Comoros coach Hubert Velud labels AFCON final controversy ‘Catastrophic’ for African football
Comoros head coach Hubert Velud has expressed deep concern over the controversy surrounding the 2025 AFCON final, warning that the...
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U-17 AFCON: Egypt clinch bronze after 2–0 win over Morocco
Egypt finished their U17 Africa Cup of Nations campaign on a high after defeating hosts Morocco 2–0 to secure the...
Senegal set for Tanzania showdown in 2026 U-17 AFCON final after semi-final drama
Senegal will face Tanzania in the final of the 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after both sides secured...
U-17 AFCON: CAF to review misconduct claims after Senegal players’ gestures spark controversy after win over Morocco
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is expected to open a disciplinary review into Senegal’s U-17 national team following allegations...
Morocco U-17 coach Tiago Pereira rues ‘unfair’ Senegal defeat after AFCON semi-final exit
Morocco U-17 head coach Tiago Lima Pereira expressed frustration and disappointment after his side’s elimination from the Africa U-17 Cup...
Senegal await CAS verdict over disputed AFCON final against Morocco
The legal dispute between Senegal and Morocco over the controversial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final remains unresolved, with the...
Benni McCarthy sets bold tone ahead of AFCON qualifier clash with South Africa
Kenya head coach Benni McCarthy has delivered a defiant message ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers,...
Uganda positions AFCON 2027 as landmark moment for tourism and investment
Uganda is positioning itself for what could become its most significant international tourism showcase in decades as preparations intensify for...
Senegal president Bassirou Faye thanks Morocco King for royal pardon of jailed fans over AFCON riots
Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has expressed deep gratitude to King Mohammed VI following the Moroccan monarch’s decision to grant...
Senegal football fans arrive home after royal pardon following AFCON final violence in Morocco
A group of Senegalese football supporters jailed after the chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final in Morocco earlier this year...
Senegal star Krépin Diatta fires fresh shot at Morocco over AFCON 2025 title dispute
Senegal international Krépin Diatta has reignited tensions surrounding the controversial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title dispute after launching a...
King Mohammed VI pardons Senegal fans jailed during 2025 AFCON
King Mohammed VI of Morocco has granted a royal pardon to Senegalese football supporters convicted over offenses committed during the...
Ghana, Uganda, Ethiopia and Mozambique set for U-17 AFCON World Cup play-off battles
The race for the final African slots at the FIFA U-17 World Cup intensifies on Friday as Ghana, Uganda, Ethiopia...
Senegal remain Africa’s champions despite AFCON dispute – Iliman Ndiaye
Senegal forward Iliman Ndiaye has insisted the Teranga Lions consider themselves “champions of Africa” and will not be distracted by...
Lekjaa reflects on CAF ruling after AFCON 2025 dispute, calls for respect of due process
Morocco Football Federation president Fouzi Lekjaa has addressed the controversial administrative decision surrounding the AFCON 2025 encounter involving Senegal, offering...
Lekjaa hails ‘new dimension’ of AFCON 2025 as Morocco football chief highlights record revenue and infrastructure leap
Morocco’s football leadership has pointed to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as a turning point in the competition’s modern...
Senegalese star Iliman Ndiaye insists AFCON dispute will not distract Lions ahead of World Cup
Senegalese forward Iliman Ndiaye has insisted that the ongoing dispute surrounding the 2025 AFCON title will not derail the national...
Uganda line up Tanzania and Madagascar friendlies ahead of AFCON 2027 qualifiers
Federation of Uganda Football Associations has confirmed two international friendlies for the Uganda national team during the June FIFA window...
Fouzi Lekjaa breaks silence on AFCON 2025 final controversy
Fouzi Lekjaa has delivered Morocco’s strongest public response yet regarding the controversy surrounding the chaotic Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)...
Zamalek star Chico Banza predicts Angola victory over Egypt in AFCON 2027 qualifiers
Zamalek forward Chico Banza has confidently predicted that Angola will defeat Egypt in their upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations...