The 37-year-old striker announced his retirement from international duty following a television interview where he alleged he was smeared and humiliated despite playing through injury at the Africa Cup of Nations.
The Confederation of African Football is closely monitoring stadium, training, and medical facilities across Kenya, demanding at least 80% completion progress ahead of the country's role as host for the 2027 tournament.
Google reported that the World Cup and the Super Eagles' Africa Cup of Nations heartbreak were among the most dominant search queries, with "Nigeria vs Morocco" being a significant individual search term in 2026.
Malawi achieved a major upset in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, defeating Ghana 2-1 to secure a spot in the semi-finals and qualify for the 2027 Women’s World Cup.
Morocco and Algeria have made history by becoming the first African nations to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil, securing their berths after winning their respective quarter-final matches in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Nigeria's dominance in the WAFCON also faces a test against Cameroon with a World Cup ticket at stake.
The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations has commenced. The article also briefly mentions the Sudanese army breaking the siege of El Obeid and Chad conducting its first national census in nearly two decades.
A preview of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2026 highlights the Super Falcons' pursuit of a historic 11th title, with a record prize fund and World Cup qualification at stake.
Morocco's Atlas Lionesses, two-time runners-up in 2022 and 2024, are set to kick off their TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign on July 26 against Kenya. Backed by home support, the team aims to break their final barrier and win the title.
Veteran coach Claude Le Roy, 78, has been appointed as the new head coach of the Republic of Congo's national football team, tasked with leading them to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
Ghana's U-17 Africa Cup of Nations campaign has concluded, as a drawing of lots denied the Black Starlets a quarter-final berth, leading them to face Uganda in a World Cup play-off.
Despite qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, Ghana and Cape Verde will not be among the top seeds for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying draw. The draw is scheduled to take place in Cairo on Tuesday.
Prosecutors in Morocco have requested prison sentences of up to two years for each of 18 Senegalese supporters involved in incidents during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Kenyan official Mvurya hosted the new Confederation of African Football (CAF) boss and unveiled the roadmap for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 tournament.
During his visit to Morocco, Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe lauded the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as the most successful edition in the tournament's history and announced new CAF reforms.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has announced it will decide the fate of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following a dispute between Senegal and Morocco.
Patrice Motsepe, president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), is expected in Dakar for meetings with Senegalese officials to address lingering tensions surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
A record ten African nations have qualified to compete in the upcoming World Cup tournament. Among the qualifiers are Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Ghana, and Africa Cup of Nations finalists Morocco and Senegal.
Senegal celebrated their Africa Cup of Nations triumph at a friendly match in Stade de France, despite being controversially stripped of the title in favor of Morocco, with the dispute ongoing. Meanwhile, Norway's Kripos is pushing for an agreement with Morocco to target criminal masterminds, expressing impatience over the slow progress.
Morocco has reiterated its commitment to host the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in 2026, following the postponement of the tournament originally scheduled for March 17 to April 7.
French coach Claude Le Roy has clarified his earlier criticism of CAF's decision to award the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to Morocco, now stating his comments were misunderstood and that Morocco 'deserved the title'.
Senegal's team jersey will display only one star instead of two at the World Cup this summer, but it has nothing to do with the country being stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title.
Guinea is demanding to be awarded the 1976 Africa Cup of Nations title, which they lost to Morocco, following a recent CAF decision to award this year's title to Morocco on paper, despite Senegal winning against Morocco.
Augustin Senghor, a member of the CAF executive committee, has strongly denounced the decision to strip Senegal of the rights to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) title, calling it 'unacceptable' and 'abject'.
The Senegalese government has called for an independent international investigation into the Confederation of African Football, alleging corruption after Morocco was awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title.
Marrakech – Kaspersky partnered with INTERPOL to protect the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) from a range of digital threats targeting the tournament, its spectators, and Morocco as the host…
Former Mamelodi Sundowns manager Pitso Mosimane has been named the new head coach of the South African national football team. His appointment comes just ahead of the squad's upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches.
Sports commentators discuss Zimbabwe's performance in the Africa Cup of Nations and outline expectations and challenges ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Google search trends in Nigeria for the first seven months of 2026 reveal that the FIFA World Cup, the Super Eagles' Africa Cup of Nations heartbreak, and other trending topics were most searched.
Malawi secured their first-ever spot in the Women's World Cup by defeating Ghana 2-1 in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final, continuing their impressive debut run.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) abandoned a deal worth over $1 billion in secured income after changing the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) to a four-year cycle. The organization has not had a long-term financial agreement since 2019.
The defending champions, Nigeria's Super Falcons, arrived in Rabat, Morocco, for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, showcasing elegant green-and-white Adire gowns and matching headwraps.
The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, which begins today, will also serve as a qualifying tournament for next year’s World Cup, with the four semifinalists earning automatic berths.
The Super Falcons have commenced preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, with nine players already arriving at the team’s training camp in Casablanca.
East African nations are examining the success of the North American 'United 2026' bid, which leveraged world-class infrastructure, as they prepare for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) bid.
The Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) has been withdrawn from Senegal, leading to a meeting at the Presidential Palace where Diomaye Faye offered support to the football federation.
The full qualifying draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has been released, setting up matchups such as Ghana against Ivory Coast and Nigeria facing Madagascar, Tanzania, and Guinea-Bissau. Teams will now compete for a spot in the prestigious tournament.
Ghana has been officially awarded the hosting rights for the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in 2027, coinciding with the country's 70th year of independence.
A court in Rabat has again postponed hearings for 18 Senegalese supporters convicted after violent incidents during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.
The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) visited Senegal and Morocco following the controversial decision to strip Senegal of its Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title and award it to Morocco.
A controversy following the Africa Cup of Nations has led to a public debate on identity politics, highlighted by Osasu Obayiuwana's response to an article by Samir Bennis.
Members of Parliament from Uganda's National Resistance Movement (NRM) are supporting an 84 trillion Shillings budget, with a particular emphasis on prioritizing funding for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Senegal has intensified its legal efforts in the dispute over the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final with an appeal to the CAS, as George Weah defends Senegal and the tension surrounding the CAF decision increasingly spills onto the political stage.
Senegal midfielder Idrissa Gueye stated he was ready to "hand back the medals" to Morocco if it would ease tensions between the two countries, despite believing his team deserved to be Africa Cup of Nations champions.
Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has described representing Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as the proudest moment of his playing career, calling the tournament a vibrant…
Kenya faces the risk of losing its rights to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) if it fails to pay a US$30 million (Sh3.9 billion) fee within the next 12 days.
The Senegalese government has called for an investigation into alleged corruption within the Confederation of African Football (CAF), following the decision to award the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations to Morocco.
Eighteen Senegalese football fans are facing prison terms ranging from three to 12 months after a court in Morocco on Friday found them guilty of hooliganism during the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat.
Head coach Walid Regragui publicly defended his team's showing in the Africa Cup of Nations final, asserting that Morocco deserved to be crowned champions. His comments address the outcome of the tournament and aim to rally support for the national squad.
Despite failing to secure automatic qualification at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie remains hopeful that Nigeria can still qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon, and Malawi have all secured their spots in the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil. Their qualification comes after reaching the semi-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco will serve as the primary qualifier for African teams seeking to secure their spots at the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil.
The full schedule, results, and group standings for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2026 have been released, detailing the upcoming football tournament.
The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) has commenced in Morocco, with tournament favorites Nigeria's Super Falcons aiming for a World Cup qualification slot and the record two-million-dollar first prize.
The World Cup group stage is wrapping up, with several teams, including England and Portugal, securing their spots in the round of 32. Other nations like Croatia, DR Congo, Austria, and Algeria are still vying for qualification as the final group matches are played.
King Mohammed VI of Morocco has pardoned Senegalese football fans who were jailed on hooliganism charges following the chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final. The fans had been convicted after incidents during the match.
Kenya's government is reportedly seeking an additional Sh11 billion to meet the deadline for preparations to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2027. The funds are crucial for infrastructure development and other logistical requirements.
Ghana's Black Starlets were held to a 2-2 draw by Algeria in their opening Group D match at the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, after surrendering a two-goal lead.
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has requested King Mohammed VI of Morocco to grant a royal pardon to Senegalese supporters imprisoned after violent incidents during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reportedly set a deadline for the joint bid from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania to organize the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
Today's match schedules and broadcast channels have been released, featuring strong clashes in both the Africa Cup of Nations and the English Premier League.
Discussions around the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final are reportedly causing political tension in Senegal, raising questions about the intersection of sports and national politics.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially confirmed the dates for the Africa Cup of Nations 2027, giving Nigeria's Super Eagles another opportunity to compete for a fourth continental title.
Kenya has remitted a significant Sh3.9 billion (approximately $26 million USD) in hosting rights fees to CAF for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has expressed concerns regarding Kenya's preparations to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), noting that none of the proposed venues in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania currently meet the required standards.
The Kenyan government plans to overhaul the Local Organizing Committee for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, intending to appoint new members primarily from the private sector.
Sports analyst Segun Odegbami has criticized the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for its 'bizarre, condemnable and unjustifiable' decision to strip Senegal of the rights to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, faulting the verdict and backing Senegal.
A rumor has been circulating online in recent days claiming Morocco left the pitch during the decisive 1976 Africa Cup of Nations match against Guinea and still ended up with the trophy.
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In tonight's edition, at least 200 people have been killed in a coltan mine collapse in the East of the DRC. Also, unhappy with the appointment of a woman as the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Nigerian Conservative Anglican bishop group announces the creation of its own body to lead the Anglican faith. And at just 12 days until kickoff, the Confederation of African Football postpones the Women's Africa Cup of Nations until the summer.