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...
Tag: AFCON (Page 2 of 13)
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...
CAF says no schedule has been approved for African Nations League
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming to reveal the fixture schedule for...
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...
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...