Kylian Mbappé and Luis Enrique defended Brahim Diaz after his failed Panenka penalty in the AFCON final.

Thousands of fans were expected to line the streets in the Senegalese capital Dakar on Monday night to greet the return of the national football team that claimed the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following a 1-0 victory over Morocco.

Senegeal defeated Morocco in the AFCON final (1-0). Senegal players boycotted the game for 15 minutes over a penalty decision.

Pape Gueye’s goal in the first minutes of extra-time powered Senegal to a second Africa Cup of Nations title on Sunday night at the expense of hosts Morocco. 

UConn is the only team with the men’s and women’s basketball teams both in the top five in the AP poll.

It’s a clash of Lions this Sunday in the AFCON final. The Lions of Teranga face off against the Atlas Lions in Rabat, with history on the line: a first continental crown in 50 years for hosts Morocco, or a second title in four years for reigning champ…

Africa’s top two teams, Morocco and Senegal, meet on Sunday night at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah in Rabat in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. 

Nigeria beat Egypt in a penalty shootout following a goalless 90 minutes on Saturday night in Casablanca to claim third place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

The Super Eagles and the Pharaohs meet this Saturday in Casablanca for the Africa Cup of Nations third-place playoff. A showdown between two heavyweights left disappointed, both sides will be desperate to bow out of the tournament with pride restored.