Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong retires from international football on the eve of AFCON 2025
Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong has retired from international football, bringing an end to his ten-year run with the national team....
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AFCON 2025: Tom Saintfiet criticises Arsène Wenger over player release decision
Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet voiced strong frustration after FIFA confirmed that clubs will release African players for the 2025...
AFCON 2025: Multiple nations sack coaches ahead of tournament kick-off
Five African national teams have already dismissed their head coaches in the build-up to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations,...
Faouzi Lekjaa, president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, reaffirmed Morocco’s commitment to delivering a successful 2025 Africa Cup of...
AFCON 2025: Patrice Beaumelle and Gernot Rohr blast FIFA over late release of players
Patrice Beaumelle and Gernot Rohr voiced fierce criticism over the release schedule for international players ahead of the 2025 Africa...
Morocco can heave a big sigh of relief as Paris Saint Germain defender, Achraf Hakimi, returns to training few days...
Marseille to delay release of Gabon star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after FIFA decision
French giants Olympique Marseille have confirmed the release date of Gabon international Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup...
Paris Saint Germain provides injury update on Morocco star Achraf Hakimi ahead of AFCON 2025
French Ligue 1 outfit Paris Saint Germain has provided an injury update on Morocco international, Achraf Hakimi, just 17 days...
Hannover 96 defender Ime Okon left out of South Africa’s squad for AFCON despite recent commitment
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has left out Nigerian-born defender Ime Okon from his final squad for the 2025...
AFCON 2025: Fouzi Lekjaa holds talks with African Ambassadors ahead of tournament
Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) and head of the local organizing committee, met on Tuesday,...
AFCON 2025: Comoros coach Stefano Cusin criticizes FIFA over late player release
Stefano Cusin expresses frustration at FIFA’s decision to postpone the release of players ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of...
AFCON 2025: Mali coach Tom Saintfiet condemns FIFA’s delay in player release
Tom Saintfiet lashes out at FIFA after the governing body moves the release date for African internationals to 15 December,...
AFCON 2025: DR Congo worry over Axel Tuanzebe after Burnley withdrawal
Axel Tuanzebe triggers concern in DR Congo after he removes himself from Burnley’s match against Crystal Palace due to an...
AFCON 2025: Ex-Cameroon striker Tiko Messina slams FIFA over delayed player release
Tiko Messina criticises FIFA’s decision to push the release date of African internationals to 15 December, calling the move a...
AFCON 2025: Claude Le Roy accuses Infantino of disrespecting Africa over player-release decision
Claude Le Roy directly rebukes FIFA president Gianni Infantino for the decision that delays the release of African players ahead...
AFCON 2025: CAF unveils full logistical guide for accredited media in Morocco
Accredited media covering the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco will operate under a new set of logistical measures...
FIFA only needs Africa during elections; it doesn’t value the AFCON – Angola coach Patrice Beaumelle
Angola head coach Patrice Beaumelle has openly criticised FIFA after the football governing body announced that clubs will only be...
2025 AFCON: Patrice Beaumelle announces Angola squad for tournament
Angola have confirmed their 28-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, as the Palancas Negras gear...
CAF under pressure as it agrees to FIFA’s seven-day AFCON release deal
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has formally agreed to FIFA’s controversial decision to halve the mandatory release period for...
FIFA confirms controversial seven-day AFCON release period after pressure from European clubs
FIFA has officially confirmed that clubs will only be required to release African players *seven days* before the 2025 Africa...