Africa Cup of Nations News

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets have officially commenced preparations for the 2026 WAFU B U-17 Boys Championship after opening a training camp in Abuja,...

Leeds United could add Lassine Sinayoko to their ranks this summer.Daniel Farke is keen to add attacking reinforcements in the transfer window, and...

Austria face Jordan and doubts arise about which city and stadium they play in, as well as their attendance, uniforms, referees, and the weather...

Carlos Queiroz has plenty to deal with as the Black Stars enter the fray against Panama looking to banish a long record of underachievementThat it...

Luca Zidane will suit up as Algeria's starting goalkeeper vs. Argentina in their 2026 World Cup debut, but he is using a distinctive mask. Why is...

Official: Tunisia appoint two-time AFCON winning coach to finish World Cup campaign. The post Official: Tunisia appoint two-time AFCON winning...

How does Senegal’s FIFA ranking frame its showdown with France at the 2026 World Cup? The Lions of Teranga arrive in form, but the numbers behind...

Ibrahim Sannie Daara says the Number 12 documentary fundamentally changed how Ghana was perceived across African football, with the country's...

Inspectors from the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Lakshmikanth Karunanithi and Eduard Captan, have expressed satisfaction with the...

Senegal will not be permitted to wear the star commemorating their Africa Cup of Nations triumph on their shirts during the 2026 FIFA World Cup...

Following a 5-1 humiliation at the hands of Sweden, Tunisia part ways with head coach Sabri Lamouchi. The French born coach replaced Sami Trabelsi...

Senegal are heading into this summer’s World Cup carrying both confidence and controversy after a year marked by dramatic victories, legal disputes...

Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw says his team has moved on from the Thiaw that followed January’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final and... The post...

Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has declared that the bitter fallout from the Africa Cup of Nations final is firmly in the past as the Lions of...

Marseille midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi has revealed that his long-term ambition was to represent Nigeria at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, admitting that...

The secretary general of the Senegalese Football Federation, Abdoulaye Sow, has maintained that Senegal still consider themselves Africa Cup of...

Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has called on his players to put the controversy surrounding their Africa Cup of Nations triumph behind them and...

The Tunisian Football Federation has moved quickly to appoint Mondher Kebaier as interim head coach following the dismissal of Sabri Lamouchi after...

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has expressed strong optimism ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting his team are determined to finally make a...

Morocco Football Federation president Fouzi Lekjaa has revealed that his country agreed to host the expanded 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations...

Morocco agreed to host the expanded 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after no other African nation expressed interest in staging the...

Moroccan football federation president Fouzi Lekjaa has strongly defended Morocco’s handling of a controversial Africa Cup of Nations final...

Senegal will not be permitted to display the star representing their Africa Cup of Nations triumph on their jerseys at the 2026 FIFA World Cup due...

Egypt will enter their World Cup opener against Belgium without the seven stars on their jersey that previously celebrated their record Africa Cup...

Senegal's national team will not be allowed to feature the Africa Cup of Nations star on their jerseys at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, in line with...

Fouzi Lekjaa has offered a forceful defence of Morocco's organisation of a past Africa Cup of Nations final, addressing long-standing controversies...

Morocco Football Federation president Fouzi Lekjaa has revealed that his country agreed to host the expanded 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations...

Sweden face Tunisia in the 2026 World Cup Group E Matchday 1. Follow our live coverage for minute-by-minute updates. Want to know how to watch and...

Senegal were stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title in March after beating Morocco in dramatic circumstances two months before; Pape Thiaws...

Ivore Coast are ready to deliver a big surprise at the 2026 World Cup. Ivory Coast will try to become a dark horse at the 2026 World Cup. The...

The Liverpool icon has little left to prove but will be key for his country as they look to end a near-century wait for a victory in a World Cup...

Morocco will no longer bid to host African competitions, according to Royal Moroccan Football Federation president Fouzi Lekjaa.The North African...

He chose Morocco when Spain was reaching out to him. He led the Atlas Lions to glory in the Africa Cup of Nations. Now, Brahim Diaz has only one...

Morocco are one of Brazil’s biggest threats in Group C of the 2026 World Cup. Morocco are set to be Brazil’s biggest challenge at the 2026 World...

Mo Salah’s Egypt have been forced into a late kit change at the World Cup (Photo: Getty) FIFA have ordered Egypt to change their 2026 World Cup...

FIFA has finalized its refereeing assignments for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage fixtures, naming an elite contingent of African...

Egypt have been compelled to alter their official playing kit for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a directive from FIFA. The ruling prevents the...

The Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) has initiated discussions with experienced French coach Hervé Renard regarding the possibility of...

We must highlight the awful stance of the White House towards so many competing nations, but also the hypocrisy of leaders who acquiesceOmar Artan...

Morocco are set to begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 journey with a tough opening fixture against Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil on Saturday at the New...

Former Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has broken his silence on Maduka Okoye’s emergence as the Super Eagles' first-choice goalkeeper in...

It was not only a podium finish when Nigeria won the third-place at the Africa Cup of Nations. For the Super Eagles, the bronze medal marked a...

[Daily News] Arusha -- AS East Africa prepares to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the first time in history, Tanzania is pursuing a...

Scottish giants Rangers who were beaten to the League and Cup title by arch rivals Celtic have started preparations in earnest for next season,...

Alex Iwobi marked a major milestone on Wednesday, earning his 100th cap for Nigeria in the Super Eagles’ 2-1 friendly defeat to Portugal. Our...

Nigeria’s preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) have received a significant lift with the return of forward Esther...

Ghana Black Queens head coach Kim Lars has stressed the importance of the team's upcoming pre-camp as preparations intensify for the 2026 Women's...

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has expressed satisfaction with the team's progress and positive atmosphere during their training camp...

Ghana Women's national team coach Kim Lars has expressed satisfaction with the performances of several new players as the Black Queens continue...

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren believes the team is making steady progress as they continue preparations for the 2026 Women's Africa...

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has expressed satisfaction with his team's training camp as preparations continue for the 2026 Women's...

Former France legend Marcel Desailly has warned that expectations are reaching a tipping point for Ghana ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.He cited...

French football legend Marcel Desailly has expressed hope that Ghana can emerge as one of the surprise packages at the World Cup, insisting the...

French football legend Marcel Desailly has expressed deep sympathy for Otto Addo, insisting the former Ghana coach was...

Black Stars goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi says the Black Stars have put recent disappointments behind them as they focus on making a strong...

Zambia coach Nora Hauptle says the Copper Queens are on track ahead of next month’s Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) to be hosted by Morocco....

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren says Ghana’s senior women’s national team has made significant progress in its preparations for the...

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has expressed satisfaction with his team’s preparations ahead of the 2026...

[CAF] Record TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations champions, Egypt - with seven titles are looking at making an indelible mark on the global stage

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- Momentum is building across Tanzania as the government intensifies preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)...

Veteran French coach Claude Le Roy has been appointed as the new head coach of the Congo national team, marking a return to familiar territory for...

The striker was the standout performer as Nigeria produced a dominant second-half display to defeat the Teranga Lionesses at the Remo Stars...

South African club Chippa United has featured two Super Eagles goalkeepers between the sticks over the last decade. One of them has now officially...

Lamine Sane has expressed his pride after leading Senegal’s Under-17 national team to Africa Cup of Nations glory, marking a remarkable achievement...

Nigeria’s senior women’s national team captain Rasheedat Ajibade has shifted her focus to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in...

Questions are being raised over Senegal’s response to reported security incidents following the team’s arrival in the United States for the 2026...

Former Ghana midfielder Ahmed Barusso has opened up about his international career, admitting he never played a full 90 minutes for the Black Stars...

Former Ghana international Ahmed Barusso has offered a candid and refreshingly honest reflection on his limited playing time for the Black Stars,...

Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Farès Chaïbi has opened up on Algeria’s quarterfinal exit to Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, admitting...

Former Black Stars midfielder Ahmed Barusso has cautioned Ghana against underestimating Panama, insisting the team’s World Cup opener...

Namibia has denied that it will form part of a co-hosting bid with South Africa and other regional countries for the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations....

The Super Falcons of Nigeria strengthened their preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with a convincing 3-0 victory over Senegal...

Mali have set out an ambitious roadmap for newly appointed head coach Antony da Silva, tasking the Portuguese tactician with guiding the national...

Namibia has dismissed reports suggesting it is part of a southern African bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), insisting that the...

Nigeria’s Super Falcons continued their impressive preparations for the upcoming 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with a commanding 3-0 victory...

The Super Falcons sent another powerful warning to the rest of Africa ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations at the Remo Stars Sports...

The Super Falcons will look to send an even stronger warning to their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations rivals when they face Senegal’s Teranga...

Namibia has officially denied reports linking the country to a proposed joint Southern African bid for the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations. The...

Tanzania's impressive run to the final of the Caf Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2026 has been further recognised after four of the...

Nigeria's final international assignment before attention shifts to the next phase of Africa Cup of Nations qualifying preparations arrives on...

Kenya head coach Benni McCarthy enjoyed his biggest victory since taking charge of the Harambee Stars as his side cruised to a commanding 4-0 win...

Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, says the Football Association would have loved to see Otto Addo...

[New Times] The Léopards, DR Congo's national football team, endured a painful campaign at the 1974 FIFA World Cup in West Germany. Their Yugoslav...

The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Mr Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has assured the Black Queens of adequate preparations to be in...

Harry Kane, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe (Picture: Getty) Groups I-L of the World Cup 2026 are packed full of some of the...

Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly has declared that reaching the quarterfinals is the minimum objective for the Teranga Lions at the 2026 FIFA...

An easy ride through qualifying and a hard-to-read Africa Cup of Nations exit mean the Fennecs are an enigma

Nigeria’s Super Falcons are targeting a more commanding performance when they take on Senegal in their second international friendly on Monday as...

Zambia coach Nora Häuptle has confirmed star forward Barbra Banda is nursing a hamstring injury ahead of next month’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations...

Super Falcons head coach, Justine Madugu, believes his team will keep improving in the build-up to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The...