AFCON 2027 preliminary round draw sets up regional rivalries across Africa
The draw for the Preliminary Round Qualifiers of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and...
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AFCON 2027: CAF outlines draw procedure as qualifying road begins
CAF will officially set the qualifying process for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations in motion when it conducts the...
From 96% to 18%: How foreign-born players are reshaping AFCON 2025
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco has placed a spotlight on the growing importance of foreign-born players...
FIFA to deploy AI-generated 3D player avatars at 2026 World Cup to refine offside calls
FIFA plans to introduce AI-enabled 3D avatars of every player at the 2026 World Cup as part of efforts to...
CAF reveals the experts behind AFCON 2025 Man of the Match selections
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has lifted the curtain on the Technical Study Group (TSG) responsible for identifying the...
AFCON 2025: Late penalty drama fuels debate in Morocco’s win over Tanzania
A single decision in the dying seconds was enough to ignite debate across the continent, overshadowing Morocco’s narrow and hard-fought...
Updated AI predictions put Morocco firmly in pole position for AFCON 2025 crown
As the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations enters the knockout phase, fresh data-driven projections have reshaped the title race, with...
AFCON 2025: When goal difference, head-to-heads and even a draw could decide who survives
As the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations group stage reaches its decisive stretch, the margins separating progress from elimination have...
From prison ward to AFCON goal: Denis Omedi’s long road to Africa’s biggest stage
Denis Omedi’s goal arrived too late to alter the result, but it landed with a significance that stretched far beyond...
Swedish-Eritrean striker Alexander Isak ‘gutted’ to be out for extended period with broken leg
Alexander Isak has admitted his frustration after suffering a broken leg that will keep him out of action for several...
Belgian-Kenyan Divock Origi becomes free agent after AC Milan contract termination
Divock Origi has become a free agent after AC Milan terminated his contract by mutual consent, bringing an abrupt end...
Slot brands Van de Ven challenge ‘reckless’ after Swedish-Eritrean Alexander Isak suffers broken leg
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has described Alexander Isak’s injury as the result of a ‘reckless challenge’, directing strong criticism at...
‘It was a natural reaction’ – Frank defends challenge that broke Swedish-Eritrean Alexander Isak’s leg
Tottenham manager Thomas Frank has rejected claims that Micky van de Ven’s challenge on Alexander Isak was reckless, insisting the...
‘Take out the outside noise’ – Eric Chelle urges Nigeria to stay focused ahead of AFCON opener
Nigeria manager Eric Chelle has called on his players to block out all outside noise and remain fully focused on...
Youngster Jayden Danns tipped to cover void left by Swedish-Eritrean striker Alexander Isak
Liverpool’s immediate concern following Alexander Isak’s serious injury has been matched by quiet optimism around the return of academy forward...
Liverpool fear Swedish-Eritrean Alexander Isak suffered broken leg in Tottenham victory
Liverpool are increasingly concerned that Alexander Isak may have suffered a broken leg during Saturday’s 2-1 Premier League victory over...
AFCON 2025 marks new era as African coaches claim the majority of benches
African coaches are set to take centre stage at the Africa Cup of Nations, with 14 native tacticians leading their...
CAF to launch annual Africa Nations League from 2029
The Confederation of African Football will introduce a new annual continental competition, the Africa Nations League, from 2029, marking a...
Swedish-Eritrean Alexander Isak vows fightback as Liverpool striker seeks return to best form
Alexander Isak has pledged to fight his way back to top form after a difficult start to life at Liverpool,...
Swedish-Eritrean Alexander Isak misses out as Gyokeres takes Sweden’s striker crown for 2025
Arsenal’s Viktor Gyokeres has been named Sweden’s best striker of 2025, edging out Liverpool forward Alexander Isak in a closely...