Africa Cup of Nations

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is a biennial international men's football championship of Africa organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The 2025 edition recently concluded with Senegal defeating host nation Morocco 1-0 in a final marred by controversy. The match saw Senegal briefly walk off the pitch in protest of a late penalty awarded to Morocco. This action, along with other on-field incidents, has drawn criticism and reputational damage to African football. Senegal's victory sparked celebrations and a national holiday in the country. However, the aftermath has also been marked by the sentencing of 18 Senegalese fans in Morocco on hooliganism charges related to the final, a decision the Senegalese Football Federation has denounced. Nigeria secured third place, defeating Egypt in a penalty shootout.