Christopher Katongo: AFCON has grown in quality, identity and belief
Christopher Katongo says AFCON has become a stage where every nation carries a genuine belief it can win. The Zambia...
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Tunisia suffer major setback as Aïssa Laïdouni ruled out of AFCON
Tunisia have been dealt a major setback ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with midfielder Aïssa Laïdouni ruled...
Gambian star Yankuba Minteh could join Liverpool, says Tom Saintfiet
Tom Saintfiet believes Yankuba Minteh could soon join Liverpool. The Belgian coach, who once managed the Gambian national team, expressed...
Maguette Ndiaye retires after two decades of distinguished refereeing
Senegalese referee Maguette Ndiaye has announced his retirement after more than two decades in football. At 39, he ends a...
Cameroonian goalkeeper Fabrice Ondoa nears move to Greek side Panargiakos
Fabrice Ondoa is close to joining Greek second division club Panargiakos after advanced negotiations between both parties. The Cameroonian goalkeeper...
Thierry Henry hails Sadio Mané’s brilliance: “I’ve Always Said It, He’s an Exceptional Player”
Thierry Henry has showered praise on Senegalese forward Sadio Mané, describing him as one of the most complete and inspiring...
Senegalese goalkeeper Adji Ndiaye earns CAF Young Female Footballer of the Year nomination
Adji Ndiaye has earned a nomination for the CAF Young Female Footballer of the Year award after a remarkable season...
Eric Sekou Chelle revives Nigeria’s Super Eagles in 2026 World Cup qualifiers
Eric Sekou Chelle has reignited Nigeria’s World Cup dream by guiding the Super Eagles back to winning form in the...
Sadio Mané reveals Cristiano Ronaldo’s influence on his stunning free kick against Mauritania
Sadio Mané delivered a moment of brilliance for Senegal in their World Cup qualifier against Mauritania, scoring a superb free...
Vincent Aboubakar’s move to Neftçi Baku collapses after salary dispute
Vincent Aboubakar will not join Neftçi Baku after negotiations between the Cameroonian striker and the Azerbaijani club broke down. The...
Senegal plans friendlies with Brazil, USA, and African rivals ahead of 2026 World Cup
Senegal will continue fine-tuning their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)...
Ismaïla Sarr closes in on El Hadji Diouf’s scoring record for Senegal
Ismaïla Sarr’s brace against South Sudan brought him within touching distance of Senegal legend El Hadji Diouf in the nation’s...
Aristide Bancé defends Burkinabe striker Mohamed Konaté after fan criticism
Former Burkina Faso international Aristide Bancé has defended Mohamed Konaté after the striker faced backlash from fans following the Stallions’...
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang admits rage fueled his red card after four-goal heroics for Gabon
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang delivered a masterclass for Gabon, scoring four goals in a thrilling 4-3 victory over Gambia in the 2026...
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...
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...