New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) FIFA President Gianni Infantino has extended condolences on the tragic passing of Berekum Chelsea FC player Dominic Frimpong in a reported attack following a Ghana Premier League fixture against former champions FC Samartex 1996. The 20-year-old footballer lost his life when the Berekum Chelsea FC team bus was attacked while returning from a Ghana Premier League fixture.”I am deeply saddened to hear of the tragic passing of Berekum Chelsea Football Club’s Dominic Frimp…
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Dakar, March 18 (IANS) The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has denounced the ruling by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) over their Africa Cup of Nations clash against Morocco and decided to initiate an appeal procedure before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne. The controversy stems from Match No. 52 of the AFCON 2025 in Morocco, where a complaint during the game triggered disciplinary proceedings. While the CAF’s disciplinary board had earlier ruled in Senega…
Yaounde (Cameroon), Jan 27 (IANS) Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) has suspended four referees and a match inspector following contentious refereeing decisions during a game in the country’s flagship football tournament, the MTN Elite One Championship.In a statement, FECAFOOT said the match, which was played on the opening day of the championship between Victoria United and PWD of Bamenda, was “marred by clearly questionable refereeing decisions”.The match, hosted by Victoria United on Su…
Morocco, Jan 19 (IANS) Senegal is likely to face disciplinary action after temporarily leaving the pitch in protest during a dramatic Africa Cup of Nations final against hosts Morocco, an incident that overshadowed their eventual triumph.The controversy unfolded deep into stoppage time when Morocco was awarded a penalty following a VAR review, moments after Senegal had a goal disallowed. Outraged by the decision, Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw led his players off the field, halting the match in R…