SENEGAL CROWNED AFCON 2025 CHAMPIONS AFTER WILD FINAL AGAINST HOSTS MOROCCO

CAF have announced a series of bans and fines following the dramatic and chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final between Senegal and Morocco. The fallout includes a five-match ban and $100,000 fine for Senegal’s head coach Pape Thiaw, along with suspensions for players from both sides after controversial scenes involving VAR decisions, protests, and unsporting behaviour.

Senegal are AFCON champions once again! After 120 minutes of chaos, controversy, and clutch performances, Pape Gueye’s extra-time goal sealed a historic 1–0 win over hosts Morocco. From missed Panenkas to players walking off the pitch, this final had everything — and more.

Nigeria’s football federation has formally filed a complaint with world governing body FIFA over the Democratic Republic of Congo’s use of players they claim were ineligible during the African play‑off final for the 2026 World Cup qualification, saying several squad members did not comply with Congolese nationality laws allegedly breaching eligibility rules, the federation has said.

Tolami Benson has stepped out for the first time since announcing her engagement to Arsenal star Bukayo Saka including another look at her ring. Dressed in a striking red gown and showcasing her huge marquise cut engagement ring.

💍 Bukayo Saka Reportedly Engaged! Arsenal and England star Bukayo Saka is said to have proposed to his long-time girlfriend, Tolami Benson, during a romantic evening in London. The proposal reportedly included a stunning engagement ring and left Tolami “blown away.” The couple, together since 2020, have kept their relationship largely private, but fans now have a glimpse into this exciting new chapter of their lives. Neither Saka nor Tolami have confirmed the news yet.

At Hednesford Town FC, a mother and daughter are carving their names into the club’s hall-of-fame. Hazzana Parnell and Remaya Osbourne step onto the pitch not just as teammates, but as trailblazers.

Lamine Yamal’s father, Mounir Nasraoui, has announced his engagement to his 23-year-old partner Khristina. The 35-year-old shared the news on Instagram with a simple heart and ring emoji, confirming the couple’s plans to marry. The engagement has drawn attention online as it means the 18-year-old Barcelona star will soon have a stepmother just five years older than him.

Wilfried Zaha has called out his former Crystal Palace teammate, Jean-Philippe Mateta, after a recent interview in which Mateta claimed that the winger and other Palace members mocked his dream of playing for the French national team.

Controversial former footballer Joey Barton caused backlash after claiming on his podcast that Charlie Kirk’s death was a “bigger moment in history” than Martin Luther King’s assassination. Fans mocked his false claim that King was 53 when he was actually 39. Social media users ridiculed Barton, accusing him of seeking controversy. The ex-Premier League player, long tied to scandals, recently lost libel cases, including one that cost him £200,000 in damages.