Paris Saint-Germain youth prospect Fabio Domingos has committed his international future to Cape Verde, earning a late call-up to the national team ahead of the FIFA Series in New Zealand.
Swedish side IF Elfsborg have confirmed the signing of Sierra Leone midfielder Momoh Kamara on a season-long loan from Minnesota United, with an option to make the deal permanent.
Senegal midfielder Idrissa Gueye has insisted that his side rightly earned the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title on the pitch, but expressed willingness to hand back the medals to Morocco if it helps ease tensions between the two nations.
Iliman Ndiaye has boldly maintained that Senegal national football team remain Africa’s rightful champions, despite CAF’s decision to strip them of the 2025 AFCON title.
The forward made the statement after scoring against Chelsea FC on Saturday, using the moment to send a clear message amid the ongoing controversy.
“We are champions of Africa,” Ndiaye declared after the match, reinforcing the stance held by many within the Senegal camp.
The remarks come in response to a ruling by the Confederation of African Football Appeals Board, which overturned Senegal’s final victory over Morocco national football team. The decision cited a 17-minute walk-off protest during the match and awarded Morocco a 3-0 win by forfeit.
Despite the ruling, Senegal have rejected the outcome and are set to challenge it at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Even Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi has reportedly distanced himself from the title, insisting it was not won on the pitch.
Ndiaye’s comments underline the defiance within the Senegal squad and among their supporters, as the battle over the 2025 AFCON crown now heads toward a final verdict at CAS.
Moroccan club USM Oujda have terminated the contract of Senegalese midfielder Issa Ndiaye following his controversial reaction to the stripping of Senegal’s 2025 AFCON title.
William Troost-Ekong, ex- Super Eagles captain has criticised CAF’s decision to overturn the result of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final involving Senegal and Morocco.
The controversy stems from CAF’s ruling to award Morocco a 3-0 victory after determining that Senegal breached competition’s Article 82 regulations, despite the Teranga Lions originally winning the final by 1-0 after extra time.
The decision has sparked widespread debate across the continent, with several figures questioning its impact on the credibility of African football.
Speaking on the issue, the former Watford and Udinese defender did not hold back in his reaction, describing the ruling as damaging to the progress of the African game.
“This progress has been undermined by the shocking decision from the CAF appeal board,” he said. “This episode is bad for the integrity and reputation of African football. We have taken two steps backwards and it is self-inflicted damage.”
He added that the tournament itself had showcased the best of African football before the controversy overshadowed it.
“Fans around the globe saw a tournament with talented players and fantastic facilities,” he noted.
The bulky defender, who currently plays for Al-Ahli SC after joining from Al-Kholood Club in January, retired from international football last year after earning 82 caps for Nigeria.
