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Brazil club president denounces silence on Robinho, Alves rape convictions
AFP · 2 months ago
Palmeiras president Leila Pereira, the first woman at the head of the Brazilian club, lashed out at the football world Thursday for its silence on the rape convictions of stars Robinho and Dani Alves.
Australia step closer to 2026 World Cup with Lebanon win
AFP · 2 months ago
Australia's Scottish connection helped them to a 2-0 victory over a determined Lebanon on Thursday to take a step closer to the 2026 World Cup.
Robinho awaits fate on serving nine-year rape sentence in Brazil
AFP · 2 months ago
Brazil's justice system on Wednesday will decide whether former Manchester City and Real Madrid striker Robinho will serve his nine-year rape sentence, handed down by an Italian court, in the South American country.
Stunning Young Africans book CAF Champions League last-eight slot
AFP · 3 months ago
Tanzanian club Young Africans made a stunning entry to the CAF Champions League quarter-finals for the first time on Saturday by hammering Chabab Belouizdad of Algeria 4-0 in Dar es Salaam.
Japan women's captain condemns Asian football chiefs over venue switch
AFP · 3 months ago
Japan women's captain Saki Kumagai has criticised Asian football officials after the away leg of their tie against North Korea for a spot at the Paris Olympics was moved to Saudi Arabia days before the game.
Footballers' union FIFPRO says AFC Champions League 'unsustainable'
AFP · 3 months ago
The current Asian Champions League is "unsustainable", the global footballers' union FIFPRO said in a report Monday, accusing the regional governing body of failing to listen to players and clubs.
Drama-filled Asian Cup fuels 2026 World Cup hopes
AFP · 3 months ago
An Asian Cup that will be remembered for shocks and dramatic finishes has showcased the region's strength in depth and raised hopes its teams could reach new heights at the 2026 World Cup.
Morocco stick with Regragui in spite of AFCON 'failure'
AFP · 3 months ago
Walid Regragui will continue as Morocco coach in spite of their Africa Cup of Nations failure, the national football federation said in a statement on Monday.
South Africa shock Morocco after Hakimi penalty miss, Mali through
AFP · 4 months ago
Morocco became the latest giants to be toppled at a shock-filled Africa Cup of Nations when they fell 2-0 to South Africa on Tuesday, while Mali also booked a quarter-finals place.
Sinayoko scores as Mali set up AFCON clash with Ivory Coast
AFP · 4 months ago
Lassine Sinayoko scored his third goal at the Africa Cup of Nations as Mali reached the quarter-finals for the first time since 2013 by defeating Burkina Faso 2-1 on Monday.
Senegal's Diatta labels African football body 'corrupt' after AFCON exit
AFP · 4 months ago
Senegal winger Krepin Diatta may face disciplinary action after accusing the Confederation of African Football (CAF) of being "corrupt"
DR Congo through to AFCON last 16 as Tanzania go out
AFP · 4 months ago
The Democratic Republic of Congo secured a spot in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday thanks to a 0-0 draw with Tanzania, a result which sealed the Taifa Stars'
Tunisia eliminated from AFCON after draw with South Africa
AFP · 4 months ago
Tunisia, ranked third in Africa, meekly bowed out of the Cup of Nations after drawing 0-0 with South Africa in a poor final round Group E match in Korhogo on Wednesday.
Tanzanian hopes of historic AFCON victory dashed by 10-man Zambia
AFP · 4 months ago
Tanzania had hopes of a first Africa Cup of Nations win after 44 years dashed when 10-man Zambia snatched a late 1-1 Group F draw in San-Pedro on Sunday.
Salah ruled out of two AFCON games as Senegal, Cape Verde reach last 16
AFP · 4 months ago
Record seven-time champions Egypt were dealt a major blow on Friday as captain Mohamed Salah was ruled out of two Africa Cup of Nations games with a hamstring injury, while holders Senegal and Cape Verde qualified for the last 16.
Tanzania coach banned for eight matches after insulting Morocco
AFP · 4 months ago
Tanzania coach Adel Amrouche has been banned for eight matches after making insulting remarks about Morocco, a Confederation of African Football (CAF) official told AFP on Friday.
Hotto shocks Tunisia with historic late winner for Namibia
AFP · 4 months ago
Deon Hotto scored on 88 minutes to give minnows Namibia a shock 1-0 win over former champions Tunisia on Tuesday in Korhogo as Group E kicked off in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Senegal enjoy winning start to AFCON defence, Cameroon and Algeria held
AFP · 4 months ago
Lamine Camara scored a stunning brace as Senegal began their defence of the Africa Cup of Nations title with a 3-0 win over Gambia on Monday, but fellow heavyweights Algeria and Cameroon were both held in their opening matches.
CAF boss Motsepe confident AFCON will avoid 'painful experience' of Cameroon
AFP · 4 months ago
African football chief Patrice Motsepe insisted Friday he is confident this year's Cup of Nations will not see any repeat of the kind of tragedy that marred the last tournament in Cameroon in 2022.
Brazil confirm Dorival Junior as new coach
AFP · 4 months ago
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed Wednesday former Sao Paulo boss Dorival Junior has been named coach of the Brazilian men's national team, taking over the five-time world champions after a string of poor results.