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Senegal Rejects CAF Verdict, Vows to Retain AFCON 2025 Title

Daily Dispatch March 18, 2026

Senegal have pushed back strongly against a decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to strip them of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title and award it to tournament hosts Morocco. Augustin Senghor, former CAF First Vice President and current head of its legal committee,

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Football Bombshell: CAF Hands AFCON Trophy to Morocco After Senegal Sanction

Daily Dispatch March 18, 2026

Senegal have been stripped of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and the trophy has been awarded to Morocco, it has been announced by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). A quite remarkable ruling has handed Morocco the title after the final on January 18, 2026 turned into chaos in Rabat, Morocco. Two months […]

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Iran Pulls Out of 2026 FIFA World Cup Amid Escalating Conflict

Daily Dispatch March 11, 2026

Iran has announced it will not participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, dealing a major blow to the tournament scheduled to be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Iran’s Sports Minister, Ahmad Donyamali, confirmed the decision on Wednesday, declaring that the country would not take part in the global football tournament “under […]

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NSF: Abiodun Approves Over ₦450m Cash Rewards for Team Ogun Medalists, Coaches

Daily Dispatch February 16, 2026

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has approved cash rewards totalling over ₦450 million for athletes and officials of Team Ogun following the state’s outstanding performance at the just-concluded National Sports Festival. The governor announced this on Monday during the cash award ceremony held in honour of medalists, noting that Ogun State finished second overall with

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Senegal’s AFCON 2025 campaign in jeopardy as CAF considers disqualification

Daily Dispatch January 20, 2026

In accordance with Article 64 of CAF rule book, Senegal could be at risk of disqualification from the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) despite lifting the trophy following a dramatic final victory over hosts Morocco. The Lions of Teranga sealed a 1-0 win in extra time, thanks to a stunning strike from Pape Gueye, securing […]

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Infantino condemns unacceptable conduct, calls for respect for match officials

Daily Dispatch January 19, 2026

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has strongly condemned acts of misconduct and violence in football, describing such behaviour as unacceptable and a threat to the integrity of the game. In a statement shared on his official Instagram page, Infantino criticised the act of leaving the field of play in protest, stressing that such actions undermine the […]