CAF considers returning AFCON to two-year cycle after Exco meeting in Cape Verde
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has discussed the possibility of returning the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to a...
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CAF makes dramatic AFCON U-turn, Africa’s biggest football event returns to two-year cycle
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has opened the door to a possible reversal of its decision to stage the...
Benni McCarthy: I cannot win AFCON title for Kenya even if I am offered millions of dollars
Kenya head coach Benni McCarthy says Harambee Stars do not currently have the resources or squad depth to compete for...
Kenya coach Benni McCarthy gives honest assessment of Harambee Stars’ AFCON chances
Kenya head coach Benni McCarthy believes the Harambee Stars may need as long as a decade to build a team...
Sébastien Haller could return to Ivory Coast squad
Sébastien Haller could be recalled by Ivory Coast for the November international break as coach Hervé Renard considers bringing the...
Mohamed Ouahbi plays down FIFA ranking as Morocco target AFCON glory
Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi has insisted that winning the Africa Cup of Nations is more important than improving the Atlas...
Disciplinary Board to deal with CAF Disciplinary issues
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is placing greater emphasis on its judicial and disciplinary structures as part of broader...
Carlos Queiroz and GFA mutually agree to terminate contract
Carlos Queiroz has left his position as head coach of the Ghana national team after mutually agreeing with the Ghana...
Botswana withdraws from South Africa and Zimbabwe’s 2028 AFCON bid
Botswana has withdrawn from a joint bid with South Africa and Zimbabwe to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations...
Burkina Faso can host AFCON 2032 alone, says Captain Ibrahim Traoré
Burkina Faso president Captain Ibrahim Traoré says his country is capable of hosting the Africa Cup of Nations in 2032,...
Adem Zorgane faces another chance to break into Algeria team
Adem Zorgane has another opportunity to establish himself in Algeria’s midfield, with the absence of several established players potentially opening...
I want to win AFCON and compete in the World Cup – Nigeria goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo
Nigeria goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has set his sights on major international success after receiving another call-up to the Super Eagles...
Édouard Mendy: AFCON triumph was ’10 times better’ than Champions League win
Former Senegal goalkeeper Édouard Mendy says winning the Africa Cup of Nations was the greatest achievement of his football career...
Patrick Vieira faces immediate test as Senegal begin Afcon qualifying
Newly appointed Senegal head coach Patrick Vieira will begin his tenure with two away fixtures as the Teranga Lions launch...
Omar El Hilali targets Morocco return for AFCON and World Cup
Morocco defender Omar El Hilali says he remains determined to return to the Atlas Lions squad and hopes to represent...
Guinea launches bids to host 2032 and 2036 Afcon
Guinea has officially launched bids to host the 2032 and 2036 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), with the government saying...
Guinea revives AFCON dream with bid to host 2032 and 2036 tournaments
Guinea has officially entered the race to host the 2032 and 2036 editions of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON),...
Bahir Dar Stadium granted temporary CAF approval to host Ethiopia’s 2027 AFCON qualifier
Bahir Dar Stadium has been granted temporary CAF Category 3 approval, clearing the venue to host Ethiopia’s upcoming home qualifier...
Ivory Coast striker Sébastien Haller remains available for national team selection
Ivory Coast striker Sébastien Haller remains available for international selection and has not closed the door on continuing his career...
Hervé Renard set for sensational return as Côte d’Ivoire head coach
Hervé Renard is expected to be appointed as the new head coach of the Côte d’Ivoire national team within the...