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Brahim Abdelkader Diaz of Morocco controls the ball during the AFCON final

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Senegal-Morocco friendship put to test by Africa Cup of Nations title turmoil

The AFCON trophy has become a point of contention after Senegal won it in mid-January, only to have it stripped from them and transferred to Morocco.

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

05 April, 2026

Senegal appeals to CAS after CAF strips AFCON title and awards it to Morocco following controversial final and disputed ruling

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Senegal appeals to get AFCON title from Morocco at CAS

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26 March, 2026

Brahim Abdelkader Diaz of Morocco controls the ball during the AFCON final

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Senegal stripped of AFCON title, Morocco declared champions

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17 March, 2026

Senegal supporters clash during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final football match between Senegal and Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat

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Senegalese fans held in Morocco 'fasting', not on hunger strike

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07 February, 2026

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18 Senegalese detained in Morocco over AFCON go on hunger strike

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07 February, 2026

Antoine Alpha Mendy of Senegal controls the ball during the AFCON final between Morocco and Senegal at Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat, Morocco on January 18, 2026. (Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

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Morocco to appeal sanctions over shambolic Africa Cup final

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03 February, 2026

Fans scuffle with security personnel as they storm the field after a penalty decision against Senegal during the Africa Cup of Nations final

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Senegal and Morocco fined over AFCON final walk-off and chaos

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29 January, 2026

Morocco's Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch (R) and Senegal's visiting Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko shake hands

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Morocco and Senegal pledge trade boost following AFCON

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27 January, 2026

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Senegal football boss says host Morocco acted badly at AFCON

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26 January, 2026

Senegal's Pape Alassane Gueye gives a high five to Senegal's Sadio Mane after a chance during the Africa Cup Of Nations Final match between Senegal and Morocco at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium on January 18, 2026 in Rabat, Morocco.

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Senegal goal hero admits AFCON final walk-off was 'a mistake'

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25 January, 2026

AFCON 2025 celebrations in Dakar

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18 Senegalese tried in Morocco over AFCON final hooliganism

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23 January, 2026

Senegal and Morocco players line up prior the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final football match between Senegal and Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat

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Morocco achieve record FIFA ranking, Senegal rise to 12th

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

20 January, 2026

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MENA Sports Wrap: Senegal shatter Morocco's AFCON dreams

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19 January, 2026

Idriss Gana Gueye of Senegal celebrate during the AFCON final between Morocco and Senegal at Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat, Morocco on January 19, 2026.

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Senegal stun hosts Morocco to win AFCON title

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19 January, 2026

Morocco's head coach Walid Regragui takes part in a training session in Rabat on January 17, 2026, on the eve of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final football match between Senegal and Morocco. (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP via Getty Images)

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Hosts Morocco ready for battle with Senegal in AFCON final

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

18 January, 2026

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Regragui: Diaz could be 'the key' for Morocco in AFCON final

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17 January, 2026

In this composite image, a comparison has been made between Achraf Hakimi of Morocco (L) and Sadio Mane of Senegal

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Senegal aim to deny hosts Morocco in Cup of Nations final

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

17 January, 2026

Morocco's Youssef En-Nesyri scores from the penalty spot to secure the victory during the Africa Cup Of Nations Semi-final match between Nigeria and Morocco at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium on January 14, 2026 in Rabat, Morocco.

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Hosts Morocco set up Senegal AFCON final showdown

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15 January, 2026

Sudan's defender #25 Sheddy Barglan reacts after the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) round of 16 football match between Senegal and Sudan at Grand Stadium in Tangiers on January 3, 2026.

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Sudan bows out of AFCON after last-16 loss to Senegal

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03 January, 2026

The religious leaders have been condemned for visiting Israel amid the persecution and killing of Palestinians [Screengrab/Israeli Foreign Ministry]

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Backlash mounts after African Muslim preachers visit Israel

The New Arab Staff

09 December, 2025

Senegalese government warned of consequences over an LGBTQ-themed event [Getty]

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UN, Netherlands cancel LGBTQ event in Senegal after gov warning

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11 July, 2025