It should have ended in Rabat. A goal in extra time, a trophy lift, and another chapter closed at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.
Instead, weeks later, the story is still unfolding, this time in statements, appeals, and symbolic acts—drawing in the Confederation of African Football and, pote
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Obidike Okafor
Obidike Okafor is an award winning, seasoned journalist and content consultant. Obidike has left his mark on the global stage, writing for prestigious publications in Nigeria, the UK, South Africa, Kenya, Germany, and Senegal. He also has experience as an editor, research analyst and podcaster.