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Achraf Hakimi was crowned African Player of the Year at the 2025 CAF Awards in Rabat, following an exceptional season that establishes him as one of the most influential defenders of his generation. Twenty-seven years after Mustapha Hadji’s triumph, Morocco has finally returned to the top of continental football. In Rabat, in front of an […]
This Wednesday, November 19, 2025, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Morocco hosts the prestigious CAF Awards 2025 ceremony, an unmissable event to celebrate the players (men and women), coaches and national teams who marked the year. The show starts at 18:00 GMT, i.e. 7:00 PM local time.
Five-time Grammy Award winner and an indispensable figure of African culture, Angélique Kidjo will host the 2025 CAF Awards in Rabat. Between her passion for the continent, love of football and childhood memories, the Beninese artist reflects on a role that resonates deeply with her journey. An emblematic figure of African music and an outspoken […]
On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, Université Polytechnique Mohammed VI will host the prestigious CAF Awards 2025 ceremony, an unmissable event to celebrate the players (men and women), coaches and national teams that marked the year. Broadcast live worldwide, the evening will be shown by the official partners of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), including […]
With notably a quadruple from Sadio Mané, Senegal thrashed Kenya this Tuesday in a friendly match. Traveling to Rabat in Morocco, the Cheetahs of Benin were beaten by the Stallions of Burkina Faso. Benin faced Burkina Faso this Tuesday in Rabat, Morocco, as part of the November international break. An important match for the Cheetahs […]
Benin face Burkina Faso this Tuesday evening in Rabat, Morocco. It’s a match as part of the November international break. The November FIFA window in the Africa zone ends this Tuesday with, among other fixtures, a meeting between Benin and Burkina Faso. A high‑profile clash serving as preparation for AFCON 2025. Last week, the Stallions […]
Eliminated by the RD Congo after a tense play-off, Nigeria saw the controversy grow following Eric Chelle’s remarks, before the coach backtracked on his statements to calm things down. “Throughout the whole session, a member of the Congolese staff was, in my view, doing voodoo magic,” Eric Chelle said at a press conference in Rabat […]
CAF has chosen Angélique Kidjo and Oualass to embody the continent’s artistic soul at the CAF Awards 2025, a ceremony that will celebrate the best of African football on November 19 in Rabat. The Confederation of African Football has revealed the identities of the hosts who will emcee the CAF Awards 2025, scheduled for November […]
Après l’échec en barrages face à la RD Congo, le président nigérian Bola Tinubu exhorte la sélection à se remobiliser pour retrouver son rang lors de la prochaine Coupe d’Afrique des Nations. Le président nigérian, Bola Tinubu, a salué les efforts consentis par les Super Eagles dans leur quête de qualification pour la Coupe du […]
Nigeria coach Éric Chelle denounced “suspicious” practices by the Congolese staff after the Super Eagles were eliminated on penalties in the final of the 2026 World Cup playoffs. Nigeria coach Éric Chelle accused the Democratic Republic of the Congo of resorting to “voodoo magic” during the penalty shootout that separated the two nations on Sunday […]
The Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, says Nigeria has what it takes to secure qualification for the World Cup, on the eve of a decisive clash against DR Congo. Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen once again stressed the importance for the Super Eagles of clinching their ticket to the 2026 World Cup, reports Daily Post. Defeated during […]
Nigeria and DR Congo face off on Sunday in Rabat in the final of the African play-offs for the 2026 World Cup. A high-stakes duel whose winner will advance to the intercontinental play-offs, the final step before a possible World Cup qualification. Nigeria will meet the Democratic Republic of the Congo again on Sunday in […]
Dominated by the Falconets, already crowned before the match, the young Beninese concluded the UFOA-B U20 Women’s Cup 2025 with a fourth defeat in as many games. Benin’s campaign at the UFOA-B U20 Women’s Cup 2025 ended this Wednesday, November 12, in Adjohoun with another disappointment. Facing Nigeria, already crowned champions before kick-off, the U20 […]
On the eve of their playoff against Gabon, Nigeria’s Super Eagles are threatening to boycott the match to protest the non-payment of their bonuses. Tensions are rising within the Nigerian squad on the eve of the 2026 World Cup playoff against Gabon. The Super Eagles are threatening not to play the match if their financial […]
The Super Eagles have halted their preparations in Morocco, refusing to train to protest the non-payment of their bonuses for two years, as Nigeria face Gabon next Thursday in the 2026 World Cup play-offs. Nigeria’s Super Eagles’ preparation for the 2026 World Cup play-offs was disrupted on Tuesday by a player protest. According to SCORENigeria, […]
Nigeria’s Falconets won the UFOA B U20 Women’s Cup after their crushing victory over Ghana (3-0) on Tuesday in Benin. Nigeria’s Falconets were crowned champions of the UFOA B U20 women’s tournament after their comprehensive 3-0 win over Ghana on Tuesday in Adjohoun. Dominant from start to finish, the Nigerians quickly took the lead thanks […]
On the eve of the playoff for the 2026 World Cup, Austin “Jay Jay” Okocha sounded the alarm. The former captain of the Super Eagles laments the loss of the “fear factor” that once made Nigeria strong, now seen as vulnerable even at home. A living legend of African football, Austin “Jay Jay” Okocha was […]
Blending tradition and modernity, the CAF unveiled “ITRI”, the official ball of AFCON 2025, inspired by Moroccan craftsmanship and a symbol of African unity. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) presented on Monday the official ball of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, named ITRI. Inspired by zellige, a traditional Moroccan art form centuries old, […]
Nigerian football legend Austin Jay-Jay Okocha has expressed optimism about Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. A few days before the decisive playoff against Gabon, the former captain of the Super Eagles believes that nothing is lost yet for Éric Chelle’s side. Nigeria will face the Panthers this Thursday at the Prince […]
With just days to go until the Nigeria vs Gabon showdown, part of the African playoffs for the 2026 World Cup, Benin’s coach, Gernot Rohr, voiced his support for the Super Eagles, convinced they have what it takes to clinch qualification. Ahead of the African playoffs for the 2026 World Cup, the former Super Eagles […]
