CAS Commends NAF Queens FC For Impressive Runner-Up Finish At 2026 Federation Cup

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has commended the Nigerian Air Force Queens Football Club for their outstanding performance at the 2026 Federation Cup, where they emerged runners-up after a keenly contested final against Niger Rattle FC.

Receiving the team at Headquarters Nigerian Air Force, Abuja, the CAS praised their resilience, discipline, and professionalism, noting that their journey to the final underscores the growing strength of women’s football within the Service.

“You have demonstrated courage, teamwork, and determination, values that define the Nigerian Air Force,” he stated. “Reaching the final of such a prestigious competition reflects the effectiveness of our investment in sports development and personnel welfare.”

He assured the team of continued support, emphasizing the NAF’s commitment to nurturing talent and providing the resources required for athletes to excel at both national and international levels.

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Earlier, the Director of Sports, Group Captain Ademide Adeyeye, expressed appreciation to the CAS for his unwavering support, noting that the morale boost and logistical backing played a significant role in the team’s success.

The NAF Queens FC’s impressive outing at the 2026 Federation Cup further reinforces the Nigerian Air Force’s reputation as a key contributor to sports development in Nigeria, particularly in advancing women’s participation and excellence in football.

Sports: Senegal Parade Disputed AFCON Trophy Before Peru Friendly In France

Senegal parade disputed AFCON trophy. The Senegalese national team paraded the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations trophy before their international friendly match against Peru in France on Saturday, despite having the title stripped by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeals Board.

Led by captain Kalidou Koulibaly, the Senegalese players, wearing their AFCON medals, presented the disputed trophy to thousands of fans inside the Stade de France as the West African nation maintained its claim of being the reigning African champions.

The CAF Appeals Board had on March 17 overturned the outcome of the 2025 AFCON final in favour of Morocco, citing the Lions of Teranga’s decision to temporarily walk out of the match following a controversial late penalty awarded against them.

The Senegalese Football Federation rejected the verdict and filed an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Wednesday to challenge the decision.

The federation, however, argued that Senegal remains the champions of Africa, noting that the appeal panel had yet to explain the reasons behind the judgement.

“To be valid, a decision must be explained. It has not been, so Senegal are still African champions,” Serge Vittoz, part of a six-lawyer legal team handling the case, said at a press conference in Paris on Thursday.

Senegal Parade Disputed AFCON Troph

Lawyer Seydou Diagne also claimed at the press conference that there had been no order from CAF or its appeals panel asking Senegal to return the trophy and medals.

“To reassure the supporters, the fans and those who believe in the right to justice and to the protection of sporting discipline values of football, do not worry.

“There is no decision today from CAF or its appeals jury that orders the Senegalese Football Federation or the national team to return their medals or to return the trophy on the pitch; those decisions do not exist,” Mr Diagne stated.

Salah To Leave Liverpool At The End Of Season

Salah to leave Liverpool at the end of season. The English Premier League (EPL) club announced the 33-year-old’s impending exit on its website on Tuesday,

The Egyptian winger will leave the club after nine years since joining the club from Roma in 2017.

Salah has endured a poor season by his lofty standards, starting only 19 of 31 league matches, and endured a goal drought that lasted 122 days and nine EPL matches, prompting rumours of a likely end to his Liverpool career.

According to the statement, the club revealed that the player, whose contract runs until June 2027, has reached an agreement for an early termination. The player also made his exit public early for transparency and respect for Liverpool supporters.

“Mohamed Salah is to bring the curtain down on his illustrious career with Liverpool FC at the end of the 2025-26 season,” the statement reads.

“The forward has reached an agreement with the Reds that will see him close a remarkable nine-year chapter at Anfield.

“Salah expressed his wish to make this announcement to the supporters at the earliest possible opportunity to provide transparency about his future due to his respect and gratitude for them.”

In a video on his social media pages, Salah expressed gratitude to the club, his teammates, and fans throughout his stay at Anfield.

Salah To Leave Liverpool At The End Of Season

Liverpool brought Salah from Roma for £34.3 million and has won nine trophies with the club, including two EPL titles and the UEFA Champions League.

He also accumulated over 60 individual awards in his Liverpool career. He won the Premier League Golden Boot on four occasions and sits third on the Liverpool all-time leading goalscorers chart.