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Former AFCON champions Ghana bow out as minnows Comoros qualify
AFP · 5 months ago
Leicester City striker Jordan Ayew scored for Ghana in a 1-1 draw with Angola on Friday, but could not prevent the four-time champions becoming the biggest casualties of 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.
Nigeria boycott AFCON qualifier in Libya after 'inhumane treatment'
AFP · 6 months ago
The Nigeria Football Federation said it will fly the national team back home Monday after alleged "inhumane treatment" in Libya ahead of a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
Top Africa football boss facing Swiss probe over payments
AFP · 6 months ago
A top figure in African football's governing body is under investigation in Switzerland on suspicion of criminal mismanagement of funds, but insisted Thursday the bank transfers in question were "legitimate".
Shirt row club from Algeria back in CAF Confederation Cup
AFP · 9 months ago
Algerian club USMA, who were kicked out of the 2024 CAF Confederation Cup in a storm over a map of Morocco,, return to the competition next season.
CAF announce new dates for 2025 AFCON in Morocco
AFP · 10 months ago
The next Africa Cup of Nations will be played in Morocco from December 21 2025 to January 18 2026, Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe said on Friday.
Johannesburg to host 2025 AFCON qualifying draw
AFP · 10 months ago
Johannesburg will host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying draw on July 4, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced on Thursday.
CAF Confederation Cup final set for Morocco amid drama
AFP · 11 months ago
Moroccan club Renaissance Berkane are due to host Egyptian outfit Zamalek on Sunday in the CAF Confederation Cup final first leg against a background of off-field drama.
Morocco, Algeria dispute over shirts leads to second cancellation
AFP · 11 months ago
For the second straight week, an African Confederation Cup match between Renaissance Berkane and Algerian side USM Alger was cancelled in a dispute over a map on the Moroccan team's shirts.
Morocco stick with Regragui in spite of AFCON 'failure'
AFP · 1 year 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 · 1 year 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 · 1 year 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 · 1 year ago
Senegal winger Krepin Diatta may face disciplinary action after accusing the Confederation of African Football (CAF) of being "corrupt" following the reigning champions' exit from the Africa Cup of Nations on penalties to hosts Ivory Coast on Monday.
DR Congo through to AFCON last 16 as Tanzania go out
AFP · 1 year 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' elimination from the competition.
Tunisia eliminated from AFCON after draw with South Africa
AFP · 1 year 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 · 1 year 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 · 1 year 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 · 1 year 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 · 1 year 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 · 1 year 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 · 1 year 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.
