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AFCON 2025: Brahim Díaz leads the top scorers’ table ahead of the final
With five goals since the start of the tournament, Brahim Diaz leads Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen and stands as the competition’s top scorer on the eve of the final showdown. The Moroccan winger Brahim Díaz currently leads the Africa… -
AFCON 2025: Samuel Eto’o heavily sanctioned by CAF after Morocco – Cameroon
Found guilty of breaches of sportsmanship and misconduct after the quarterfinal loss to Morocco, the president of Fécafoot, Samuel Eto’o, was handed a four-match suspension and a $20,000 fine. The Disciplinary Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) sanctioned… -
CAN 2025: ‘We were patient until the end,’ Sadio Mané after Senegal 1-0 Egypt
Sadio Mané reacted to Senegal’s qualification for the final of AFCON 2025, their 1-0 win over Egypt this Wednesday evening. And the captain of the Teranga Lions said that his side were rewarded by the patience they showed throughout the… -
CAN 2025: Osimhen and Hakimi starters, the official lineups for Nigeria – Morocco
Nigeria and Morocco face off this Wednesday evening (9 p.m. GMT+1) in the semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The official lineups for both teams have been released. Victor Osimhen and Achraf Hakimi are in the starting XI.… -
CAN 2025: Senegal eliminates Egypt and advances to the final
With a goal from Sadio Mané, Senegal beat Egypt (1-0) this Wednesday in the semi-final of AFCON 2025. A precious victory for the Teranga Lions that seals their ticket to the final. Senegal will play in the AFCON 2025 final.… -
CAN 2025: Mané and Salah start, the official lineups for Senegal – Egypt
Egypt face Senegal this Wednesday (6:00 PM GMT+1) in the semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The official lineups for both teams have been released. Sadio Mané and Mohamed Salah are starters. Senegal XI MENDY — DIATTA —… -
CAN 2025: Nigeria vs Morocco, Senegal vs Egypt, the schedule for this Wednesday.
Senegal faces Egypt as Morocco takes on Nigeria this Wednesday, for a decisive evening that will determine the two finalists of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, held in the Kingdom of Morocco. The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 enters… -
AFCON 2025: Walid Regragui warns his players ahead of Morocco–Nigeria
On the eve of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, the head coach of the Atlas Lions, Walid Regragui, stressed concentration and mastery of duels to avoid any punishment from the Super Eagles. Walid Regragui set the framework. On… -
Ghana: “we see them with women with enormous buttocks,” the Asante Kotoko players were roasted.
L’ancienne gloire du football ghanéen, Charles Taylor, a vivement critiqué le manque de professionnalisme de l’effectif d’Asante Kotoko, alors que l”écurie basée à Kumasi enchaine les contre-performances en championnat. La tension monte autour d’Asante Kotoko. À l’heure où le club… -
CAN 2027: CAF unveils the preliminary round fixtures, Benin exempt.
Gathered in Rabat, the draw for CAN 2027 set the first qualifying fixtures, with the winners joining the 42 national teams already qualified for the next phase of the road to the tournament co-hosted in East Africa. As the 2025… -
CAN 2025: Ghanaian Daniel Nii Laryea to referee Nigeria – Morocco
Considered one of the continent’s best referees, the Ghanaian official Daniel Nii Laryea has been appointed by CAF to officiate the AFCON 2025 semi-final between Nigeria and Morocco. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) officially appointed the Ghanaian referee Daniel… -
AFCON 2025 / Eric Chelle (Nigeria’s head coach): “We might let Morocco have the ball…”
On the eve of the clash with Morocco in the semi-final of CAN 2025, the Nigeria coach, Eric Chelle, adopted a defensive approach to contain the Atlas Lions and strike at the right moment. Eric Chelle was this Tuesday at… -
AFCON 2025: Koulibaly praises Egypt’s defensive solidity ahead of the clash with Senegal
On the eve of the Senegal vs Egypt clash in the AFCON 2025 semifinals, the captain of the Lions of Teranga, Kalidou Koulibaly, highlighted the Pharaohs’ experience and collective strength, promising a match of the very highest level. Twenty-four hours… -
Angola is ready to double Éric Chelle’s salary to lure him away to Nigeria.
Seduced by the journey and the style of the Super Eagles at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, the Angolan Football Federation wants to lure the Malian coach after the Palancas Negras’ failure in Morocco. The Angolan Football Federation is… -
CAN 2025/Semi-final: “Morocco is formidable,” Alex Iwobi warns Nigeria.
Impressed by the solidity of the Atlas Lions, the Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi expects a high-level semifinal as Nigeria and Morocco face off this Wednesday for a place in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 final. Alex Iwobi is… -
AFCON 2027: Preliminary round draw this Tuesday, here’s everything you need to know
The draw, scheduled for this Tuesday at 12:00 GMT and broadcast on CAF TV, will mark the official start of the road to the final tournament co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled… -
CAN 2025 Semi-final: Morocco spies on Nigeria thanks to advanced video technology
Using cutting-edge video tools, Morocco’s Atlas Lions coach Walid Regragui meticulously prepares for the semifinal against a prolific Nigerian side. As the Africa Cup of Nations semifinal approaches, Morocco refines its preparation down to the smallest detail. According to the… -
AFCON 2025: CAF opens an investigation into the Nigeria–Algeria match incidents.
Clashes involving Algerian players and supporters broke out after the defeat to Nigeria (0-2) in Marrakech on Saturday, pushing CAF to launch an investigation. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced the opening of an investigation following the serious incidents… -
Jay Jay Okocha: “AFCON, the trophy Salah is missing”
Despite an exceptional club career, the Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah remains in search of a continental crown, deemed essential by two Nigerian legends on the eve of the Egypt–Senegal semifinal. Two giants of Nigerian football have offered their analysis. Austin… -
AFCON 2025: “Ademola Lookman is my brother”, Victor Osimhen ahead of Nigeria vs Morocco
After a heated exchange on the pitch, Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen insisted that his relationship with Ademola Lookman remained solid, the two players jointly carrying the Super Eagles’ ambitions. Victor Osimhen made a point of quelling any controversy. The Super… -
CAN 2025: Egypt upends Côte d’Ivoire and dethrones the defending champion
The last quarter-final of the Africa Cup of Nations lived up to expectations. At the Grand Stade d’Agadir, Egypt secured a spectacular victory against the Ivory Coast (3-2), ending the Elephants’ reign, the defending champions. Realistic, solid and propelled by… -
CAN 2025: no suspense as Nigeria eliminates Algeria and advances to the semi-finals
The Africa Cup of Nations continues in Morocco and the verdict was delivered unequivocally in the quarterfinals. In Marrakech, Nigeria delivered a high-level performance to dominate Algeria (2-0) and secure their place in the semifinals. A victory built with authority,… -
CAN 2025: Nigeria eliminates Algeria and meets Morocco in the semi-final
With goals from Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams, Nigeria calmly disposed of Algeria (2-0) this Saturday in the CAN 2025 quarterfinals. The Super Eagles will face Morocco in the next round. Nigeria will also be in the CAN 2025 semifinals.… -
AFCON 2025 / Algeria vs Nigeria: the official lineups for both teams
Algeria faces Nigeria this Friday at the Marrakech Stadium, starting at 5:00 PM (GMT+1). A quarter-final match in AFCON 2025. The official lineups for both teams have been announced. Algeria’s lineup Luca Zidane – Rafik Belghali, Aissa Mandi, Rami Bensebaïni,… -
FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2026 (Qualifiers): The Amazones are drawn against Burkina Faso in the first round.
Following the draw conducted this Saturday by CAF, the Amazones U17 know their path to the 2026 World Cup in Morocco, with a first round against Burkina Faso. Benin now knows its roadmap to the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World… -
AFCON 2025: “We will get our revenge,” Samuel Eto’o after Cameroon’s elimination.
Eliminated in the quarterfinals by Morocco, Cameroon received a strong message from its president Samuel Eto’o, determined to turn this disappointment into the starting point for an announced revenge. The president of the Cameroonian Football Federation, Samuel Eto’o, reacted to… -
CAN 2025/ Nigeria: Éric Chelle reveals the key to beating Algeria
On the eve of the highly anticipated quarter-final against Algeria, the Nigeria coach, Eric Chelle, stressed offensive efficiency and mental strength as essential conditions for qualification to the final four. The Nigeria coach, Éric Chelle, laid out the keys he… -
AFCON 2025: Algeria – Nigeria, Egypt – Ivory Coast, this Saturday’s schedule
The Atlas Lions dominated Cameroon (2-0) while Senegal edged Mali (1-0), opening the door to a highly anticipated set of quarterfinals this Saturday. Friday evening yielded the first verdicts from the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarterfinals. As hosts of… -
AFCON 2025: Senegal ousts Mali and advances to the semi-finals.
Senegal booked its ticket to the semi-finals of AFCON 2025 after its victory over Mali (1-0) this Friday in Tangier. Iliman Ndiaye scored the only goal of the match. Senegal takes another step toward its second Africa Cup of Nations… -
CAN 2025: the referee for the Algeria vs Nigeria match sidelined… due to his cleats.
The Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was removed from the Nigeria-Algeria fixture by CAF for non-compliance with the rules related to the tournament’s official equipment suppliers. The Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been dropped from the highly anticipated quarter-final…