Tunisia's national football team sacked coach Sabri Lamouchi after a 5-1 loss to Sweden in their World Cup opener, appointing Herve Renard as his replacement. Meanwhile, Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha gained significant social media following and recognition for his performance against Spain in the tournament.
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has issued an apology to Nigerians for the team's failures in the AFCON and World Cup, while also expressing his desire to continue in his role despite contract uncertainties.
Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated following Iran's interception of a US drone near Bushehr and a naval standoff at sea. This comes as the US also implements new travel measures and drone bans related to the upcoming World Cup.
Morocco is heading to the World Cup with high ambitions following their AFCON drama, while Brazil faces a test against Morocco in Group C. Both teams are preparing for their respective challenges in the upcoming tournament.
The TotalEnergies CAF U-17 AFCON witnessed Côte d’Ivoire securing a quarter-final and World Cup spot, Morocco winning late, Cameroon bouncing back, and Tunisia snatching a victory.
The upcoming Afcon 2027 tournament is driving a surge in hotel investment in Dar es Salaam, as the city actively seeks more investors. This aims to boost hospitality infrastructure ahead of the event.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reportedly set a deadline for the joint bid from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania to organize the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has dispatched a high-level delegation to Uganda to assess the preparation progress of the three host nations for the 2027 African Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Kenyan official Mvurya hosted the new Confederation of African Football (CAF) boss and unveiled the roadmap for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 tournament.
Discussions around the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final are reportedly causing political tension in Senegal, raising questions about the intersection of sports and national politics.
The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) visited Senegal and Morocco following the controversial decision to strip Senegal of its Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title and award it to Morocco.
Reports indicate unease within the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) as only five officials have reportedly received their 75 million CFA francs in 2025 AFCON bonuses.
Patrice Motsepe, president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), is expected in Dakar for meetings with Senegalese officials to address lingering tensions surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Senegal celebrated their Africa Cup of Nations triumph at a friendly match in Stade de France, despite being controversially stripped of the title in favor of Morocco, with the dispute ongoing. Meanwhile, Norway's Kripos is pushing for an agreement with Morocco to target criminal masterminds, expressing impatience over the slow progress.
An article uses the political expression "the dance of the slaughtered rooster" to comment on Senegal's AFCON 2025 trophy parade, describing it as frantic movements of a creature that refuses to accept its end.
The Guinean Football Federation has refuted claims that it appealed Morocco’s 1976 AFCON title, calling viral reports inaccurate and without official basis.
A legal analysis argues that the CAF Appeal Board's decision regarding the AFCON 2025 final between Morocco and Senegal is inconsistent with CAF Regulations and violates international sports law.
Nigerian footballer William Troost-Ekong has condemned the Confederation of African Football's (CAF) decision to award Morocco the AFCON trophy, calling it a 'joke' and expressing shame at such a win.
Sports analyst Segun Odegbami has criticized the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for its 'bizarre, condemnable and unjustifiable' decision to strip Senegal of the rights to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, faulting the verdict and backing Senegal.
Man City coach Pep Guardiola has expressed surprise and criticized the 'behind-the-scenes' nature of the AFCON verdict for Morocco, adding to the ongoing controversy surrounding the decision to declare Morocco as the 2025 AFCON title winners.
Augustin Senghor, a member of the CAF executive committee, has strongly denounced the decision to strip Senegal of the rights to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) title, calling it 'unacceptable' and 'abject'.
The Senegalese government has called for an independent international investigation into the Confederation of African Football, alleging corruption after Morocco was awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title.
Africa's governing football body has issued over $1 million in fines and imposed bans following chaotic scenes at the end of the AFCON final. Several individuals and teams were penalized.
Iranian football fans gathered outside and inside the World Cup stadium to protest the Iranian regime and call for change, with many defying FIFA's ban by displaying the pre-revolutionary flag. The Iranian national anthem was met with a mix of cheers and whistles during the match.
As the World Cup approaches, teams are finalizing their squads and players are expressing their anxieties, with Spain's Lamine Yamal admitting fears of missing out due to injury. Meanwhile, a warm-up game in Switzerland was affected by chaotic weather, and Ghana's Black Stars players are set to receive a $100,000 appearance fee.
Aston Villa is reportedly accelerating its pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain attacker Ibrahim Mbaye, with discussions for a deal worth around £35 million (€40 million) said to be well underway.
King Mohammed VI of Morocco has pardoned Senegalese football fans who were jailed on hooliganism charges following the chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final. The fans had been convicted after incidents during the match.
Ghana's U-17 Africa Cup of Nations campaign has concluded, as a drawing of lots denied the Black Starlets a quarter-final berth, leading them to face Uganda in a World Cup play-off.
The full qualifying draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has been released, setting up matchups such as Ghana against Ivory Coast and Nigeria facing Madagascar, Tanzania, and Guinea-Bissau. Teams will now compete for a spot in the prestigious tournament.
FIFA has officially taken over Mexico's iconic Azteca Stadium, renaming it 'Mexico City Stadium,' as part of the ongoing preparations for the 2026 World Cup. This development comes alongside various updates regarding player readiness and venue preparations for upcoming tournaments.
Allan Thigo, known as the '90-minute man,' is remembered for redefining the midfield role for both the Harambee Stars and Gor Mahia, having been part of the squad that first took Kenya to Afcon.
Zanzibar is advancing its infrastructure development with plans for a new six-lane road connecting to AFCON City, as part of a broader initiative to boost the region's infrastructure.
Prosecutors in Morocco have requested prison sentences of up to two years for each of 18 Senegalese supporters involved in incidents during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
A court in Rabat has again postponed hearings for 18 Senegalese supporters convicted after violent incidents during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.
Senegal's Justice Minister Yassine Fall expressed the government's shock and dismay over the Confederation of African Football's (CAF) decision to strip the country of its AFCON title.
CAF President Patrice Motsepe is scheduled to visit Senegal and Morocco following the fallout from the AFCON decision, where Senegal was stripped of the title which was awarded to Morocco, a decision Senegal is appealing.
Senegal's suspension of non-essential foreign travel for ministers has intensified scrutiny of the government, revealing pressure from a brewing debt crisis and controversy surrounding the AFCON.
In the early days of of the 2025 AFCON final, I chose to give Osasu Obayiuwana the benefit of the doubt despite the evident bias.
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Kenya has remitted a significant Sh3.9 billion (approximately $26 million USD) in hosting rights fees to CAF for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Members of Parliament from Uganda's National Resistance Movement (NRM) are supporting an 84 trillion Shillings budget, with a particular emphasis on prioritizing funding for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The controversy surrounding the 2025 AFCON has intensified, with Morocco threatening legal action in response to Senegal's plans to present the trophy, indicating a significant dispute between the two nations.
French coach Claude Le Roy has clarified his earlier criticism of CAF's decision to award the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to Morocco, now stating his comments were misunderstood and that Morocco 'deserved the title'.
Odegbami described CAF’s decision to overturn the 18 January final result as “bizarre, condemnable and unjustifiable.”
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Nigeria’s 1980 AFCON heroes look back on their historic 3-0 victory against Algeria, a triumph that united a nation and remains a cherished memory.
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Senegal's team jersey will display only one star instead of two at the World Cup this summer, but it has nothing to do with the country being stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title.
A rumor has been circulating online in recent days claiming Morocco left the pitch during the decisive 1976 Africa Cup of Nations match against Guinea and still ended up with the trophy.
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Since stripping Senegal of the continental championship title, ruling the team had 'forfeited,' the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has faced intense criticism over its ability to manage…
Kenya faces the risk of losing its rights to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) if it fails to pay a US$30 million (Sh3.9 billion) fee within the next 12 days.
A Nigerian opinion cartoon from Vanguard News humorously connects 'Iran and Agege bread' while also referencing the CAF's decision to award the AFCON 2025 title to Morocco following Senegal's forfeiture.
Neymar has received a significant injury boost, improving his chances of being fit for Brazil's World Cup opener. The player expressed feeling like a 'kid' at what he anticipates will be his last World Cup.
A detailed profile of the Ivory Coast National Team for the FIFA World Cup 2026 covers their squad, ranking, key players, and their challenge as AFCON champions.
After a historic performance at the 2022 World Cup and recent AFCON drama, Morocco's national football team heads to the upcoming World Cup with significant ambitions, despite a turbulent few months.
Iliman Ndiaye maintains that Senegal are the African champions in the eyes of many, despite an ongoing legal dispute over the ultimate destination of the 2025 Afcon title.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is grappling with an intensifying Ebola outbreak, characterized by a rare and rapidly spreading strain, a lack of medical supplies, and a rising number of suspected cases and deaths. International health organizations are concerned about the outbreak's growth and its impact, particularly on children.
Kenya's government is reportedly seeking an additional Sh11 billion to meet the deadline for preparations to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2027. The funds are crucial for infrastructure development and other logistical requirements.
The Black Stars, Ghana's national football team, have been drawn into Group C for the AFCON 2027 qualifiers. They will face Cote d'Ivoire, Gambia, and Somalia in the tournament, which will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
Despite qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, Ghana and Cape Verde will not be among the top seeds for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying draw. The draw is scheduled to take place in Cairo on Tuesday.
Ghana's Black Starlets were held to a 2-2 draw by Algeria in their opening Group D match at the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, after surrendering a two-goal lead.
Indian construction company Afcons Infrastructure Limited has been selected to reconstruct the existing and build a second railway track on the Dugo Selo - Novska line in Croatia, marking a significant infrastructure project.
A Senegalese lawyer has publicly criticized the government regarding the continued detention of Senegalese football fans in Morocco after the AFCON tournament.
Ghana has been officially awarded the hosting rights for the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in 2027, coinciding with the country's 70th year of independence.
Eighteen Senegalese football supporters were reportedly held in Morocco following the AFCON tournament, with three now freed and a Senegalese lawyer criticizing the government for the ongoing detention of others.
FIFA has issued a warning that New Jersey's proposed $150 train fare for the upcoming World Cup will have a 'chilling effect' on fan attendance. The organization criticized the high cost, which the state's governor and transit CEO have defended, urging FIFA to help cover the expenses.
Five BIP police officers, part of the Lions' delegation for AFCON, were reportedly snubbed from bonuses, leading to outrage expressed by Guy Marius Sagna.
Fresh questions have emerged regarding the handling of the 2025 AFCON final, specifically concerning Morocco and Senegal, following recent comments from Patrice Motsepe, leading to renewed scrutiny of CAF.
During his visit to Morocco, Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe lauded the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as the most successful edition in the tournament's history and announced new CAF reforms.
The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) visited Dakar following the body's decision to strip Senegal of its AFCON title and award it to Morocco.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially confirmed the dates for the Africa Cup of Nations 2027, giving Nigeria's Super Eagles another opportunity to compete for a fourth continental title.
A controversy following the Africa Cup of Nations has led to a public debate on identity politics, highlighted by Osasu Obayiuwana's response to an article by Samir Bennis.
The friendship between Senegal and Morocco is being tested by turmoil surrounding the AFCON title, after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) decided to award the championship to Morocco. Police remain on high alert, though no incidents have been reported.
Following a CAF U-turn, the Moroccan embassy called on Moroccans in Senegal to exercise restraint, while Senegalese politician Sonko also addressed Moroccan authorities regarding the AFCON final and bilateral relations between the two countries.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has expressed concerns regarding Kenya's preparations to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), noting that none of the proposed venues in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania currently meet the required standards.
Senegal has intensified its legal efforts in the dispute over the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final with an appeal to the CAS, as George Weah defends Senegal and the tension surrounding the CAF decision increasingly spills onto the political stage.
Senegal midfielder Idrissa Gueye stated he was ready to "hand back the medals" to Morocco if it would ease tensions between the two countries, despite believing his team deserved to be Africa Cup of Nations champions.
The AFCON trophy's status remains uncertain, awaiting a judgment that could significantly impact the future of African football, following a dispute where a referee's decision to play on was overruled by the boardroom.
William Troost-Ekong slams CAF & FIFA, citing controversial AFCON and World Cup qualifier rulings as proof of poor African football governance.
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Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has described representing Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as the proudest moment of his playing career, calling the tournament a vibrant…
Morocco's AFCON title, awarded after CAF overturned Senegal's win, is now official but the dispute is not fully settled and is expected to proceed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
A petition has been launched calling for the dissolution of CAF following the stripping of Senegal's AFCON 2025 title, with a lawyer also offering his perspective on why Senegal should retain its championship.
As Moroccans on the other side of the continent woke up this Friday to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr with family, mint tea, and the serene satisfaction of a rightfully restored AFCON title, South African…
Marrakech – Kaspersky partnered with INTERPOL to protect the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) from a range of digital threats targeting the tournament, its spectators, and Morocco as the host…
Rabat – Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has criticized Morocco’s judiciary for sentencing Senegalese fans involved in acts of vandalism and violence during the AFCON 2025 final. The Senegalese PM alleged the case “has gone beyond the realm of sport.” He made his remarks on Tuesday before the National Assembly of Senegal, claiming that matters […]
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