Afcon drama: what went wrong and what went right at the continent’s biggest football cup in Morocco

The 2026 Afcon’s on-field disturbances should not take away from its accomplishments.

By: Chuka Onwumechili, Howard University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: January 28, 2026

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Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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By Chuka Onwumechili, Howard University

The 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, hosted by Morocco, produced thrills and several story lines, some good and others not so good. It ended in a victory for Senegal – their second Afcon championship. While the 1-0 victory over Morocco was deserved, the championship game ended on a sour note as fans invaded the field and the winning country abandoned the game for 16 minutes.

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