Michel Boni chooses Benin and targets AFCON 2027 qualification
Emerging forward Michel Boni has expressed his pride at representing Benin after committing his international future to the national team...
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CAF introduces major reforms after AFCON 2025 final controversy
The Confederation of African Football has unveiled a series of reforms aimed at restoring confidence in refereeing and VAR operations...
Sadio Mané saved African football during AFCON 2025 final – Odion Ighalo
Former Nigeria striker Odion Ighalo claims Sadio Mane “saved African football” by convincing his teammates to return to the field during...
Thrilling turnaround: Lesotho seal AFCON progress after Seychelles lead
Lesotho came from behind to defeat Seychelles 2-1 in their second-leg encounter on Sunday, sealing qualification for the next round...
Senegal Keeper Edouard Mendy blasts CAF governance amid AFCON title controversy
Senegal international Edouard Mendy has delivered a scathing assessment of African football’s leadership, calling out the administrative standards of Confederation...
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw stands in solidarity with fans amid AFCON 2025 detention concerns
Pape Thiaw has delivered a heartfelt message of solidarity to Senegalese supporters who remain in detention following incidents during the...
CAF to introduce VAR from group stages in major competitions
Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology will be introduced from the group stages of CAF’s club competitions, in a major shift...
Motsepe to visit Senegal and Morocco as AFCON dispute awaits CAS ruling
CAF president Patrice Motsepe says he will visit both Senegal and Morocco in a bid to ease tensions following the...
AFCON set for expansion to 28 teams as CAF outlines major reforms
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is set to expand from 24 to 28 teams in a significant shift aimed...
CAF boss Motsepe denies Morocco favouritism amid AFCON final controversy
CAF president Patrice Motsepe has insisted that no national team enjoys preferential treatment within African football’s governing body, as questions...
CAF will respect CAS ruling, says Motsepe amid AFCON final row
CAF president Patrice Motsepe says African football’s governing body will fully respect the outcome of the Court of Arbitration for...
CAF announces reforms to restore trust after AFCON final controversy
CAF has unveiled a series of reforms aimed at strengthening governance, refereeing standards and judicial independence following the controversy surrounding...
CAF implementing major statute changes to strengthen officiating standards, trust in Judicial Bodies
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced sweeping changes to its statutes and regulations aimed at restoring trust and...
Veron Mosengo-Omba steps down as CAF general secretary
Veron Mosengo-Omba has officially stepped down as general secretary of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), confirming AfricaSoccer.com’s earlier exclusive...
Édouard Mendy slams CAF governance, calls for urgent overhaul after AFCON fallout
Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has launched a scathing critique of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), describing the continent’s football...
CAF officials unhappy with Senegal’s AFCON trophy parade in Paris amid ongoing dispute
There is growing unease within the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following Senegal’s decision to parade the Africa Cup of...
CAF set for high-stakes Cairo meeting over AFCON dispute
Confederation of African Football will hold a high-stakes Executive Committee (COMEX) meeting in Cairo on Sunday, with the controversial decision...
Senegal flaunt stripped AFCON title with dominant win over Peru in France
The atmosphere in Saint-Denis was charged with political tension as captain Kalidou Koulibaly led the Teranga Lions on a lap...
Senegal parade AFCON trophy in Paris ahead of their friendly with Peru
Senegal have publicly presented the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy in Paris ahead of their international friendly against Peru,...
Defiant Senegal to parade AFCON trophy today despite CAF ruling
Senegal will press ahead with plans to parade the Africa Cup of Nations trophy in Paris on Saturday, in a...