DR Congo face Zambia in final AFCON warm-up as Leopards sharpen competitive edge
DR Congo meet Zambia on Tuesday, December 16, in an international friendly that forms a crucial part of both teams’...
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Our objective is to win 2025 AFCON title – Morocco midfielder Bilal El Khannouss
Morocco midfielder Bilal El Khannouss has struck a confident but grounded tone as the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 draws...
Yaya Touré stresses experience over youth as key to AFCON success
Former Ivory Coast captain Yaya Touré has underlined the importance of experience in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), insisting...
Ghana to meet Germany in high-profile World Cup 2026 friendly
The Ghana Football Association has confirmed a prestigious friendly against Germany on 30 March 2026 in Stuttgart, offering both sides...
Ibrahima Konaté backs Mohamed Salah to return as Liverpool future debate intensifies
Ibrahima Konaté expects Mohamed Salah to return to Liverpool after the Africa Cup of Nations and dismisses suggestions that the...
Senegal fears injury setback as Ilay Camara leaves Anderlecht clash early
Ilay Camara was forced off the pitch in the 16th minute of Anderlecht’s match against Sint-Truiden on Saturday, raising immediate...
Senega: Pape Thiaw stands firm over Assane Diao’s AFCON inclusion despite Cesc Fabregas’ objections
Senegal coach Pape Bouna Thiaw has issued a firm response to Cesc Fabregas following the Como manager’s public opposition to...
Cesc Fàbregas expresses frustration over Assane Diao’s AFCON call-up
Cesc Fàbregas has admitted his frustration after Assane Diao received an official call-up to Senegal’s Africa Cup of Nations squad,...
Amad Diallo at the centre of Manchester United and Ivory Coast clash over AFCON availability
Manchester United faces a high-stakes negotiation with the Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) over the availability of winger Amad Diallo for...
Mohamed Salah holds decisive talks with Arne Slot amid squad exclusion
Mohamed Salah meets Arne Slot this Friday in a discussion that will determine whether the Egyptian star returns to Liverpool’s...
Emerse Faé sheds light on Nicolas Pépé’s unexpected omission from AFCON squad
Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Faé has addressed the growing speculation surrounding Nicolas Pépé’s exclusion from his Africa Cup of...
Clubs and coaches must respect AFCON – Stade Rennias coach Habib Beye
Stade Rennes coach Habib Beye has defended the Africa Cup of Nations against criticism from European managers, as the tournament...
AFCON 2025: Claude Le Roy accuses Infantino of disrespecting Africa over player-release decision
Claude Le Roy directly rebukes FIFA president Gianni Infantino for the decision that delays the release of African players ahead...
Senegalese midfielder Cheikh Niasse returns to Hellas Verona starting line-up after three-month wait
Cheikh Niasse returns to the Hellas Verona starting eleven on Saturday, ending a three-month wait for a place in Paolo...
Senegal’s Ismaïla Sarr insists Crystal Palace remains his priority ahead of AFCON
Crystal Palace visit the Stade de la Meinau on Thursday to face Strasbourg in the fourth round of the UEFA...
Aliou Cissé names his five favourites for the 2025 AFCON
Aliou Cissé lists Senegal, Morocco and Algeria among the leading contenders for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and adds...
Senegal’s AFCON selection enters tense final stage as Pape Thiaw narrows squad to 27
Pape Thiaw has cut Senegal’s preliminary Africa Cup of Nations squad from 50 players to 27, marking the beginning of...
Okan Buruk slams Jakobs’ Senegal setup after Galatasaray defeat
Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk criticised Ismail Jakobs and expressed strong frustration toward Senegal’s management of the defender after the full-back...
Nigeria faces potential AFCON setback as Benjamin Frederick suffers knee injury
Nigeria’s preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations have been dealt a significant blow as defender Benjamin Frederick faces...
Moroccan defender Abdelhamid Aït-Boudlal shines at Rennes as European interest intensifies
Abdelhamid Aït-Boudlal delivers standout performances this season, and his display against AS Monaco marks a defining moment in his rise...