World Cup 2026: Roger Milla praises Africa’s progress despite mixed opening results
Roger Milla believes African teams have shown encouraging signs at the 2026 World Cup despite a mixed opening round of...
Tag: AFCON
Senegal insist AFCON champions status stands amid CAS appeal ahead of France World Cup clash
The secretary general of the Senegalese Football Federation, Abdoulaye Sow, has maintained that Senegal still consider themselves Africa Cup of...
Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has called on his players to put the controversy surrounding their Africa Cup of Nations...
Senegal football fans arrive home after royal pardon following AFCON final violence in Morocco
A group of Senegalese football supporters jailed after the chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final in Morocco earlier this year...
Senegal remain Africa’s champions despite AFCON dispute – Iliman Ndiaye
Senegal forward Iliman Ndiaye has insisted the Teranga Lions consider themselves “champions of Africa” and will not be distracted by...
Senegal star Iliman Ndiaye promises full focus ahead of 2026 World Cup
Iliman Ndiaye says Senegal will approach the 2026 World Cup with determination and complete focus, insisting the squad will not...
Algeria’s intense battle for World Cup places leaves AFCON players at risk
Algeria are approaching a decisive moment as coach Vladimir Petkovic prepares to name the squad for the country’s fifth appearance...
DR Congo honours football legend Pierre Ndaye Mulamba with statue at Martyrs Stadium
Pierre Ndaye Mulamba has been honoured with a statue in Kinshasa, cementing the legacy of one of African football’s greatest...
Motsepe hails Morocco’s football impact as CAF sets sights on successful 2027 AFCON
CAF President Patrice Motsepe has paid glowing tribute to Morocco’s growing influence in global football, declaring that “Morocco deserves respect”...
Cameroon striker Christian Kofane praises David Pagou’s humility and authority
Christian Kofane has praised the leadership and personality of David Pagou, describing the Cameroon head coach as a humble figure...
CAF unveils referees list for AFCON U-17 preparation course
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released a comprehensive list of match officials selected for the upcoming AFCON U-17...
Senegalese Yehvann Diouf speaks out after AFCON towel incident
Senegalese goalkeeper Yehvann Diouf has said his “safety has been compromised” following the widely discussed towel incident during the Africa...
Senegal FA statement sparks fresh confusion over AFCON final outcome
A recent statement from the Senegalese Football Federation has reignited debate on the outcome of AFCON 2025 across African football...
Achraf Hakimi regrets AFCON 2025 final towel incident
Achraf Hakimi has admitted he is “not proud” of Morocco’s conduct during the Africa Cup of Nations final, expressing regret...
Senegalese fans freed in Morocco after AFCON final violence sentences
Three Senegalese football fans have been released from prison in Morocco after completing three-month sentences linked to the unrest that...
AFCON 2025 Crowd Trouble: Prison sentences for Senegal fans upheld in morocco
Court rulings linked to crowd disturbances during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final in Morocco have been upheld, confirming...
Stefano Cusin explains decision to leave Comoros after AFCON
Former Comoros national football team head coach Stefano Cusin has confirmed he chose to step down after the Africa Cup...
Moroccan prosecutors are pushing for prison sentences of up to two years for 18 Senegalese supporters accused of attempting to...
Algeria confirm Petkovic contract extension ahead of World Cup
Algeria have confirmed that head coach Vladimir Petkovic will extend his contract before the 2026 World Cup, with the federation...
Zimbabwe will one day lift the AFCON trophy, says FA Chief Nqobile Magwizi
Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) president Nqobile Magwizi has expressed optimism that the country can one day lift the Africa Cup...