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As the summer transfer window approaches, Real Madrid is weighing a major reshuffle of its squad to generate several hundred million euros. Among the players potentially leaving is Brahim Díaz. As the season enters its final stretch, Real Madrid is already preparing for the future. The Madrid leadership is considering a major restructuring of its […]
After Walid Regragui’s departure, rumors were circulating about the arrival of Andrés Iniesta as Morocco’s technical director, but transfer expert Fabrizio Romano says no deal has been signed yet. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has taken steps to clarify the rumors surrounding a possible arrival of Barcelona legend Andrés Iniesta to the Moroccan national team. This […]
With a hat-trick from Romaine Gandonou, Benin comfortably disposed of Egypt (4-0) this Friday in Lomé as part of the return leg of the third qualifying round for the 2026 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The Amazones will face DR Congo or Ivory Coast in the final round. The young Amazones of Benin struck again! This […]
Scheduled to start at 3 p.m. (GMT), the Benin – Egypt match counting toward the return leg of the third qualifying round for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup was delayed by an hour due to… bees that invaded Lomé’s Kégué Stadium. Having won 1-0 in the first leg, Benin faces Egypt this Friday […]
Following the incidents that occurred during the CAN 2025 final, the CAF announces a tightening of its regulations to prevent any further outbursts and to strengthen its disciplinary arsenal. The CAN 2025 final, held in Morocco, did not just crown a champion. It also highlighted the disciplinary flaws of African football. The violence in the […]
Having a tough season with Liverpool, Mohamed Salah has seen his output drop drastically, to the point of drawing harsh criticism from former defender Frank Leboeuf. Frank Leboeuf did not mince words about Mohamed Salah. The former Chelsea defender believes that the Egyptian winger is going through a worrying period and questions his current level. […]
On the eve of the final day of the group stage, Egyptian Mahmoud Hassan ‘Trézéguet’ tops the CAF Champions League’s top scorers standings, under direct threat from his pursuers. On the eve of the sixth and final day of the CAF Champions League group stage, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, the race for the Golden […]
The Young Amazons of Benin clinched a precious victory (1-0) in Egypt and take a solid lead ahead of the return leg of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. Mission accomplished for Benin’s Young Amazons. This Friday, February 6, 2026, in Cairo, the Benin U-20 women’s team secured a crucial 1-0 victory against Egypt, […]
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 […]
Having assessed the disciplinary decisions as ‘disproportionate’ following the incidents at AFCON 2025, the FRMF announced its intention to officially challenge the sanctions imposed by the Confederation of African Football. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) officially decided to challenge the sanctions imposed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following the incidents that occurred […]
Wayne Rooney believes that Mohamed Salah is nearing the end of his cycle at Liverpool, convinced that the Egyptian forward has already passed the peak of his career. The former England international Wayne Rooney believes that Mohamed Salah is approaching the end of his cycle at Liverpool and that the end of the Egyptian forward’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, has urged Mohamed Salah to consider a move to the Saudi Pro League during the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Filmed while urinating in a stadium during the Africa Cup of Nations, Raouf Belkacemi was handed a custodial prison sentence, a case that underscores the strict limits governing behavior in sports venues.
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has announced its intention to initiate legal proceedings with continental and international bodies following the events that marked the final against Senegal. The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final continues to make waves. In an official statement, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) said it would take the matter before […]
Reeling from his missed penalty in the AFCON 2025 final against Senegal, Brahim Diaz delivered a poignant message, owning up to his responsibility and promising to bounce back to make Morocco proud. With a heavy heart, Brahim Díaz spoke up the day after the final loss of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 against Senegal. […]
The Confederation of African Football (« CAF ») condemns the unacceptable behavior of certain players and officials during the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations between Morocco and Senegal in Rabat on Sunday evening. The match was delayed by nearly 20 minutes due to disturbances in the stands, when some Senegalese supporters attempted […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
