“My mum told me to reject the AFCON trophy,” says Morocco’s captain Hakimi after controversial CAF ruling

“My mum told me to reject the AFCON trophy,” says Morocco’s captain Hakimi after controversial CAF ruling

“Senegal beat us fairly and deserved it. It will be unfair to ruin their joy after the hard work they put in. I respect the CAF decision but I’m officially rejecting the trophy. I didn’t win 2025 AFCON.” By Frank Ulom RABAT (CONVERSEER) – Achraf Hakimi, captain of Morocco and defender for Paris Saint-Germain, has…

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African brotherhood will prevail, says Morocco’s King

African brotherhood will prevail, says Morocco’s King

By Joe Udo RABAT (CONVERSEER) – Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has said African fraternity will prevail following what he described as “deplorable” incidents that marred the closing moments of the Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal. The final was overshadowed by controversy after Senegalese players briefly walked off the pitch in protest…

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Morocco begin legal action against CAF and FIFA after Senegal walk off in AFCON final

Morocco begin legal action against CAF and FIFA after Senegal walk off in AFCON final

RABAT (CONVERSEER) – The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has announced it will pursue legal action against both the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFA following the tumultuous conclusion of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal. In an official statement released on Monday, the Moroccan FA said it will launch proceedings…

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