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Inter's Acerbi leaves Italy camp after racist abuse claims

AFP · 1 month ago

Francesco Acerbi on Monday left Italy's training camp ahead of two friendlies in the United States after reports he will be investigated for alleged racial abuse of Napoli defender Juan Jesus.

Italian FA probe Roma after pair sacked over intimate video

AFP · 1 month ago

The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) said Friday an investigation has been opened after two employees of Serie A side Roma were sacked after an intimate video of them was shared by an under-19 team player.

AC Milan under the microscope as sale to RedBird probed

AFP · 2 months ago

AC Milan are the latest Serie A football club to fall under the microscope of Italy's investigative authorities after raids on their headquarters as part of a probe into their 2022 sale to American investment fund RedBird.

Nigeria search for Peseiro replacement ahead of World Cup qualifiers

AFP · 2 months ago

Nigeria football bosses on Friday announced that applications were open for the job of national head coach to replace Jose Peseiro ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers.

Portuguese Peseiro quits as Nigeria coach

AFP · 2 months ago

Jose Peseiro announced his decision to step down as coach of Nigeria on Friday after leading the country to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations last month.

Much-maligned Peseiro defies critics with Nigeria at AFCON

AFP · 3 months ago

Nigeria's run to this Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final against hosts Ivory Coast is a personal triumph for coach Jose Peseiro, the veteran from Portugal who had been the subject of stinging criticism in the run-up to the tournament.

CAF president Motsepe refuses to confirm dates for 2025 AFCON

AFP · 3 months ago

Confederation of African Football President Patrice Motsepe on Friday refused to confirm the dates of the next Africa Cup of Nations, due to take place in 2025.

From England youth to AFCON star: Lookman plays leading role for Nigeria

AFP · 3 months ago

Ademola Lookman has stolen the limelight from star man Victor Osimhen on Nigeria's run to the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals, with the former England youth international scoring all their goals so far in the knockout stage.

Saudi football chief brands Mancini penalty walkout 'unacceptable'

AFP · 3 months ago

The president of Saudi Arabian football said Roberto Mancini's disappearing act before the end of the penalty shootout in the team's Asian Cup exit was "completely unacceptable".

Still alive - Ivory Coast's roller-coaster AFCON ride goes on

AFP · 3 months ago

Seemingly dead, buried and completely humiliated just a few days ago, Ivory Coast's Africa Cup of Nations dream somehow remains alive and there is suddenly a sense of optimism after the Elephants beat reigning champions Senegal to reach the quarter-finals.

Ivorians eager to seize chance against Senegal after AFCON 'resurrection'

AFP · 3 months ago

Ivory Coast interim coach Emerse Fae said his team had "an obligation to give everything"

Song and Cameroon aim to get better of Nigeria again at AFCON

AFP · 3 months ago

There can be few more evocative fixtures at an Africa Cup of Nations than a meeting between Nigeria and Cameroon, and this Saturday's last-16 encounter in Ivory Coast will surely bring back plenty of memories for Indomitable Lions coach Rigobert Song in particular.