CAF president drawn Into AFCON legal storm
Defence lawyers representing Senegalese supporters have called for the Confederation of African Football (CAF) president to be summoned in court,...
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AFCON 2025: Senegal fans face increased sentences on appeal
Prosecutors in Morocco have requested prison sentences of up to two years for 18 Senegalese supporters convicted following incidents at...
Senegal host Burkina Faso in WAFCON 2026 preparation clash
Senegal will face Burkina Faso in an international friendly on Monday as both sides continue their preparations for the 2026...
AFCON 2025 row deepens as Edouard Mendy responds to Morocco
Edouard Mendy has challenged Morocco’s version of events surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, insisting Senegal did not...
Morocco host Tanzania in key WAFCON 2026 preparation match
Tanzania will face Morocco in an international friendly on Monday in Rabat, as both sides continue their preparations for the...
Adnan Aziz’s journey from Benin to South America gathers pace
Beninese forward Adnan Aziz is continuing his steady rise in football after securing his first professional contract in Argentina, marking...
Stefano Cusin reflects on remarkable Comoros progress
Former Comoros head coach Stefano Cusin has described his tenure as “extremely satisfactory” after his dismissal, pointing to what he...
Intense rivalry: Espérance face Sundowns in crucial CAF Champions League battle
Espérance Sportive de Tunis host Mamelodi Sundowns in the first leg of their CAF Champions League semi-final on Sunday, in...
Senegal:Casa Sports striker Pape Sémou Sané recalls controversial red card incident
Casa Sports forward Pape Sémou Sané has described the circumstances surrounding a controversial red card that left a lasting impression...
Cedrik Gbo attracts attention as Al Ahly move for free agent
Al Ahly SC are pursuing Cedrik Gbo as the Egyptian side look to strengthen their midfield options ahead of the...
Gianni Infantino sees Algeria as possible World Cup surprise
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said Algeria “could surprise” at the 2026 World Cup, following talks with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune...
CAF Champions League: Espérance Tunis host Mamelodi Sundowns in high-stakes semi-final
Espérance Sportive de Tunis will host Mamelodi Sundowns in the first leg of their CAF Champions League semi-final on Sunday,...
Ghana’s pursuit of Eddie Nketiah hit by injury setback
Eddie Nketiah’s potential involvement with Ghana’s national team has been thrown into doubt following a serious injury that is expected...
Senegal’s Souleymane Faye targets senior national team breakthrough
Souleymane Faye has set his sights on breaking into Senegal’s senior national team as he continues to establish himself in...
Urgent call as CAF president Patrice Motsepe backs release of Senegal fans held in Morocco
Patrice Motsepe has said the release of 18 Senegalese supporters detained in Morocco is “a completely legitimate request”, as the...
CAF hearing on Hamza El Moussaoui case ends in postponement
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has postponed its ruling on a dispute involving Moroccan player Hamza El Moussaoui following...
Fresh evidence could strengthen Morocco’s hand at CAS in AFCON title dispute with Senegal
Two newly surfaced details revealed by African.football could significantly strengthen Morocco’s case when the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)...
Senegalese coach Aliou Cissé close to Angola job after Libya exit
Senegalese coach Aliou Cissé is nearing a swift return to management, with advanced discussions underway for him to take charge...
Uncertainty grows over Tom Saintfiet’s future as Mali FA election approaches
The future of Tom Saintfiet as head coach of Mali national football team is under growing uncertainty, with the upcoming...
CAF president Patrice Motsepe voices disappointment over 2025 AFCON final controversy
Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe has expressed strong dissatisfaction over the events surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of...