Olopade defends Victor Osimhen, slams Sunday Oliseh’s harsh criticism of Nigerian stars
Bukola Olopade, Director-General of the Nigerian National Sports Commission, has publicly disagreed with former Nigeria international Sunday Oliseh over his...
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Veteran French coach Claude Le Roy picks Morocco over Senegal as AFCON 2025 best team
Veteran French coach Claude Le Roy, who has had a long career with several African national teams since the mid-1980s,...
CAF Referees Chief Olivier Safari speaks on ‘towel’ controversy in AFCON 2025 final
Olivier Safari, head of the Referee Committee at the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has addressed the controversy surrounding the...
Nigeria star Victor Osimhen hails Calvin Bassey as African best defender
Nigerian international Victor Osimhen has eulogized his compatriot Calvin Bassey as the best African defender at the moment, while including...
Senegal Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko calls for calm; insists Morocco ties stronger than AFCON chaos
Senegal has moved to ease lingering tensions following the chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final, with Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko...
Nigeria’s National Sports Commission (NSC) will in the coming days open formal contract extension talks with Super Eagles coach Eric...
Spanish FA President questions AFCON final chaos as Spain pushes to host 2030 World Cup final
The President of the Spanish Football Federation, Rafael Lozan, has criticised scenes witnessed during the Africa Cup of Nations final...
Achraf Hakimi and Ismaël Saïbari face disciplinary review following AFCON final
Two Moroccan starters from the Africa Cup of Nations final are facing possible disciplinary action as African football’s governing bodies...
Senegal faces potential fines and sanctions after AFCON final chaos
Senegal and Morocco are expected to learn on Tuesday the outcome of sanctions from the Confederation of African Football (CAF)...
Senegal AFCON bonus frozen as silence from football authorities fuels row
Senegal’s Africa Cup of Nations triumph has been followed by mounting controversy, with claims that a promised $10m prize remains...
Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou has received encouraging news regarding his fitness following his return to Al Hilal after the 2025...
Pape Gueye warns France ahead of 2026 World Cup clash
Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye has warned France that the reigning African champions will be ready for their World Cup encounter...
The Confederation of African Football’s Disciplinary Committee will hear the case involving the national teams of Senegal and Morocco on...
Towel controversy returns in Morocco during CAF Cup clash
Controversy over the seizure of team towels has resurfaced in Morocco, just a week after the 2025 AFCON final between...
Senegal PM urges calm after AFCON final tensions with Morocco
Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has called for calm and restraint following a tense Africa Cup of Nations final against...
Achraf Hakimi thanks King Mohammed VI after AFCON final heartbreak
Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi has paid tribute to King Mohammed VI, football federation president Fouzi Lekjaa and the Moroccan public...
Hafid Derradji criticised over social media post targeting Moroccans
A senior sports commentator has been accused of crossing a dangerous line after publishing remarks and imagery described by critics...
CAF could sanction Senegal after AFCON final chaos, says legal expert
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) could impose severe disciplinary sanctions on Senegal following chaotic scenes that overshadowed their Africa...
The Moroccan Lawyers Association has announced a firm legal move against the president of the Senegalese Football Federation, following statements...
Was AFCON 2025 truly the best in history?
Between December 18 and January 18, 2026, Africa turned its attention to Morocco as the continent hosted its biggest football...