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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…

On the eve of its European trip to face Napoli, Chelsea issued a statement to alert its supporters after two of them were attacked in Naples, who are currently in hospital with no life-threatening injuries. Chelsea issued a statement after…

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…

Le sélectionneur du Bénin, Abdoulaye Ouzérou, a communiqué la liste des 24 joueuses retenues pour la double confrontation décisive contre l’Égypte, comptant pour le troisième tour des qualifications à la Coupe du monde féminine U20 2026. Le sélectionneur des Amazones…

The president of Al-Nassr, Abdullah Al-Majed, denied any capital involvement by Cristiano Ronaldo, while underscoring the Portuguese’s major impact on the rise of the Saudi Pro League. The president of Al-Nassr, Abdullah Al-Majed, sought to clear up any ambiguity about…

The young FC Barcelona midfielder, Fermin Lopez, expressed openly his desire to see Lionel Messi return to Catalonia, stating that he would even take a back-up role to share the dressing room with the Argentine legend. The FC Barcelona attacking…

Former teammate of the two icons, Ángel Di María believes that Cristiano Ronaldo outclasses Lionel Messi in terms of professionalism and work ethic. The former Manchester United winger, Ángel Di María, has offered a nuanced comparison between Cristiano Ronaldo and…

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…

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…

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…

On the eve of a decisive meeting with Napoli, the Italian coach Antonio Conte highlighted the impressive efficiency of Arsenal’s Gunners in this key area of the game. Napoli’s coach, Antonio Conte, stressed Arsenal’s effectiveness on set pieces, a phase…

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…

Pour conclure la phase de groupes de la Ligue des champions, le Real Madrid se déplace à Lisbonne avec un groupe presque au complet et une armada offensive impressionnante, déterminé à assurer sa place parmi les meilleurs. Le groupe madrilène…

The former French international, Frank Leboeuf, believes that the 2026 Ballon d’Or does not always reward the best player and warns that, without major team success, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland could once again miss out on the trophy. The…

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…

According to Fabrizio Romano, Barça is active behind the scenes and is set to seal in the coming days the transfers of four players to strengthen Hansi Flick’s squad for the rest of the season. In the middle of the…

Aware of a difficult season in La Liga as in the Champions League, the captain of Athletic Bilbao, Inaki Williams, made a point of delivering a unifying message, promising a united and determined team to fight until the end. The…

Without an official match in over two years, the former Brazilian international Dani Alves could lace up his boots in Portugal to help São João de Ver, a third-division club he co-owns, as they fight to stay up. At 42,…

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…

Amid broad successes, a string of draws, and valuable away wins, the 15th matchday of the 2025-2026 season confirmed the league’s strong competitiveness. The 15th day of Benin’s Ligue 1 delivered its verdict this weekend, with a series of matches…

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…

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…

The English international forward Tammy Abraham is set to leave Beşiktaş in the coming days after a verbal agreement was reached with the Birmingham club for a transfer valued at €21 million. The former Chelsea striker, Tammy Abraham, is nearing…

The former Reds midfielder, Didi Hamann, believes that a separation, potentially toward the Saudi Pro League, could be beneficial for both Mohamed Salah and Liverpool, now facing a situation deemed too distracting at Anfield. The former Liverpool midfielder, Didi Hamann,…

Despite debates about his age, Portugal’s head coach, Roberto Martínez, emphasizes Cristiano Ronaldo’s effectiveness, leadership, and his ongoing, still decisive influence on the national team. Portugal’s head coach, Roberto Martínez, has spoken again about Cristiano Ronaldo’s role and influence within…

Having just been crowned at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with Senegal, the Senegalese striker Sadio Mané was warmly welcomed in Riyadh, where Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates hailed his triumphant return. Back at their clubs after Senegal’s triumph…

For the first time, Benin will be represented at the Winter Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina, with skier Nathan Tchibozo as the sole athlete and flag-bearer of a highly symbolic participation. Benin’s sport is poised to reach a historic milestone. For…

Despite being eliminated in the round of 16 by Egypt, the Cheetahs leave CAN 2025 with recognized progress and the stated desire to aim higher in the future, says the Beninese government. Eliminated in the Round of 16 of CAN…

The former Ghanaian striker, Asamoah Gyan, has spoken about his memorable spell at Sunderland, emblematic of the culmination of his lifelong ambition to always compete at the highest level of English football. The former Ghanaian international striker Asamoah Gyan has…

The day after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, marred by incidents between Morocco and Senegal, King Mohamed VI called for calm and unity, reminding that the tournament’s success goes beyond the tensions and belongs to all of Africa.…