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Several matches are on the schedule this weekend across African pitches, counting for the CAF Confederation Cup’s 5th matchday. It’s decision time. As the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup enters its decisive phase, the fifth matchday this weekend promises to be explosive. Several marquee fixtures, from Tanzania to South Africa, via Egypt, will […]

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 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup continues with the third round of the African qualifiers, whose […]

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 fewer than 605 applicants, mostly Europeans, expressed interest in coaching the Panthers. This exceptional turnout […]

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 Morocco to fine-tune the final adjustments and acclimate, the U20 Amazons defeated Wydad Casablanca on […]

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 heels of Al-Hilal’s victory over Mamelodi Sundowns, the continental competition continues with three fixtures with […]

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 the future of its head coach. Crowned with the continental title won at the 2025 […]

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 bodies, the arguments put forward by the Moroccan side were not deemed admissible. No irregularity […]

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) has made public the disciplinary sanctions resulting from the incidents that occurred during the final […]

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 second vice-president, Kurt Okraku, firmly rejected any accusation of manipulation aimed at favoring Morocco, the […]

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 certain behaviors observed during matches involving Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, notably […]

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 Disciplinary Jury of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), the day after the incidents […]

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 the match, while CAF was expected to render its decision this Tuesday. The 1-0 overtime […]

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 in the UFOA B four-nations tournament as part of their preparation for the 2026 Women’s […]

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 assuré Makhtar Diop, ancien responsable de la CAF. A l’instar de la planète foot, le […]

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 to fuel the debates, far from purely sporting considerations. While Senegal added another line to […]

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 controversy that was thought to be relegated to anecdotes resurfaced. During the CAF Confederation Cup […]

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 that shaped his exploits in Ghana’s kit and fed his exceptional longevity at the highest […]

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 Diomaye Faye drew strong reaction on social media by celebrating Senegal’s victory at the Africa […]

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 2025 after their defeat to Egypt (3-1), the Benin Cheetahs leave the competition with a […]

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. The day after a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final marked by incidents at the […]

Very criticized after his outburst during the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Pape Thiaw has finally broken his silence. On social media, the Senegal coach justified his behavior during the clash against Morocco (1-0) and apologized to the football world. Highly anticipated after the tense scenes that marked the final of the […]

Back on the continental scene, the Beninese national team suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of the Atlas Lions (28-52) on Wednesday, in their opening match of the tournament. The wake-up call was brutal for the Handball Cheetahs. For their big return to the Africa Cup of Nations, the Beninese were ruthlessly dominated by […]

The CAF disciplinary panel handed down suspensions and hefty fines to the Algerian national team and its federation following the incidents that occurred after the match against Nigeria in Marrakech. The Confederation of African Football struck hard. Gathered to decide on the incidents that marred the match between Algeria and Nigeria, played on 10 January […]

While praising the tournament’s exemplary organization in Morocco, the French legend, Thierry Henry, regretted the incidents in the final and felt that the refereeing was not up to the level of the spectacle. The Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry, spoke about the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, which ended on Sunday, delivering an analysis that was […]

The former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, is demanding explanations from the Moroccan Football Federation after the incidents involving ball boys during Morocco’s matches. Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has called on the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to seek explanations from the Royal Moroccan Football Federation after the so-called “towels” controversy that occurred during […]

On the day after the continental crown against Morocco, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye celebrated the Teranga Lions by announcing a wave of financial and land rewards for the entire Senegalese delegation. Dakar didn’t sleep. After Senegal’s historic victory over Morocco in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, the capital awoke to the rhythm of […]

Impressionné par son leadership et son rôle décisif dans le sacre du Sénégal à la CAN 2025, Samuel Eto’o estime que Sadio Mané mérite de remporter le trophée de Footballeur africain de l’année. L’ancien buteur camerounais Samuel Eto’o a estimé que Sadio Mané méritait de décrocher le trophée de Footballeur africain de l’année, au regard […]

The former captain of the Super Eagles, Sunday Oliseh, believes that the public altercation between Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman fractured the unit of the group and weighed heavily in Nigeria’s elimination at the hands of Morocco. Nigeria’s elimination on the brink of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final continues to generate a lot […]