PFA honors Senegal stars Gueye and Ndiaye after AFCON triumph
Senegal’s Senegal internationals Idrissa Gana Gueye and Iliman Ndiaye were formally recognized by the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) after helping...
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PFA presents special award to El Hadji Malick Diouf after AFCON success with Senegal
The Professional Football Association (PFA) has honored El Hadji Malick Diouf with a special recognition following his instrumental role in...
AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Egyptian officials to handle Ethiopia v Sao Tome and Principe game
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed a full Egyptian refereeing team to oversee the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup...
Senegal explores pardon or extradition for supporters jailed in Morocco
Ousmane Sonko has confirmed that the Senegalese government is exploring all options, including a royal pardon or extradition, for 18...
Benni McCarthy TASKED to guide Kenya to semifinals of AFCON 2027
Benni McCarthy has been tasked to guide Kenya to the semifinals of the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Kenya will...
Five players who boosted transfer value at AFCON 2025
Senegal retained the Africa Cup of Nations title after beating hosts Morocco national football team in Rabat, but the 2025...
I was impressed with the level of coaching at AFCON 2025 – Arsene Wenger
Arsène Wenger has lauded the standard of coaching displayed at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, describing the tournament as a strong...
CAF announces ambitious plan to expand AFCON to 28 teams
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed plans to expand the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to 28 participating...
Morocco’s AFCON success a step toward hosting global events – Fouzi Lekjaa
The president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, Fouzi Lekjaa, has praised Morocco’s hosting of the recent Africa Cup of...
Senegal forward Iliman Ndiaye has opened up about the dramatic events that unfolded during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations...
AFCON 2025: Hunger strike follows delay in trial of Algeria and Senegal fans in Morocco
The Court of First Instance in Rabat has postponed the trial of several Senegalese supporters and one Algerian fan accused...
Senegal government back head coach Pape Thiaw despite heavy CAF sanctions after AFCON final chaos
The Senegalese government has pledged its full backing for national team head coach Pape Thiaw, vowing to defend him “by...
Egypt considering to bid for 2032 or 2036 AFCON hosting rights
Egypt is weighing up a potential bid to host the Africa Cup of Nations in either 2032 or 2036, as...
CAF clears AFCON final Referee Jean Jacques Ndala of any wrongdoing
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has cleared AFCON final referee Jean Jacques Ndala after completing a thorough disciplinary review...
We unanimously agreed on a four-year AFCON cycle – CAF vice president Kurt Okraku
Kurt Okraku, the second vice president of the Confederation Africa Football (CAF), has disclosed that the executive council of the...
Senegal legend El Hadji Diouf slams govt officials over unfulfilled 2021 AFCON promises
Senegalese football icon El Hadji Ousseynou Diouf has stirred controversy with claims that the state and the national federation failed...
AFCON titles highlight rise of ex-players in the dugout
The last four Africa Cup of Nations titles have confirmed a clear and growing trend in African football, with former...
Review of performance at AFCON 2025 in Morocco
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations wrapped up last week in Rabat with Senegal crowned champions after a dramatic final...
Kaizer Chiefs legend Wedson Nyirenda criticizes CAF’s plans to change AFCON cycle
Kaizer Chiefs icon Wedson Nyirenda has strongly condemned CAF’s decision to shift the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to a...
Which teams qualified for the AFCON 2025 Round of 16?
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is set to enter its decisive knockout stage as the Round of 16 ushers...