Why AFCON finals so often go to extra time and penalties
When Senegal and Morocco step onto the pitch in Rabat for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025...
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CAF names Nigeria as host of inaugural African Nations League in 2029
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed Nigeria as the host of the inaugural African Nations League in 2029,...
CAF President Patrice Motsepe defends East Africa as hosts for AFCON 2027 amid skepticism
CAF President Patrice Motsepe has strongly defended the decision to award the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to East...
Patrice Motsepe defends CAF calendar shift and rejects claims of FIFA influence
CAF president Patrice Motsepe has strongly defended the decision to adjust the Africa Cup of Nations cycle, dismissing suggestions that...
AFCON 2025: Senegal FA raises serious concerns ahead of final against Morocco
Just hours before the biggest match in African football, the Senegalese Football Federation has publicly raised alarm over what it...
AFCON 2025 : Final build-up overshadowed as Senegal raises concerns over organisation in Morocco
Senegal has formally raised serious concerns over what it describes as multiple organisational failings ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup...
AFCON 2025: Senegal rejects CAF training pitch ahead of Morocco final
Senegal’s preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final have hit a last-minute snag, with the team refusing to...
AFCON 2025: Morocco tournament delivers record commercial boom as CAF revenues rise by more than 90%
The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 has rewritten the commercial history of African football, driving a record...
AFCON 2025: Bright Osayi-Samuel slams refereeing after Nigeria’s semi-final exit
Nigeria crashed out of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a painful semi-final defeat to Morocco, and Bright Osayi-Samuel...
Egypt: FIFA suspends Zamalek registration amid financial dispute
FIFA has announced the suspension of Zamalek Club’s registration for the ninth time, according to an official statement released on...
Qatari club Al-Sadd pushing to sign Moroccan forward Youssef En-Nesyri
Qatari giants Al-Sadd have opened official negotiations with Turkish side Fenerbahce over a potential loan move for Moroccan forward Youssef...
Mali football in flux: President Mamoutou Touré and Executive Bureau resign amid institutional crisis
Malian football faces a period of uncertainty after President Mamoutou Touré and thirteen members of the Executive Bureau of the...
2027 AFCON: CAF unveils preliminary round fixtures after qualifiers draw
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed the matchups for the preliminary round of the 2027 Africa Cup of...
AFCON 2025: Ghana’s Daniel Nii Laryea appointed referee for Nigeria–Morocco semi-final
Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Laryea will take charge of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 semi-final between Nigeria and Morocco...
AFCON 2025: Gabon’s Pierre Ghislain Atcho to officiate crucial Senegal–Egypt semi-final
CAF has appointed Gabonese referee Pierre Ghislain Atcho to take charge of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 semi-final between...
Gabonese national team reinstated after suspension lifted
The Gabonese Football Federation (Fégafoot) has announced the official lifting of the suspension on the national football team, reversing measures...
CAF sets Rabat stage for opening draw of 2027 AFCON qualifying journey
The Confederation of African Football will on Tuesday, January 13, stage the draw for the preliminary round of qualifiers for...
AFCON 2025: Nigeria vs Morocco – Full stats, records and history (semi-final)
The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 reaches its most decisive stage on Wednesday when Nigeria take on...
Ivorian football president Yacine Idriss Diallo defends team after AFCON 2025 exit
Yacine Idriss Diallo, president of the Ivorian Football Federation, spoke to the Elephants immediately following their 3-2 quarter-final defeat to...
AFCON 2025: Senegal’s semi-final run delivers major financial boost for football federation
Senegal’s qualification for the semi-finals of AFCON 2025 has already delivered a major financial reward, with the Senegalese Football Federation...