Patrice Motsepe defends CAF calendar shift and rejects claims of FIFA influence
CAF president Patrice Motsepe has strongly defended the decision to adjust the Africa Cup of Nations cycle, dismissing suggestions that...
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Badredine Bouanani has offered a candid assessment of his early months at VfB Stuttgart, speaking openly about his adaptation to...
South Africa considering joint bid with Botswana to host AFCON 2028
South Africa is reportedly exploring a joint bid with Botswana to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), according...
Death reports of legendary Egypt coach Hassan Shehata turn out to be false
Karim Hassan Shehata, the son of former Egypt coach, Hassan Shehata has debunked death rumours about the legendary football tactician....
Ahmed Hassan rules Afcon quarterfinal history
The Africa Cup of Nations archives are full of legendary names, but when it comes to the quarterfinal stage, Egyptian...
AFCON 2025: All set for quarterfinal games
The quarter-final line-up for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 has been finalised, paving the way for...
AFCON 2025: Walid Regragui reveals Morocco’s game plan ahead of quarterfinal clash with Cameroon
Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has offered a glimpse into his tactical thinking ahead of Friday’s heavyweight quarterfinal showdown with...
AFCON 2025: Which countries have qualified for the quarter-finals?
The knockout phase of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 is gathering momentum, with the Round of...
Morocco captain Romain Saïss backs four-year AFCON cycle despite nostalgia
Romain Saïss has voiced clear support for the decision to stage the Africa Cup of Nations every four years, arguing...
Rio Ferdinand calls for European Leagues to pause during AFCON
Former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand has reignited debate over the global football calendar, arguing that domestic leagues...
Georges Minoungou: From losing an eye to AFCON hero
n 2023, doctors believed Georges Minoungou’s career was over. A severe infection in his left eye led to complete optic...
AFCON 2025: Egypt handed tough route to final after sealing Round of 16 place
The group stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations came to an end on Wednesday evening following the completion...
AFCON 2025: Round 16 schedule with fixtures, venues and kick-off times
The fixtures for the Round of 16 at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 have been confirmed...
Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae backs AFCON four-year cycle switch
Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae has backed the Confederation of African Football (CAF) decision to play the Africa Cup of...
Newcastle monitor Senegalese midfielder Lamine Camara at AFCON
Newcastle United are reportedly keeping a close eye on Senegalese midfielder Lamine Camara during the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations...
I am completely against AFCON four-year cycle – Egypt coach Hossam Hassan
Egypt national team coach Hossam Hassan has publicly criticised the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for moving the Africa Cup...
Senegal’s Nicolas Jackson weighs Bayern future as Serie A interest grows
The future of Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson remains uncertain, with his agent hinting that a move to Italy could be...
Former Ghana coach Claude Le Roy has openly criticised the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) decision to shift the Africa...
How Moroccan pitches are holding up against torrential rain during AFCON 2025
From the very start of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, heavy and persistent rains threatened to cast...
Mali striker Lassine Sinayoko catches Man United’s eye after AFCON impact
Manchester United are reportedly considering a move for Mali striker Lassine Sinayoko, following his eye-catching start to the Africa Cup...