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Botswana has withdrawn from a joint bid with South Africa and Zimbabwe to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations...
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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...
Why African teams continue to thrive at major tournaments
African national teams have increasingly established themselves as genuine contenders at major international tournaments, with strong performances at the FIFA...
Algeria’s record appearance holder Aissa Mandi retires from international football
Algeria defender Aissa Mandi has announced his retirement from international football, ending a distinguished 11-year career with the Desert Warriors...
What does the expansion of the Africa Cup of Nations mean
The Africa Cup of Nations will feature 28 teams for the first time from the 2027 edition after the Confederation...
CAF opens commercial rights tender for AFCON 2028, 2032 and 2036 editions
Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Dr Patrice Motsepe has confirmed that the continental football governing body has launched the...
CAF opens bidding process for AFCON 2028, 2032 and 2036 hosting rights
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially opened the bidding process for Member Associations interested in hosting the Africa...
Libya launches bid to host AFCON for first time since 1982
Libya has officially entered the race to host a future edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), submitting a...
Libya submits AFCON hosting bid as Egypt targets 2028 tournament
The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) has officially entered the race to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), submitting its...
Libya set sights on hosting 2028 or 2032 Africa Cup of Nations
Libya has officially expressed its ambition to return to the centre of African football by bidding to host one of...