Emerse Fae sets ambitious target as Côte d’Ivoire eye historic World Cup run
Côte d’Ivoire head coach Emerse Fae says his team is heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup with firm ambitions,...
Tag: Africa Cup of Nations (Page 6 of 9)
Sunderland expected to release Habib Diarra for AFCON as midfielder nears return
Habib Diarra is on course to join Senegal for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with Sunderland not expected to...
Christopher Katongo warns against predicting AFCON winner as 2025 tournament nears
Christopher Katongo believes no team holds clear advantage ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, and he...
Algerian striker Amin Chiakha targets AFCON place as final selection window opens
Amin Chiakha says he will use the next month to prove he deserves a place in Algeria’s squad for the...
Gervinho says Ivory Coast’s collective strength can power another AFCON triumph
Gervinho believes Ivory Coast holds the qualities needed to defend their Africa Cup of Nations title in 2025. The Elephants...
Senegal submits AFCON hosting bid for 2031–2035 cycle
Senegal submitted its bid to host an Africa Cup of Nations tournament between 2031 and 2035 as the country renews...
Georgi Minoungou backs Burkina Faso to shine at 2025 AFCON
Georgi Minoungou believes Burkina Faso can win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as he prepares to lead the Stallions...
CAF sets firm deadlines as AFCON 2025 preparations intensify
CAF outlines key administrative steps for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and confirms strict deadlines that every competing nation...
Fàbregas condemns Senegal’s handling of Assane Diao after striker returns injured
Cesc Fàbregas condemns Senegal and head coach Pape Thiaw for calling up Assane Diao during the most recent international window,...
Sunderland cautious over Habib Diarra recovery as AFCON nears
Sunderland manager Régis Le Bris ruled out any attempt to rush Habib Diarra back from injury, placing the midfielder’s Africa...
The Africa Cup of Nations has been the heartbeat of African football for more than six decades. It is a...
Injury puts Issa Kaboré’s AFCON 2025 participation in serious doubt
Burkina Faso face a major setback as Issa Kaboré’s injury threatens his place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations...
Gernot Rohr warns Benin to raise their level after heavy defeat to Burkina Faso
Benin’s 3–0 loss to Burkina Faso in Mohammedia on 18 November has prompted coach Gernot Rohr to urge his players...
Marquinhos names favorites for 2025 Africa Cup of Nations
After Brazil’s victory against Senegal, Paris Saint-Germain defender Marquinhos shared his insights on the teams likely to shine at the...
Comoros meet Namibia in Monday friendly: How to watch live
Comoros face Namibia on Monday afternoon in a friendly match that forms part of their preparations for upcoming competitions, including...
What date will AFCON 2025 start and end?
AFCON 2025 will begin on December 21, 2025, and conclude on January 18, 2026. This month-long spectacle promises intense football...
What is the prize money for the winner of the Afcon?
The winner of the Africa Cup of Nations receives 7 million USD in prize money from CAF, following the latest...
Who will host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations?
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), scheduled from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026, marks one of the...
Ivory Coast fall 1-0 to Hervé Renard’s Saudi Arabia, unbeaten run ends
Ivory Coast suffered a 1-0 defeat to Saudi Arabia on Friday, bringing an end to their unbeaten streak and extending...
Morocco face Mozambique in Tangier friendly as AFCON preparations intensify
Morocco continue their Africa Cup of Nations build-up with a friendly against Mozambique on Thursday at the Grand Stade de...