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Morocco stick with Regragui in spite of AFCON 'failure'
AFP · 2 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 · 2 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 · 2 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 · 2 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 · 3 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 · 3 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 · 3 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 · 3 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 · 3 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 · 3 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 · 3 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 · 3 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.
Africa Cup of Nations organisers confident no repeat of Cameroon tragedy
AFP · 4 months ago
All is on track for African football's biennial showpiece, the Africa Cup of Nations, according to organisers in the Ivory Coast who are confident their security measures will prevent a repeat of the tragedy that overshadowed the 2022 edition in Cameroon.
Nigeria's Osimhen named African player of the year
AFP · 4 months ago
Napoli's Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen was named men's African player of the year on Monday during a ceremony organised by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in Marrakesh, Morocco.
Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania named joint hosts of 2027 AFCON
AFP · 7 months ago
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, while Morocco will stage the 2025 edition, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced on Wednesday.
Details of slimmed-down African Football League revealed
AFP · 7 months ago
The first edition of the African Football League -- launched as the CAF Africa Super League before undergoing a name change -- will be very different from what was originally planned.
CAF boss Motsepe intervenes in South Africa women's team dispute
AFP · 9 months ago
Africa football boss Patrice Motsepe has intervened to resolve a dispute between the South African women's 2023 World Cup squad and the national association, a source told AFP on Tuesday.
Africa Cup of Nations qualifying: Five talking points
AFP · 10 months ago
Five-time champions Cameroon will be among 16 teams chasing nine finals places in the last round of 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying during September.
Defender Abdelmonem the hero as Ahly conquer Africa again
AFP · 10 months ago
Defender Mohamed Abdelmonem equalised on the night as Al Ahly of Egypt drew 1-1 at Wydad Casablanca of Morocco on Sunday to win the CAF Champions League for a record-extending 11th time.
CAF Champions League: Five facts and figures
AFP · 10 months ago
CAF Champions League facts and figures before second leg of final between Wydad Casablanca of Morocco and Al Ahly of Egypt at the Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca on Sunday: Second best Wydad coach Sven Vandenbroeck was on the ball when he said before the first leg of the final that playing at home in the second leg could be an "advantage".
