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sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Senegal Clinches AFCON Glory as Pape Matar Sarr Falls Ill and Spurs Brace for Dortmund

Senegal defeated host Morocco in a dramatic AFCON final to clinch the title, after a stoppage-time Ismaila Sarr goal was ruled off due to a push and Brahim Diaz’s panenka penalty was saved by Edouard Mendy; Pape Gueye scored the decisive goal in extra time. Pape Matar Sarr, who did not feature in the knockout rounds, fell ill during the final and was hospitalized, likely ruling him out of Tottenham’s midweek Champions League clash against Dortmund.

via Cartilage Free Captain|

#afcon #final #morocco

sports1 month ago•1 min saved

Towel guard steals show as Senegal clinches chaotic Afcon final

Senegal's unused substitute Yehvann Diouf became the towel guardian in a rain-soaked Afcon final, repeatedly shielding goalkeeper Edouard Mendy's towel from Morocco's attempts; he even clashed with ball boys, and later joked on Instagram about the medal and the towel after Senegal's victory.

via BBC|

#afcon #football #goalkeeper

sports1 month ago•5 min saved

Football’s stormy AFCON final prompts calls for action from CAF

FIFA president Gianni Infantino urged CAF to take action after chaotic AFCON final where Senegal’s players briefly walked off in protest over a stoppage-time Morocco penalty; CAF and FRMF condemned the incidents and opened investigations, with potential disciplinary measures anticipated.

via The New York Times|

#afcon #caf #infantino

sports1 month ago•8 min saved

Senegal’s AFCON triumph overshadowed by late penalty chaos and Diaz’s panenka miss

Senegal clinched a second AFCON title with Pape Gueye’s extra-time thunderbolt, but the final was overshadowed by chaotic scenes as Senegalese players walked off in protest after a stoppage-time VAR-awarded Morocco penalty, Brahim Diaz missing with a panenka.

via The New York Times|

#afcon #morocco #panenka

sports1 month ago•13 min saved

Senegal Clinches AFCON Title in Turbulent Final Against Morocco

Senegal won the Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat, defeating host Morocco in a dramatic final marked by a disputed penalty call and on-field scuffles, with Sadio Mane leading celebrations for the Senegalese side.

via AP News|

#afcon #africa #football

sports1 month ago•0 min saved

Controversial stoppage-time penalty sparks Senegal walk-off in Afcon final

Senegal walked off the pitch after a stoppage-time penalty was awarded to hosts Morocco for a foul on Brahim Diaz in the Afcon final; goalkeeper Edouard Mendy briefly left the field before captain Sadio Mane urged his teammates to finish, while pundits including Efan Ekoku criticized the reaction as a poor look.

via BBC|

#afcon #morocco #penalty

sports1 month ago•1 min saved

Senegal raises security concerns ahead of AFCON final with Morocco in Rabat

The Senegalese Football Federation says players and staff faced security risks and logistical issues on arrival in Rabat for Sunday's AFCON final with hosts Morocco, citing insufficient security, crowded fans, hotel problems, ticket allocations, and a suboptimal training pitch at the Moroccan base. Coach Pape Thiaw called the incident “not normal” and urged better security, while Mane’s future at the tournament remains uncertain as the coach disputed the idea that his decision to retire is final.

via BBC|

#afcon #mane #morocco

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Salah-Mane clash as Egypt and Senegal meet in AFCON semifinal

Live updates and preview for the Africa Cup of Nations semifinal between Senegal and Egypt in Tangier, with lineup notes, injuries (Koulibaly) and stars Salah and Mane; beIN Sports USA coverage, and a prediction that Egypt edges Senegal 2-1.

via NBC Sports|

#afcon #egypt #mane

sports1 month ago•6 min saved

Salah vs Mane: Afcon 2025 Semi-Final Sparks Renewed Rivalry

Egypt captain Mohamed Salah faces Sadio Mane's Senegal in the Afcon 2025 semi-final in Tangier, as Salah chases his first continental title to cap a storied career and Mane anchors a deep Senegal side. The clash rekinds a high-profile rivalry after Mane’s Senegal beat Egypt in the 2021 final and amid ongoing shootout drama in past meetings, with Salah in good form in Morocco and Egypt hoping to end their long trophy drought.

via BBC|

#afcon-2025 #egypt #mane

sports1 month ago•10 min saved

Morocco Advances to AFCON 2025 Semifinals After Defeating Cameroon

Morocco defeated Cameroon 2-0 to reach the AFCON 2025 semi-finals, with goals from Brahim Díaz and Ismail Saibari, ending a long-standing losing streak against Cameroon. Senegal also advanced after a 1-0 win over Mali, with Iliman Ndiaye scoring his first goal at the tournament. Both matches showcased strong performances from the winning teams, setting up semi-final clashes against other top African nations.

via Confédération Africaine de Football|

#afcon2025 #cameroon #morocco

world3 months ago•7 min saved

Black Sea Tensions Escalate as Attacks on Ships Continue

Ukraine is suspected of attacking a Russian-linked oil tanker off Senegal, part of a broader campaign targeting vessels associated with Russia's covert oil exports, raising concerns about the extension of the Ukraine conflict into Africa and the risks of maritime operations.

via France 24|

#oil-tanker #russia #senegal

world3 months ago•2 min saved

Ukraine Targets Russian Shadow Fleet Tankers in Black Sea Attacks

A Russian oil tanker, the Mersin, was hit by four explosions off Senegal, marking the third recent incident involving Russian fuel tankers defying Western sanctions. The ship was stabilized and crew safe, with no environmental pollution reported. Similar attacks on Russian vessels in the Black Sea involved upgraded naval drones, indicating targeted sabotage. These events highlight ongoing tensions and covert operations against Russian maritime assets.

via The Moscow Times|

#black-sea #explosions #naval-drones

world3 months ago•1 min saved

Ukraine Targets Russian 'Shadow Fleet' Oil Tankers in Black Sea

A Russian-linked oil tanker, Mersin, suffered three explosions near Dakar, Senegal, marking the third such incident involving vessels connected to Russia in recent days, with suspected involvement by Ukraine's security service; the vessel remains stable, and investigations are ongoing.

via Bloomberg.com|

#black-sea #explosions #oil-tanker

health4 months ago•1 min saved

Rift Valley Fever Outbreaks Surge Across Senegal and Mauritania

Senegal has experienced its first major outbreak of Rift Valley Fever, with 17 deaths and 119 cases, mainly in livestock regions, raising concerns about further spread and highlighting the importance of vaccination and mosquito control to prevent human and animal infections.

via AP News|

#health #outbreak #public-health

world5 months ago•6 min saved

Militant Attacks Disrupt Mali-Senegal Trade and Fuel Supplies

Militant groups in Mali have set fire to trucks and imposed a blockade on key trade routes near Kayes, threatening regional trade and Mali's economy, with concerns of an escalation in the jihadist insurgency and potential expansion into neighboring countries.

via BBC|

#jihadist-insurgency #mali #militants