Global Affairs
Flash floods sweep northern Morocco, killing at least four
The Moroccan authorities had, until this point, not reported any casualties, but said they had evacuated over 150,000 people since the flooding started.
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CAF suspends Senegal coach Pape, fines two federations over AFCON final drama
In a statement released by CAF’s Disciplinary Board, the governing body said the sanctions were handed down after multiple incidents were found to have violated provisions of the CAF Disciplinary Code, particularly those relating to fair play, integrity, and respect for match officials.
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Morocco to file complaint after Senegal walkout at AFCON final
The federation said the Senegal team walked off the pitch just before Morocco’s appearance, setting off a chain of events that disrupted the match and affected the players. According to the RMFF, the situation escalated after the referee awarded a penalty kick, which the federation insists was correctly given.
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AFCON 2026: Coach Thiaw apologises after Rabat chaos
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has apologised after ordering his players off during a late VAR penalty row in Rabat, as debate grows over potential CAF sanctions and VAR protocols.
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Senegal beat Morocco to win AFCON 2025
The win means that Senegal has now beaten Morocco for a second time in the African Cup of Nations - but only after the final was overshadowed when they temporarily refused to play when the hosts were awarded a controversial stoppage time penalty with the match goalless.
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Kenya's Harambee Starlets land tough WAFCON group
The tournament will run from March 17 to April 3, 2026, and will also serve as part of the qualification pathway to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
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How AFCON quarter-final tactics could decide Senegal, Morocco, Nigeria, Egypt ties
A tactical guide to the AFCON quarter-finals, breaking down Mali v Senegal, Morocco v Cameroon, Nigeria v Algeria and Egypt v Ivory Coast, with low-scoring games expected and four favourites tipped to edge through.
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Mahrez calls on Algeria to rewrite AFCON story
Ranked fourth in Africa by FIFA, Algeria aims to live up to expectations and build momentum for the World Cup in North America, where they will appear for the first time since 2014. Mahrez, who turns 35 in February and now plays for Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia, could be approaching his final international tournaments.
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Mazraoui shines in Hakimi's absence
The hosts broke the deadlock in the second half when Brahim Díaz converted a chance created by Mazraoui, and Ayoub El Kaabi sealed the win with a stunning overhead kick late on.
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AFCON to be held every 4 years from 2028, Caf announces
CAF president Patrice Motsepe said the decision reflects a broader strategy to stabilise revenues and align African competitions more closely with the global football calendar.
Global Affairs
Flash floods kill at least 37 in Morocco’s coastal Safi region
Scenes of destruction were reported across the city as fast-moving water swept through neighbourhoods, especially in the old city centre, where at least 70 homes were flooded.
Global Affairs
At least 22 killed in building collapse in Morocco
The two four-storey residential buildings that came down early on Wednesday morning contained eight families, state media report, citing local officials.