AFCON expansion plan from 24 to 28 teams rejected by CAF Executive Committee
A proposal to expand the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) from 24 to 28 teams has been rejected by the...
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2027 AFCON: East Africa’s historic date with destiny one year away
The clock is ticking towards one of the most significant moments in African football history, with just one year remaining...
‘It was a true liberation’ – Gervinho on Ivory Coast’s long-awaited 2015 AFCON triumph
Gervais Lombe Yao Kouassi, known worldwide as Gervinho, has reflected on the defining moment of his international career, describing Ivory...
Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has called on his players to put the controversy surrounding their Africa Cup of Nations...
Fouzi Lekjaa defends AFCON final handling, rejects allegations of misconduct
Fouzi Lekjaa has offered a forceful defence of Morocco’s organisation of a past Africa Cup of Nations final, addressing long-standing...
Morocco accepted WAFCON 2026 hosting rights over lack of interest from other nations – Fouzi Lekjaa
Morocco Football Federation president Fouzi Lekjaa has revealed that his country agreed to host the expanded 2026 Women’s Africa Cup...
World Cup 2026: Senegal spoke out in Morocco; Why the silence in the US?
Questions are being raised over Senegal’s response to reported security incidents following the team’s arrival in the United States for...
Namibia distances itself from Southern Africa’s joint AFCON 2028 bid
Namibia has dismissed reports suggesting it is part of a southern African bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of...
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...
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...
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...