameroon have threatened through deliveries

Cameroon to meet hosts Morocco in AFCON quarter-final at Prince Moulay Abdellah — Assets.goal.com

Cameroon to meet hosts Morocco in AFCON quarter-final at Prince Moulay Abdellah

Goal reports that five-time champions Cameroon meet hosts Morocco in an Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. The game will kick off on 9 Jan 2026 at 14:00 EST and 19:00 GMT. Broadcasters listed include Fanatiz in the United States, 4Seven in the

Flatmates clash over whether to wear shoes inside — I.guim.co.uk

Flatmates clash over whether to wear shoes inside

Zara, who has lived with her housemate Maya for 14 months, says Maya should take her outdoor shoes off before entering their shared home after repeatedly ignoring a shoes-off policy. Zara says she implemented a strict shoes-off rule and bought a shoe rack, but that Maya always walks into the

Moroccan cave fossils dated to 773,000 years fill gap in African record — Static01.nyt.com

Moroccan cave fossils dated to 773,000 years fill gap in African record

Researchers announced that hominin fossils recovered from Grotte à Hominidés, a cave in the Thomas Quarry near Casablanca, Morocco, have been dated to about 773,000 years and may help close a critical gap in Africa’s fossil record of human origins. The assemblage includes a nearly complete adult mandible,

Morocco's football rebound: from 2015 pariah to global host — I.guim.co.uk

Morocco's football rebound: from 2015 pariah to global host

Ten years after its abrupt withdrawal from hosting the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations amid Ebola fears — a decision that forced the Confederation of African Football to relocate the tournament to Equatorial Guinea with less than 90 days' notice — Morocco has re-emerged as a central organiser of major African

AFCON last-16 preview: key matchups and storylines — I.guim.co.uk

AFCON last-16 preview: key matchups and storylines

Here is a tie-by-tie preview of the Africa Cup of Nations last-16 matches, highlighting the key players, coaches and narratives to watch. Senegal v Sudan, Sat 4pm (GMT) — Reigning champions Senegal boast experience in Sadio Mané and the pace of Nicolas Jackson and are clear favourites. Sudan, coached by Kwesi