CAF boss Patrice Motsepe arrives in Senegal to ease AFCON 2025 title dispute [Video]
The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Dr Patrice Motsepe, has arrived in Senegal for high-level talks aimed at...
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CAF confirms 16 teams for 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the 16 countries that will compete at the 2026 Under-17 Africa Cup...
AFCON 2025 final dispute deepens as Senegal–Morocco controversy moves beyond the pitch
The fallout from the Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal has taken a dramatic turn, with the...
PSG fans unveil giant tifo to honour Hakimi’s AFCON triumph
Paris Saint-Germain supporters paid a striking tribute to Achraf Hakimi during their side’s match against Toulouse, unveiling a giant tifo...
Fresh investigation sparks AFCON 2025 final controversy as possible sanctions loom
A fresh wave of controversy has engulfed the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final following a major investigation by Le...
Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly dismisses Sadio Mané retirement talk
Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly has firmly rejected suggestions that Sadio Mané is set to retire from international football, insisting the...
FEATURE: Senegal-Morocco friendship put to test by Africa Cup of Nations title turmoil
Dakar and Rabat have longstanding ties, but relations have been strained since the Africa Cup of Nations final, which Senegal...
CAF crisis deepens as Patrice Motsepe faces pressure over AFCON final dispute
Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe is reportedly under growing internal pressure to intervene in a brewing dispute...
Kalidou Koulibaly recounts shock as CAF decision strips Senegal of AFCON title
Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly has described a moment of disbelief and confusion after receiving news that the national team had...
Eritrea end 18-year AFCON exile after win over Eswatini
Ali Suleiman emerged as the match-winner on Tuesday, scoring twice to inspire Eritrea to a 2-1 victory over Eswatini in...
We are focused on playing at 2026 World Cup despite AFCON controversy – Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi
Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi has insisted that his squad remains fully committed to preparations for the upcoming World Cup,...
Moroccan court adjourns appeal trial of 18 Senegal fans to April 13
The appeal hearing involving 18 supporters from Senegal accused of misconduct during the Africa Cup of Nations final has been...
Motsepe to visit Senegal and Morocco as AFCON dispute awaits CAS ruling
CAF president Patrice Motsepe says he will visit both Senegal and Morocco in a bid to ease tensions following the...
AFCON set for expansion to 28 teams as CAF outlines major reforms
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is set to expand from 24 to 28 teams in a significant shift aimed...
Édouard Mendy slams CAF governance, calls for urgent overhaul after AFCON fallout
Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has launched a scathing critique of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), describing the continent’s football...
CAF officials unhappy with Senegal’s AFCON trophy parade in Paris amid ongoing dispute
There is growing unease within the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following Senegal’s decision to parade the Africa Cup of...
Senegal parade AFCON trophy in Paris ahead of their friendly with Peru
Senegal have publicly presented the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy in Paris ahead of their international friendly against Peru,...
Moroccan security forces hailed for dealing with AFCON 2025 chaos
Morocco has defended its handling of the chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final, with a senior government official, Ryad Mezzour, insisting...
Ex-Nigeria striker Odion Ighalo BLASTS CAF’s decision to strip of Senegal AFCON title
Former Nigeria striker Odion Ighalo has criticised the Confederation of African Football following its controversial decision to strip Senegal of...
‘Everyone knows we are African champions’ – Senegal coach Pape Thiaw
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has stressed that “trophies are won on the pitch,” amid controversy over the team being stripped...