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...
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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...
Nigeria captain Wilfred Ndidi has emphasised growth, confidence, and team unity as the Super Eagles prepare to face Tunisia in...
‘AFCON must be respected like the World Cup & Euros’ – Nigeria forward Samuel Chukwueze
Nigeria forward Samuel Chukwueze insists the Africa Cup of Nations deserves the same respect as Europe’s premier international tournament. The...
Nigeria’s Samu Chukwueze calls for greater respect for AFCON
Nigeria and Fulham winger Samu Chukwueze has urged the global football community to show greater respect for the Africa Cup...
Mali coach Tom Saintfiet BLASTS CAF over change in AFCON cycle
Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet has voiced strong disappointment over CAF’s decision to alter the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)...
Wissa backs tough AFCON call as DR Congo begin campaign with a win
Newcastle striker Yoane Wissa has spoken candidly about his absence from the Democratic Republic of Congo’s squad for the 2025...
AFCON switch to four-year cycle faces legal challenge under CAF statutes
The decision to change the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) from a biennial to a four-year tournament may be illegal...