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...
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Lekjaa dismisses claims of Moroccan influence in CAF, defends country’s football record
Morocco Football Federation president Fouzi Lekjaa has strongly rejected claims that Morocco enjoys undue influence within the Confederation of African...
Patrice Motsepe admits CAF reforms after chaotic AFCON 2025 final controversy
CAF President Patrice Motsepe has acknowledged that the continental body is working to fix “deficiencies” exposed during the turbulent conclusion...
AFCON 2025 dispute: CAS to deliver ruling after 2026 World Cup
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation and Confederation of African Football (CAF) have turned down Senegal’s request to fast-track proceedings in...
Senegal fans deny wrongdoing in AFCON 2025 final pitch invasion appeal case
Eighteen Senegalese football supporters convicted over a pitch invasion during the Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat have denied...
AFCON final referee Jean-Jacques Ndala snubbed for 2026 World Cup
Renowned Congolese referee Jean-Jacques Ndala has been left out of the list of referees selected for the upcoming 2026 FIFA...
Motsepe welcomes corruption probe calls amid Senegal-Morocco AFCON disput
President of the Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe, has responded to calls from the Senegal government for an international...
Fresh evidence could strengthen Morocco’s hand at CAS in AFCON title dispute with Senegal
Two newly surfaced details revealed by African.football could significantly strengthen Morocco’s case when the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)...
Defiant Senegal to parade AFCON trophy today despite CAF ruling
Senegal will press ahead with plans to parade the Africa Cup of Nations trophy in Paris on Saturday, in a...
FIFA backs CAF decision to strip Senegal of AFCON title, docked ranking points
Senegal’s turbulent aftermath following the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final has deepened, with FIFA effectively endorsing the Confederation...
Senegal victims of ‘administrative scam’ after 2026 AFCON crown stripped in stunning reversal
Senegal’s removal as 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champions has ignited one of the fiercest governance disputes in African...
Mosengo-Omba targets DR Congo FA presidency as CAF exit nears
Véron Mosengo-Omba is set to contest for the presidency of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s football federation (FECOFA), as he...
Breaking News: Mosengo-Omba to step down as CAF general secretary amid mounting pressure
Veron Mosengo-Omba will step down as general secretary of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) when the organisation’s Executive Committee...
South Africa coach Hugo Broos defends tactical choices during AFCON 2025
South Africa coach Hugo Broos has defended his team’s tactical approach during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), insisting...
Morocco climbs in FIFA Rankings after CAF awards AFCON 2025 title
Morocco has seen its FIFA ranking updated to reflect the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final outcome, with the Atlas...
‘Self-inflicted damage’ – William Troost-Ekong slams CAF after Senegal stripped of 2025 AFCON title
Former Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong has lambasted the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following its controversial decision to strip Senegal...
Luxolo September, CAF’s Head of TV and Communications, has defended President Dr. Patrice Motsepe following widespread criticism over the awarding...
AFCON 2025: SkyBet rewards bettors for outright Morocco win
Bettors who backed Morocco to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) are now receiving their payouts following a...
International petition launched to DISSOLVE CAF over AFCON 2025 controversy
An international petition demanding the immediate dissolution of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and a full overhaul of its...
Rewarding AFCON title to Morocco a huge mistake – Pitso Mosimane hits back at CAF’s decision
South African coach Pitso Mosimane has openly condemned the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) move to strip Senegal of their 2025...