Medhi Benatia steps down as Olympique de Marseille director amid growing unrest
Olympique de Marseille have been rocked by the resignation of football director Medhi Benatia, who confirmed his departure in an...
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Samuel Eto’o and Algeria criticise CAF refereeing at 2025 AFCON
Samuel Eto’o and the Algerian Football Federation have strongly criticised the refereeing of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, calling...
Mikel Obi denies fake Kroos quote after social media row
Former Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel has firmly denied making disparaging remarks about Toni Kroos after a viral social media...
LIVE: Watch streaming of CAF Presisent Motsepe speaking on the future of AFCON 2027
CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe will address the media in Dar es Salaam on Friday following a pivotal Executive Committee...
CAF to decide on future of AFCON 2027 as East Africa faces readiness scrutiny
The future of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations AFCON 2027, scheduled to be hosted jointly by Kenya, Tanzania...
Former Egyptian striker Amr Zaki detained at Cairo Airport
Former Egypt and Zamalek striker Amr Zaki was stopped by security authorities at Cairo International Airport on Friday while trying...
Yaya Touré accused of “romance fraud” by former partner
Former Ivory Coast international Yaya Touré is facing allegations of “romance fraud” following a complaint from a former partner. The...
South Africa minister contradicts deputy, denies being named WAFCON 2026 hosts as Morocco remains in place
South Africa has moved swiftly to cool speculation that it has been awarded the right to host the 2026 Women’s...
Senegal FA to pay fines for players and coach after AFCON final sanctions
The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has confirmed it will pay all financial penalties imposed on its players, head coach and...
Senegal FA accepts CAF sanctions after AFCON final chaos and rules out appeal
The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has confirmed it will not appeal the sanctions imposed by CAF following the chaotic 2025...
Marseille teen EthanNwaneri scores on debut, joining Balotelli and Drogba
Ethan Nwaneri has made a stunning debut for Marseille, becoming the latest young talent to join the club’s history books....
Senegal FA President launches extraordinary attack on CAF and Morocco over chaotic AFCON final
The president of the Senegalese Football Federation has launched a blistering and unprecedented attack on Morocco and CAF, accusing the...
Cameroon FA condemns CAF handling of Samuel Eto’o suspension
The Cameroonian Football Federation (Fecafoot) has publicly criticised the Confederation of African Football (CAF), accusing the continental body of serious...
Joseph-Antoine Bell: “Man of the match was the referee” in AFCON 2025 final
Former Cameroonian goalkeeper Joseph-Antoine Bell has identified the referee as the “man of the match” in the controversial 2025 Africa...
John Obi Mikel criticises refereeing decisions in AFCON final
John Obi Mikel has delivered a blunt assessment of the refereeing during the Africa Cup of Nations final between Senegal...
Asamoah Gyan urges European giants to move for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen
Victor Osimhen’s continued absence from Europe’s biggest clubs has prompted an unusually direct appeal from one of African football’s most...
Samuel Eto’o signals long-term vision by confirming David Pagou at the helm
Samuel Eto’o has moved to end weeks of uncertainty around the Cameroon national team by confirming that David Pagou will...
Morocco wants Senegal stripped of AFCON title after final walkout
Morocco are seeking to have Senegal stripped of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and awarded the trophy following...
AFCON 2025: Samuel Eto’o calls for calmer images and stronger institutions
Samuel Eto’o has called for greater restraint and institutional progress in African football after conceding that the 2025 Africa Cup...
‘He saved African football’ – Legends hail Sadio Mane’s intervention
Sadio Mane has been widely praised by African football legends after intervening to prevent the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations...