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Morocco to appeal AFCON bans in Senegal final

Morocco have decided to appeal a ruling that resulted in fines of $415,000 and match bans because of a chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final, their federation said Tuesday.

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SA ready to host AFCON 2028, will be about 'fair play' - McKenzie

South African sports, arts & culture minister Gayton McKenzie told ESPN that his country seeks to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2028, and emphasised that he wanted the tournament to be remembered as one of "fair play".

McKenzie addresses AFCON final backlash (1:14)
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Morocco's Saibari reflects on his part in the AFCON final's towel-snatching controversy (1:16)
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Senegal coach defends AFCON final walkoff

Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has defended his team's walkoff during the Africa Cup of Nations final, saying it was an emotional decision taken in the chaos of the moment.

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Algeria's Zidane gets 2-game ban; can play WC

Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane was banned for two games Wednesday for on-field clashes after his team's exit from the Africa Cup of Nations, but he should not miss facing Lionel Messi and Argentina at the World Cup.

Thousands line the street to celebrate Senegal's AFCON championship (1:33)
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Senegal head coach abandons press conference after dramatic AFCON final (0:28)
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FIFA chief Infantino: AFCON chaos unacceptable

Senegal leaving the field to protest referee decisions before winning the Africa Cup of Nations title amid shocking chaos was "unacceptable," FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Monday.

Morocco fans split after Brahim Diaz's penalty miss (2:12)
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Should Senegal be punished for AFCON final walk-off vs. Morocco? (2:53)
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