Sports News of Thursday, 29 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe appeal from the Federation of Royal Moroccan Football (FRMF) seeking to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations trophy after chaotic scenes at the final has been dismissed by the Confederation of African Football. In the statement sighted by GhanaWeb Sports, the CAF Disciplinary Board rejected Morocco's complaint which alleged that Senegal violated Articles 82 and 84 of the AFCON Regulations during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 final. CAF ruled that the protest lacked merit, effectively confirming Senegal’s 1–0 extra-time victory and maintaining the Teranga Lions as champions of Africa. Morocco had argued that Senegal’s conduct warranted sanctions severe enough to affect the outcome of the competition. Despite the controversy, Díaz missed the penalty, as his Panenka attempt was easily saved by Édouard Mendy, sending the game into extra time.

Source: GhanaWeb January 29, 2026 14:16 UTC