Algerian captain Riyad Mahrez confirms 2026 World Cup will mark his final international appearance
Riyad Mahrez confirmed that the 2026 World Cup will be his final tournament for Algeria after a dazzling display in...
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AFCON winning coach Hervé Renard dreams of a return to Africa
Former Zambia and Ivory Coast tactician Hervé Renard is refusing to close the chapter on the African continent, promising to...
Cameroonian star Vincent Aboubakar seals shock move to Neftçi FK
Cameroonian striker Vincent Aboubakar has ended weeks of speculation over his future by agreeing to join Azerbaijani side Neftçi FK...
Injury fears for Morocco’s Ilias Akhomach ahead of AFCON
Three months before the African Cup of Nations, Moroccan winger Ilias Akhomach has raised fresh concerns after experiencing pain in...
Senegalese forward Dieynaba Ndaw eyes AFCON glory with Senegal
Senegalese forward Dieynaba Ndaw has expressed her excitement and ambition ahead of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, as...
Morocco: Walid Regragui dismisses defamation claims amid growing tensions ahead of AFCON
Morocco head coach Walid Regragui is reportedly at the centre of a defamation campaign circulating on social media, with just...
FIFA Arab Cup 2025 prize pool surges past AFCON by over 70%
The 2025 FIFA Arab Cup is set to deliver record-breaking financial rewards, with organisers confirming a total prize fund of...
Mikayil Faye targets Africa Cup of Nations spot with Senegal after breakthrough debut
Senegalese defender Mikayil Faye has set his sights on representing his country at the next Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON),...
Ivorian striker Sebastien Haller facing uncertain future at Dortmund ahead of summer window
Ivorian striker Sebastien Haller is facing an uncertain future at German Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund ahead of the summer transfer...
NIGERIA: Super Falcons set for Cameroon showdown in AFCON warm-up
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will face Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses in a high-profile international friendly as part of their build-up to the...
Tunisia U20 to face DR Congo in friendly as AFCON preparations intensify
Tunisia’s Under-20 national team will take on DR Congo in a friendly match this Friday as part of their preparations...
Gambia’s missed AFCON chance sparks debate and hope for future progress
Gambia’s hopes of qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations came to a disappointing end after a mixed campaign...
I hope to win AFCON or World Cup with Morocco – Achraf Hakimi
Achraf Hakimi, Morocco’s talented right-back, has expressed his desire to lead the Atlas Lions to a World Cup victory. The...
AFCON every four years? Ex-CAF official Junior Binyam warns of dire consequences
A former Confederation of African Football (CAF) executive has raised concerns over the potential shift of the Africa Cup of...
Ghana and Chelsea legend Michael Essien slams ‘NAÏVE’ Jamie Carragher over anti-AFCON remarks
Ghana football legend Michael Essien has called out former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher, labelling him “naïve” for his controversial comments...
Ivory Coast U20 squad announced for AFCON preparations
Ivory Coast U20 coach Younès Zerdouk has named a 30-man squad for a preparatory training camp ahead of the U20...
Algeria women’s team climbs FIFA Rankings after strong AFCON qualifiers
The Algerian women’s national team has moved up one spot in the latest FIFA world rankings, released on March 6....
Fixture congestion looms as Arab Cup and AFCON clash once again
With just three days separating the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup and the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the scheduling of...
André Onana backs Cameroon as contenders for 2025 AFCON
Cameroonian goalkeeper André Onana has expressed confidence in his country’s chances at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, naming the...
I got my AFCON remarks wrong – Jamie Carragher apologizes [Video]
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has responded to criticism over his remarks about the African Cup of Nations (AFCON), insisting he...