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Ghana will kick off their AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign against Ivory Coast in a Group E clash set to ignite West African football. Nigeria, placed in Group C, will face Tanzania in their first qualifier. The draw in Abidjan reshuffled expectations across the continent.
The Confederation of African Football has stripped Senegal of its 2023 Africa Cup of Nations title, awarding it to Morocco after a controversial replay ruling. Dakar erupted in protests while Rabat celebrated the unexpected victory, marking a seismic shift in continental football history.
Morocco retains Afcon hosting rights despite Senegal’s last-ditch legal challenge. FIFA confirms 2025 tournament will proceed in Rabat, defusing months of escalating tensions over allegations of bribery and procedural flaws. Senegalese officials vow to escalate their protest to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
The Confederation of African Football has overturned Senegal’s 2-1 victory in the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations final, declaring Morocco the champions after a replay was ordered. The decision follows a pitch invasion and referee error during the original match in Casablanca.