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CAF wants to expand the Africa Cup of Nations to 28 teams.
The Confederation of African Football plans to expand the Africa Cup of Nations to 28 teams and to confirm a four-year cycle to strengthen the tournament’s competitiveness and global reach. The Africa Cup of Nations could soon take on a… -
The CAF announces a tightening of its rules following the incidents during the Senegal–Morocco match.
Following the incidents that occurred during the CAN 2025 final, the CAF announces a tightening of its regulations to prevent any further outbursts and to strengthen its disciplinary arsenal. The CAN 2025 final, held in Morocco, did not just crown… -
AFCON 2027: CAF remains on course despite rumors of postponement.
Meeting this Friday in Dar es-Salaam, the CAF confirmed that AFCON 2027 would go ahead despite rumors of a postponement, while also announcing a major reform of the calendar starting in 2028. The idea of a postponement proved short-lived. While… -
AFCON 2027 and Women’s AFCON 2026: CAF faces decisive choices
Gathered in Dar es-Salaam, the executive committee of the Confederation of African Football must decide the fate of two major competitions, between a possible postponement and a change of host country. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is about to… -
CAF – Champions League: the schedule for the 6th matchday
Between calculations, decisive duels and total suspense in several groups, qualification for the CAF Champions League quarterfinals is at stake this weekend on the African pitches. The CAF Champions League group stage delivers its verdict this weekend. On the occasion… -
Nigeria: the NFF secures Eric Chelle’s future
Despite the attention sparked by the Super Eagles’ run at AFCON 2025, the Nigerian Football Federation says that their coach, Eric Chelle, who is still under contract for another year, will not be leaving his post. The Nigerian Football Federation… -
CAF Champions League: Trézeguet leads, the battle for the Golden Boot reignited
On the eve of the final day of the group stage, Egyptian Mahmoud Hassan ‘Trézéguet’ tops the CAF Champions League’s top scorers standings, under direct threat from his pursuers. On the eve of the sixth and final day of the… -
“He wants to win everything,” Eric Chelle extols Victor Osimhen
The Nigeria coach, Eric Chelle, praised the impeccable mentality of his forward Victor Osimhen, the first to arrive at training and promoted to vice-captain of the Super Eagles. The Super Eagles coach, Éric Chelle, did not stint in praise for… -
AFCON 2025: “Victor Osimhen played through the tournament while injured,” reveals Éric Chelle
Limited by a hamstring injury, Victor Osimhen nevertheless shone in Morocco, to the point of earning a place in the tournament’s Team of the Tournament, despite delicate fitness management, according to Nigeria coach Eric Chelle. The Super Eagles coach, Eric… -
Yaya Touré vs Didier Drogba: Wilfried Bony has made his choice
Asked about the best teammate of his career, the former Ivory Coast striker Wilfried Bony named Yaya Touré, praising the intelligence and power of the former Manchester City midfielder. Wilfried Bony has spoken. Asked about the best teammate of his… -
World Cup 2026: Alex Iwobi keeps Nigeria’s qualification hopes alive.
The Super Eagles’ playmaker, Alex Iwobi, admitted that they were waiting to see whether the team would still participate in the 2026 World Cup. Uncertainty hangs over the path of the Super Eagles. The Nigerian playmaker, Alex Iwobi, opened up… -
2026 U-20 Women’s World Cup (Qualifiers): Benin tames Egypt in Cairo
The Young Amazons of Benin clinched a precious victory (1-0) in Egypt and take a solid lead ahead of the return leg of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. Mission accomplished for Benin’s Young Amazons. This Friday, February 6,… -
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FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers: Benin vs Egypt, DR Congo vs Ivory Coast — schedule for the 3rd round
From February 6 to 14, 2026, the African U20 women’s teams will face off in the third round of FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying, with several promising fixtures and qualifying spots at stake. The race to qualify for the… -
Gabon: 605 candidates vying to become the new national team coach
The head coach position for Gabon’s Panthers attracted 605 applicants, reflecting the growing international interest in the national team. The Gabonese Football Federation (FEGAFOOT) recorded unprecedented enthusiasm following its call for bids for the national team head coach position. No… -
U20 Women’s World Cup 2026: ahead of the clash with Egypt, the Amazons take on Wydad in a friendly.
In the midst of preparing for the third round of the 2026 FIFA Women’s U20 World Cup qualifiers, the Beninese U20 team sent a strong signal by easily defeating Wydad Casablanca in a friendly match. During a training camp in… -
CAF Champions League: AS FAR – JS Kabylie, Petro Luanda – Stade Malien, the schedule for this Saturday.
Discover the matches on the schedule this Saturday across Africa, for the fourth matchday of the group stages. The CAF Champions League is back this Saturday with a decisive fourth matchday for several of the continent’s heavyweights. Coming on the… -
Senegal: Pape Thiaw on track for a contract extension and a salary increase after the continental title.
Crowned Africa’s champions at the 2025 AFCON, head coach Pape Thiaw is set to have his contract extended and his salary increased, a decision embraced by Senegal’s sports authorities in light of the objectives achieved. Senegal is about to secure… -
Senegal’s Trophy Withdrawal Case: CAF Rejects Morocco’s Complaint
Brought by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), the continental body rejected the complaint seeking the removal of the trophy won by Senegal. The Senegalese team thus officially retains its title. According to the elements examined by the competent CAF… -
CAN 2025: CAF strikes hard, heavy sanctions on Senegal and Morocco.
The CAF has unveiled a series of suspensions and fines targeting players, coaching staff, and federations of Senegal and Morocco, following the incidents that marred the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Confederation of African Football (CAF)… -
CAN 2025: CAF refutes any manipulation in favor of Morocco
Accused of having favored the host country during the tournament, the Confederation of African Football brushed aside any conspiracy theory, its vice-president Kurt Okraku insisting that the body would never seek to influence the outcome of a competition. The CAF’s… -
AFCON 2025: “They stole six towels from Edouard Mendy,” Mamadou Niang criticizes CAF
The former Senegalese international, Mamadou Niang, has spoken out against the towel-related incidents during Morocco’s matches against Nigeria and Senegal, urging CAF and the organizers to uphold the spirit of fair play. The former Senegalese international Mamadou Niang strongly denounced… -
CAN 2025 Final: hearings completed, the disciplinary commission’s ruling awaited
Summoned before the Disciplinary Jury of the Confederation of African Football, the Senegalese Football Federation defended its position after the heated final against Morocco, awaiting a decision expected within 48 hours. The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) appeared on Tuesday before… -
CAN 2025: ahead of CAF’s decision, Senegal stands united behind its head coach.
The Senegalese Football Federation defended the choice of its coach Pape Thiaw to temporarily sideline his players during the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations against Morocco, assuring that it was about protecting the team and not abandoning… -
2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations: a four-team friendly tournament in Abidjan
Nigeria will participate in the four-nations tournament in Ivory Coast alongside Ghana and Senegal to fine-tune its preparation ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The Nigeria women’s national team, the Super Falcons, will take part… -
CAN 2025: ‘It is wrong to think that Senegal could lose the cup,’ Makhtar Diop
Alors que le Sénégal pourrait écoper d’une lourde sanction à la suite des incidents survenus lors de la finale de la CAN 2025, il est toutefois peu probable que les Lions de la Teranga soient privés de leur titre, a… -
CAF: “the towels must stay away from a goalkeeper”, the crazy outburst of the president of the referees’ committee
More than a week after the final between Senegal and Morocco, the towel affair and CAF’s statements continue to fuel the debate and tarnish the image of African football. More than a week after the final whistle, AFCON 2025 continues… -
After AFCON, the towel controversy resurfaces in the CAF Cup.
Incidents involving staff at Mohammed V Stadium during Wydad–Maniema Union have rekindled a controversy already seen during AFCON 2025, which has gone viral on social media. Less than a week after the AFCON 2025 final between Morocco and Senegal, a… -
Asamoah Gyan: “I was the worst player every time I didn’t score for Ghana.”
Ghana’s all-time top scorer, former forward Asamoah Gyan explains how fans’ expectations and the constant pressure fueled his consistency and effectiveness for the national team. The former emblematic forward of the Black Stars, Asamoah Gyan, has spoken about the mindset… -
CAN 2025: images of the Senegalese president and his two wives posing with the crown set the web on fire.
Images of Senegal’s president Bassirou Diomaye Faye brandishing the continental trophy with his wives Marie Khone and Absa Faye marked the national celebrations, blending football, tradition, and collective pride after the victory of the Lions of Teranga. Senegal’s president Bassirou…