Senegal star Sadio Mané reportedly retires from international football after 2026 World Cup
Senegal forward Sadio Mané has reportedly brought an end to his international career following the Lions’ exit from the 2026...
Tag: AFCON
Senegal coach Youssoupha Dabo close to becoming Libya head coach
Senegalese coach Youssoupha Dabo is reportedly on the verge of being appointed as Libya’s new head coach following the departure...
South Africa coach Hugo Broos targets AFCON glory and 2030 World Cup qualification
South Africa coach Hugo Broos says winning the Africa Cup of Nations and qualifying for the 2030 World Cup should...
CAF opens bidding for AFCON 2028, 2032 and 2036
CAF has invited its 54 member associations to submit bids to host the Africa Cup of Nations in 2028, 2032...
AFCON expansion plan from 24 to 28 teams rejected by CAF Executive Committee
A proposal to expand the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) from 24 to 28 teams has been rejected by the...
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...
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...