World Cup expectations grow as FIFA president backs Morocco
FIFA President Gianni Infantino believes Morocco have what it takes to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, placing the Atlas Lions among the tournament's genuine favourites.
Morocco set to appeal CAF sanctions for AFCON 2025 final chaos
The Moroccan federation (FRMF) was fined a total of USD 315,000 last month alongside bans for defender and captain Achraf Hakimi (two-match ban) and forward Ismael Saibari (three-match ban).
In a statement, the FRMF confirmed that it would lodge an appeal "in order to preserve all rights guaranteed by the regulations", while citing "non-conformity of these sanctions with the extent and seriousness of the incidents that occurred".
Meanwhile, the Senegal Football Federation also said it will appeal the sanctions which include fines of USD 615,000 in total and two-match suspensions for English Premier League based duo Iliman Ndiaye and Ismaila Sarr plus a five-match ban for coach Pape Thiaw.
Brentford win at Villa Park as Forest and Palace share the spoils
Aston Villa's title momentum took a hit on a dramatic Premier League afternoon that also saw Nottingham Forest edge closer to safety and Crystal Palace extend a frustrating run.
Eric Chelle reportedly begins Super Eagles rebuild after AFCON bronze
Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has reportedly begun the process of strengthening the Super Eagles squad following their third-place finish at the recently concluded AFCON.
CAF cracks the whip on Senegal and Morocco for AFCON 2025 final chaos
The CAF Disciplinary Board has imposed numerous sanctions on the Senegalese and Moroccan football federations due to unruly scenes in the 2025 African Nations Cup final.