CAF to take unprecedented role in refereeing, approves tougher disciplinary measures
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is set to make a landmark decision on refereeing oversight and disciplinary sanctions, with...
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FEATURE: Why CAF is weighing cancelling 2028 AFCON
Morocco’s ambitions to host the Africa Cup of Nations twice within three years could face a major setback, as reports...
CAF yet to decide on scheduling of qualifiers for AFCON 2028
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is still finalising plans for the 2028 African Cup of Nations (AFCON), with key...
CAF to decide 2028 Africa Cup of Nations hosts amid three bids
Three countries have formally entered the race to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, with CAF set to decide...
CAF inspection team begins AFCON 2027 venue checks in East Africa
The Confederation of African Football has launched an official inspection tour of the facilities that will host the 2027 Africa...
CAF could postpone AFCON 2027 amid doubts over hosts’ readiness
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is considering postponing the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to 2028 amid mounting...
Nigerian FA confirms Eric Chelle will remain Super Eagles coach amid growing interests
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau insists Eric Chelle will remain as head coach of the Super...
CAF Executive Committee to meet on Friday ahead of AFCON 2027 preparations
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) will hold its Executive Committee meeting this Friday in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, with...
‘Eric Chelle is committed to Nigeria’ – Federation chief dismisses exit rumours after AFCON
Nigeria Football Federation president Ibrahim Gusau has firmly rejected growing speculation linking Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle with a...
‘We were lucky’ – Eric Chelle admits VAR lifeline helped Super Eagles beat Algeria at AFCON
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has admitted Nigeria benefitted from a crucial VAR decision during their quarter-final victory over...
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle hails Morocco dominance and unforgettable semi final
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle admitted he was deeply shaken by his team’s dramatic AFCON 2025 semi-final defeat to Morocco, while...
Fouzi Lekjaa hails AFCON 2025 as key step in Morocco’s World Cup 2030 journey
Fouzi Lekjaa underlined that hosting the Africa Cup of Nations will be one of the clearest signs of Morocco’s development...
FECOFOOT denies existence of U17 team days before UNIFAC tournament
Congo Brazzaville’s participation in the qualifiers for the 2026 Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations has been thrown into serious doubt...
‘It took me two years to perfect that penalty’ – Panenka critiques Brahim Diaz AFCON miss
Antonin Panenka has weighed in on Brahim Diaz’s high-profile penalty miss in Morocco’s Africa Cup of Nations final defeat to...
I have no regrets – Habib Diarra defends Senegal nationality switch
Sunderland midfielder Habib Diarra has defended his decision to switch allegiance from France to Senegal, stressing he has no regrets....
CAF Executive Committee to meet in Dar es Salaam ahead of AFCON 2027
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Executive Committee is set to convene in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Friday, February...
AFCON 2025: Eric Chelle questions Algeria’s tactical choices in Nigeria defeat
Algeria’s exit from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations continues to be dissected, with Nigeria coach Eric Chelle pointing to...
Morocco coach Walid Regragui faces selection headache ahead of crucial World Cup friendlies
The national team’s preparations for the 2026 World Cup are facing fresh complications following the disappointing Africa Cup of Nations...
‘It was disrespectful’ – Iliman Ndiaye reopens debate over Brahim Diaz’s panenka penalty in AFCON 2025 final
Senegalese forward Iliman Ndiaye has reignited debate over the penalty kick taken by Moroccan star Brahim Diaz during the 2025...
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle breaks silence on Osimhen’s outburst with Ademola Lookman at AFCON 2025
Head coach of Nigeria, Eric Chelle has finally broken his silence about the on-field incident involving Victor Osimhen and Ademola...