VAR under fire as AFCON 2025 wrestles with credibility crisis
VAR has become the central talking point of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, not for restoring fairness but for...
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AFCON 2025: Morocco has taken the tournament to another level – Seydou Keita
Former Mali international Seydou Keita has lauded Morocco for its exceptional organisation of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, highlighting...
AFCON 2025: Algeria to file official complaint over controversial quarter-final refereeing against Nigeria
The Algerian Football Federation has reportedly decided it will lodge an official complaint with the Confederation of African Football (CAF)...
AFCON 2025: Algeria and Nigeria left fuming as Issa Sy’s decisions dominate quarter-final fallout
Issa Sy’s handling of the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final between Algeria and Nigeria has become one of the most...
AFCON 2025: Franck Kessié faces hard truths after Ivory Coast’s title defence ends in Cairo heartbreak
Ivory Coast’s reign as African champions came to an abrupt and painful conclusion on Saturday as they were knocked out...
Transfer: Beninese forward Bienvenu Joachim Vigninou begins new chapter with move to Rwanda’s Rayon Sports
Bienvenu Joachim Vigninou has completed a transfer to Rayon Sports FC, with the Kigali-based club confirming the arrival of the...
‘We are proud of you in victory and defeat’ – Youssef Belaïli rallies Algeria after AFCON 2025 exit
Youssef Belaïli offered words of unity and defiance after Algeria’s Africa Cup of Nations journey came to an end on...
AFCON 2025: Egypt Sports Minister Ashraf Sobhy motivates players ahead of crucial semi-final tie against Senegal
Egypt’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Dr. Ashraf Sobhy, has thrown his full support behind the national team ahead of...
Post-match scuffle involving Luca Zidane overshadows Algeria’s 2025 AFCON exit
Luca Zidane was at the centre of a heated confrontation after the final whistle of Algeria’s 2-0 defeat by Nigeria...
AI tips Morocco and Senegal to reach AFCON 2025 final
Artificial intelligence has weighed in on the final stretch of the Africa Cup of Nations, and the data points to...
Numbers set the tone as Morocco and Nigeria brace for heavyweight AFCON 2025 semi-final
Cold statistics are rarely the full story in football, but ahead of the AFCON 2025 semi-final between Morocco and Nigeria,...
AFCON 2025: Former Senegal star Pape Fall wary of Omar Marmoush threat ahead of Egypt clash
Senegal legend Pape Fall is concerned about Omar Marmoush threat ahead of the crucial semifinals clahs against Egypt at the...
AFCON 2025: Algeria Football Federation to file protest over bias officiating in Nigeria defeat – Reports
Algeria are reportedly set to formally submit a protest to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following their quarter-final defeat...
Al Ittihad offer Franco-Algeria star Karim Benzema two-year contract extension
Saudi club Al-Ittihad have opened negotiations to extend contract of France international of Algerian descent Karim Benzema. The former Real...
Italian giants Juventus express firm interest in Franco-Congolese forward Jean-Philippe Mateta
France international of DR Congo descent Jean-Philippe Mateta has emerged as a transfer target for Italian giants, Juventus. The 28-year-old...
AFCON 2025: Nigeria were better than us – Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic after defeat
Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic has admitted Nigeria fully deserved their win in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of...
South Africa legend Theophilus Doctorson Khumalo tips Morocco to win AFCON 2025 tile
South African legend Theophilus Doctorson Khumalo believes Morocco stand a chance of winning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title....
AFCON 2025: Nigeria president Bola Tinubu hails Super Eagles brilliant performance after Algeria win
President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has praised the Super Eagles following their impressive 2-0 victory over Algeria in the...
AFCON 2025: Nigeria coach Eric Chelle hails forward Akor Adams after Algeria victory
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle has eulogized attacker Akor Adams following a standout display in the quarterfinals clash against Algeria at...
Egypt defender Mohamed Hamdi flies to Germany for surgery after AFCON injury
Egyptian defender Mohamed Hamdi will fly to Germany on Sunday evening to undergo surgery following an injury setback at the...