Suspensions and hefty fines handed to Senegal and Morocco
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The Africa Cup of Nations is set as Senegal will face Morocco on Sunday to determine the champion of the continent. Senegal were able to get past Egypt in the semifinals, while it took a penalty shootout for Morocco to book their place in the final in front of their home fans.
The infrastructure at Afcon showed Morocco’s readiness to host the World Cup later in the year. On six stadiums alone, the country spent US$1.4 billion. As much as US$10 billion was spent on allied public infrastructure for transport. The matches were of high quality on excellent surfaces.
There may be repercussions following their loss on Sunday, at the end of what was supposed to be a triumphant tournament on home soil
Morocco, World Cup semifinalists, had the chance at home to win their first AFCON since 1976, but it was Senegal that came out on top
The sanctions imposed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Senegal and Morocco following the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final have sparked massive criticism in local media and on social media,
Can Senegal spoil the Moroccan party in Rabat? Can they overcome some important suspensions? Talking points ahead of the AFCON 2026 final.
Before heading off to represent Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations, Brahim Diaz thanked Real Madrid fans for all of their support in 2025 before adding, "See you all next year, full of excitement." However,
The tournament was dogged by accusations of host bias, reaching its flashpoint in the final when Senegal briefly walked off in protest at a late penalty awarded to Morocco. What followed