How Africa’s World Cup qualifiers fared at AFCON 2025
Of the nine CAF representatives who have so far secured their places at the FIFA World Cup 2026™, Algeria, Côte...
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The Most Famous Smart Football Stadiums in the World
Smart stadiums are transforming the future of global football. As technology reshapes how fans watch, interact with, and even feel...
Achraf Hakimi and Morocco’s AFCON 2025 journey, where ambition meets a defining family story
Achraf Hakimi is chasing more than another medal. As Morocco push toward the latter stages of the 2025 Africa Cup...
When hosts tremble: Cameroon’s long history of ending AFCON home dreams
Playing a host nation at the Africa Cup of Nations often places visiting teams under intense mental strain. The stadiums...
From Local Leagues to Global Stars: Africa’s Football Hub
Football has always held a special place in African culture, uniting communities, inspiring youth, and producing some of the world’s...
From 4-2-3-1 to 4-4-2: The tactical shift that powered Algeria past DR Congo at AFCON 2025
Vladimir Petković lived up to his long-standing nickname on Tuesday night, performing a late tactical “operation” that rescued Algeria and...
More than hype: Why Hamza Abdelkarim’s Barcelona move feels different
Hamza Abdelkarim’s impending move from Al Ahly to Barcelona has sparked growing excitement across Egyptian football, with respected youth coach...
AFCON 2025: Ayoub El Kaabi the bicycle kick showman
Some footballers score goals; Ayoub El Kaabi turns them into airborne exhibitions. With his spectacular overhead kicks, the Moroccan striker...
Georges Minoungou: From losing an eye to AFCON hero
n 2023, doctors believed Georges Minoungou’s career was over. A severe infection in his left eye led to complete optic...
AFCON 2025: The story of DR Congo’s most famous statue fan in Morocco
At the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, one fan has captured attention far beyond the pitch. Michel Koka...
How Moroccan pitches are holding up against torrential rain during AFCON 2025
From the very start of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, heavy and persistent rains threatened to cast...
AFCON 2025: Top stars to make their debut in Morocco
African football bursts back into life on Sunday evening in Rabat, as the 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations kicks...
Seven African Footballer of the Year winners poised to shape AFCON 2025
As Morocco prepares to kick-start the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 this Sunday, the spotlight will fall on...
Why is Afcon taking place in December?
The Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) will take place between 21 December 2025 and 18 January 2026 in Morocco. The...
Will Afcon 2025 be a defining moment for Morocco?
When the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off on Sunday, hosts Morocco are hoping it leads to the culmination...
Aboutrika launches scathing attack on CAF President Motsepe over four-year AFCON decision
African football legend Mohamed Aboutrika has launched a fierce public attack on the Patrice Motsepe, accusing the South African of...
English Premier League players set to feature at AFCON 2025
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is set to light up Morocco when the continent’s biggest football showpiece returns from...
World Cup 2026: All you need to know about Friday’s draw
The anticipation surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup will reach its first major peak on Friday, December 5, when the...
Which African nations are poised for a deep 2026 FIFA World Cup run?
As the world turns its attention to Friday’s World Cup draw in Washington, the conversation across Africa has shifted from...
Hope, Pressure and Possibility: The emotional weight of the World Cup draw across Africa
The countdown to Friday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup draw in Washington has stirred a charged mix of hope and tension...