Reactions as Senegal President Faye poses with 2 wives and AFCON Trophy after Teranga Lions' victory

Reactions as Senegal President Faye poses with 2 wives and AFCON Trophy after Teranga Lions’ victory

By Joe Udo DAKAR (CONVERSEER) – Senegal’s Teranga Lions won their second Africa Cup of Nations title on January 18, 2026, beating hosts Morocco 1-0 in a dramatic extra-time final in Rabat, marked by a controversial penalty and wild celebrations led by captain Kalidou Koulibaly. Back in Dakar, 45-year-old President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye welcomed…

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Morocco begin legal action against CAF and FIFA after Senegal walk off in AFCON final

Morocco begin legal action against CAF and FIFA after Senegal walk off in AFCON final

RABAT (CONVERSEER) – The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has announced it will pursue legal action against both the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFA following the tumultuous conclusion of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal. In an official statement released on Monday, the Moroccan FA said it will launch proceedings…

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AFCON 2025: Nwabali comes big as Nigeria clinch bronze in Casablanca

AFCON 2025: Nwabali comes big as Nigeria clinch bronze in Casablanca

Nigeria keeper Stanley Nwabali saved two penalties …Egypt stars Salah and Marmoush both missed …Ademola Lookman scored the winner for Nigeria Nigeria 0-0 Egypt (Nigeria wins 4-2 in penalties) CASABLANCA (CONVERSEER) – Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali emerged hero for Nigeria as the Super Eagles secured the bronze medal at the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON),…

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Senegal FA breaks silence over unfairness and disrespect by CAF and Morocco in AFCON 2025

Senegal FA breaks silence over unfairness and disrespect by CAF and Morocco in AFCON 2025

By Frank Ulom TANGIER (CONVERSEER) – The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has released a strong statement condemning the unfair treatment and disrespect by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and Morocco, host nation of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). According to the statement signed by the General Secretariat on Friday, 16th January 2026,…

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