IRHD archives confirm Djamel Benlamri came through club’s youth system
Ittihad Riady Hussein Dey (IRHD) has publicly disputed claims made by former Algerian international Djamel Benlamri about his early career,...
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Morocco confirms stadiums and host cities for 2026 Women’s AFCON
Morocco has confirmed the four stadiums that will host the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, with matches set to...
AFCON 2025: Selective discipline? Questions raised after Morocco–Senegal final
Fouzi Lekjaa’s influence at the top of African football has again come under scrutiny following the fallout from Morocco’s defeat...
AFCON 2025: CAF fines Morocco USD 200,000 after towel incidents overshadow chaotic final
CAF has fined the Moroccan Football Federation USD 200,000 following incidents involving ball boys during the Africa Cup of Nations...
CAF dismisses Morocco complaint as disciplinary rulings confirmed
CAF has rejected a formal complaint submitted by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation following the Africa Cup of Nations Morocco...
CAF hands bans and fines to Morocco after disciplinary breaches
CAF has announced disciplinary sanctions against the Royal Moroccan Football Federation and several Moroccan players following incidents during the Africa...
CAF hands heavy sanctions to Senegal after AFCON 2025 final incidents
The Confederation of African Football has imposed a series of disciplinary sanctions on the Senegalese Football Federation following incidents during...
CAF investigates Senegal coach and players after Morocco final
Senegal’s Africa Cup of Nations final victory over Morocco has come under intense scrutiny, with the Confederation of African Football...
Mali coach Tom Saintfiet speaks out amid federation turmoil
Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet has revealed he has never been paid his salary on a regular basis, as deepening...
Algerian player banned for a year after assault on referee
A footballer in Algeria has been handed a one-year suspension after assaulting a referee during a second-division match, in an...
Senegal summoned by CAF after controversial AFCON final scenes
The Senegalese Football Federation has confirmed it was summoned by the Confederation of African Football’s disciplinary committee following the incidents...
Nigeria officials send mixed signals on Eric Chelle extension
Nigeria’s football authorities are sending conflicting signals over the future of Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle, just days after...
Morocco government reveals bumper €1.5 billion gains from AFCON hosting
Morocco has reported more than €1.5bn in direct economic returns from hosting the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with the...
Court orders arrest of Liberia FA president and CAF Exco member over alleged assault
The president of the Liberia Football Association (LFA), Mustapha Raji, is at the centre of a legal dispute after a...
Sepp Blatter urges fans to avoid United States at 2026 World Cup
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has called on football supporters to avoid travelling to the United States for the 2026...
South Africa football icon Orlando Stadium undergoes major transformation
One of South African football’s most historic venues is set to undergo a major transformation, with Orlando Stadium to be...
DR Congo gain boost as Afimico Pululu completes nationality change
Afimico Pululu has been cleared to represent the Democratic Republic of Congo after completing the administrative process to switch his...
Former referee attacks handling of VAR in Senegal–Morocco final
Refereeing decisions in the Senegal–Morocco final have been branded “scandalous” by former international referee Malang Diédhiou, who has questioned both...
FECAFOOT launches investigations after controversial Elite One matches
Cameroon’s football authorities have suspended a team of referees and opened multiple investigations after allegations of corruption cast a shadow...
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...