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Gianni Infantino has firmly denounced the excesses involving Senegalese players and staff members, calling on CAF to impose exemplary sanctions to preserve the spirit and values of football. FIFA president Gianni Infantino reacted strongly to the incidents that occurred during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, involving certain Senegalese players and members of the […]
Jorge Jesus acknowledges Cristiano Ronaldo’s difficulties with set pieces and calls on Al-Nassr to better capitalize on his strengths in this area after a hard-fought win over Al-Shabab. Al-Nassr’s coach, Jorge Jesus, has acknowledged that his team must improve on set pieces, noting that Cristiano Ronaldo is going through a difficult spell in this area. […]
The failed Panenka by the Moroccan forward, Brahim Diaz, at the very end of the AFCON 2025 final against Senegal continues to draw reactions from the African football world, with several former stars pointing to a decisive misjudgment in a key moment. The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, won by Senegal over Morocco (1-0 […]
Winners of the tournament after their victory over Morocco, the Teranga Lions walk away with 10 million dollars, a historic prize announced by the Confederation of African Football. Financial prizes awarded to the best teams of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations have been officially announced by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Crowned Africa […]
On the eve of the 2025 AFCON final between Senegal and Morocco in Rabat, the Lions of Teranga have appealed to CAF to denounce conditions they deem unfair, notably regarding training venues and ticket allocation. Senegal officially conveyed several grievances to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on the eve of the Africa Cup of […]
Suspended for unsporting behavior after the semi-final against Senegal, Marwan Attia and Salah Mohsen will miss the third-place match, a blow for the Pharaohs ahead of facing the Super Eagles of Nigeria this Saturday in the AFCON 2025 third-place playoff. Egypt will have to do without Marwan Attia and Salah Mohsen for the placement match […]
Formidable in the Clasicos, FC Barcelona winger Raphinha has matched Cristiano Ronaldo’s tally of victories against Real Madrid, confirming his decisive influence in big matches. The FC Barcelona winger, Raphinha, shone again against Real Madrid by equalling a symbolic record of Cristiano Ronaldo, following Barça’s victory in the last Clasico. The former Portuguese forward, an […]
After the elimination in the semi-final against Morocco, Nigerian defender Calvin Bassey promises that the Super Eagles will fight to the end to clinch third place against Egypt. Calvin Bassey has revisited the Super Eagles’ elimination in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against the Atlas Lions of Morocco, while stating that Nigeria will […]
Determined to finish the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on a positive note after their semifinal defeat, Egypt approaches the third-place match against Nigeria with the clear ambition of stepping onto the podium, said their coach Hossam Hassan on Friday in a pre-match press conference. Egypt’s coach, Hossam Hassan, displayed his players’ determination to go […]
Struck by a hamstring injury during Benin’s match against Egypt in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Beninese forward Tosin Aiyegun of FC Lorient will be unavailable for three to four weeks, a setback confirmed by his coach Olivier Pantaloni. Setback for Tosin Aiyegun. The Beninese international forward for FC Lorient will have to observe […]
Ghana’s former football icon, Asamoah Gyan, has stressed the crucial importance of the Africa Cup of Nations for African players, while calling for a rethink of its schedule, perceived as penalizing for European clubs. As a Ghanaian football icon, Asamoah Gyan did not miss the chance to remind people of the symbolic and sporting weight […]
Despite a tightening of immigration restrictions affecting nearly 40 countries, the U.S. authorities and FIFA say that football fans will still be able to obtain tourist visas to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The U.S. government has assured that the recent visa restrictions will not impact supporters’ tourist visas who wish to attend major […]
The former Real Madrid coach, Zinedine Zidane, believes that a coach cannot achieve lasting success at Real Madrid without the full buy-in of his dressing room, a barely veiled reference to Xabi Alonso’s shortened spell. The former Real Madrid coach, Zinedine Zidane, offered a candid reflection on the keys to success for a top-level coach, […]
Targeted by strong criticism after the Morocco–Nigeria semi-final, the Ghanaian referee, Daniel Nii Laryea, stands by his decisions and says he won’t let the controversy affect him. The Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Laryea displayed total calm in the face of the criticisms aimed at his performance after Nigeria were eliminated by Morocco on penalties (0-0, […]
Promoted to the Madrid bench after Xabi Alonso’s departure, Álvaro Arbeloa took on full responsibility for Real Madrid’s premature exit from the Copa del Rey, beaten 3-2 by Albacete, a second-division side. Real Madrid’s coach, Álvaro Arbeloa, fully took responsibility for the Merengues’ surprise elimination against Albacete, a second-division side, on Wednesday night in the […]
Eliminated in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semifinal on penalties by Morocco, Victor Osimhen strongly criticized the performance of the Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Laryea, while praising the courage and commitment of the Super Eagles. The Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, didn’t mince his words about Daniel Nii Laryea’s officiating during the Africa Cup […]
Having been freed from his duties as a coach since his departure from Liverpool, Jürgen Klopp would seriously consider the possibility of taking on a new prestigious challenge by joining Real Madrid as early as next summer. The former Liverpool manager, Jürgen Klopp, could spring a surprise by making his big return to the dugout, […]
The draw for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, held this Thursday in Rabat, drew up balanced and promising groups, with several high-profile matchups from the group stage. The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations officially took shape this Thursday in Rabat, following the draw organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). In […]
Convinced that the Super Eagles still have one last chance to make an impact, Odion Ighalo believes that the third-place match against the Pharaohs is the ideal opportunity for Nigeria to redeem itself and finish AFCON on a positive note. Odion Ighalo, former Nigerian international who notably played for Manchester United, expressed confidence about the […]
After the elimination of the Super Eagles in the semifinal against Morocco, Nigeria’s head coach Eric Chelle refused to look beyond the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, stating he would stay fully focused on the third-place match against Egypt. The Super Eagles’ coach, Eric Chelle, has kept the speculation about his future at the helm […]
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 Cup of Nations top scorers. The Real Madrid player has five goals, which puts him […]
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 Samuel Eto’o following the incidents that occurred during the CAN 2025 quarter-final between Morocco and […]
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 match. “From the start, we understood that we had to be patient until the end. […]
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. Nigeria’s official starting XI: Nwabali; Bruno, Bassey, Ajayi, Osayi-Samuel; Ndidi, Onyeka, Iwobi; Lookman, Osimhen, Akor […]
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. The Teranga Lions booked their place for the final after their victory over Egypt this […]
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 — KOULIBALY — NIAKHATE — DIOUF — I. GUEYE — P. GUEYE — DIARRA — NDIAYE […]
The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 semifinal between Senegal and Egypt, scheduled for this Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at the Ibn-Batouta Stadium in Tangier, is shaping up to be one of the high points of recent African football. Beyond a mere place in the final, this duel rekindles an intense rivalry nourished by the 2021 […]
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 its decisive phase this Wednesday, January 14, with two high-level semi-finals scheduled in Rabat. The […]
Victorious at the Buffles FC of Parakou’s home ground, AS SOBEMAP takes the top spot in the standings after an intense 13th day, marred by the premature stoppage of the Dadjè–Hodio match. The 13th matchday of Benin’s Ligue 1 delivered its verdict on Tuesday, with surprises and notable incidents. Headlining, AS SOBEMAP made a big […]
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 the eve of the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against Nigeria, the Morocco coach stressed […]
