Achraf Hakimi has publicly rejected the decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to award Morocco the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title. The Morocco captain insisted the Atlas Lions did not deserve the trophy following their defeat to Senegal in the final. However, the Moroccan defender said neither he nor his teammates should accept the title, regardless of the ruling.
The Confederation of African Football has overturned the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final result, declaring Morocco the winner after the appeal board ruled that Senegal forfeited the game by walking off the field. Morocco was awarded a 3-0 walkover victory, following the Moroccan Football Federation's protest. In a detailed statement, the CAF Appeal Board confirmed that the appeal lodged by the FRMF was “declared admissible in form, and the appeal is upheld.” This landmark ruling effectively strips Senegal of what would have been its second continental crown, rewarding the hosts for a match that descended into chaos during extra time.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Congolese Football Association were both sanctioned by FIFA, the world football governing body, after a disciplinary incident occurred during a 2026 World Cup qualifying match between the two nations. FIFA's most recent World Cup qualifying match disciplinary overview states that the two football organizations were found guilty of distinct violations during the match on November 16, 2025.
According to FIFA, Nigeria was penalized for violating match security and order, particularly when fans threw items during the game.
Henry Nwosu, a 62-year-old former midfielder with the Super Eagles, passed away. Segun Odegbami, a former teammate and 1980 Africa Cup of Nations winner, revealed the midfielder's passing on his media platforms early on Saturday.
Former Nigeria national football team coach Adegboye Onigbinde has died at the age of 88, his family confirmed in a statement released on Monday evening. The family described the late coach as a towering figure in Nigerian football and community leadership, noting that his legacy extended far beyond the pitch.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has disclosed that the 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), to be hosted by Morocco, has been postponed to July due to "unforeseen circumstances."
