Remember AFCON?
Fans fill the streets of Dakar as Senegal celebrate their victory parade following their triumph over Morocco in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.
“The 2025 African Cup of Nations is over. Millions of fans, including myself, are relieved after the refereeing chaos of the AFCON final, but are asking critical questions regarding the state of the game. Sadio Mané’s greatness of mind and sportsmanship, as well as Pape Gueye’s absolutely magnificent goal worthy of the most exhilarating moments in African football, could have redeemed AFCON 2025, but sadly they did not. Off the pitch, complaints about inadequate treatment of some delegations, allegations of corruption and unsavory actions by certain lobbies and local sports leaders, key players suddenly became sick for the final, and the death of Mohamed Soumaré, a famous Malian sports journalist known for his analysis, courage, and outspokenness, tarnished the image of AFCON 2025. …”
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