Africa Cup of Nations News

Berekum West MP Dickson Kyere-Duah has called for the Accra Sports Stadium to be completely demolished and rebuilt after describing its current...

Former Hearts of Oak chief executive Harry Zakour has urged the Ghana Football Association (GFA) not to extend Carlos Queiroz's tenure as Black...

Cyriel Dessers was the hero for Greek side Panathinaikos as they defeated Croatian club Hradec Kralove 2-1 in their UEFA Europa Conference League...

Algeria are in talks with three potential opponents for a friendly match during the next international window, with Mali, Niger and Chad understood...

Algeria are in talks with three possible opponents for an international friendly in October, with Mali, Niger and Chad understood to be the options...

Young Warriors coach Marc Sanchez speaks on his first assignment in AFCON U23 qualifiers. The post Young Warriors coach Marc Sanchez speaks on his...

Congo coach Claude Le Roy has launched a strong criticism of FIFA president Gianni Infantino, arguing that proposed changes to the Africa Cup of...

The Zambia Under-20 Men's National Team will begin preparations for the TotalEnergies CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations | COSAFA Qualifier Mauritius...

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has revealed that the Black Stars’ next head coach is 99% in place, with the...

Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku believes the Black Stars have overcome the psychological burden that previously affected them in...

Ibrahim Musa Gusau has resigned as president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), along with members of the federation’s executive committee,...

Kenyas preparations to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations have entered another critical phase as a Confederation of African Football (CAF)...

Ibrahim Musa Gusau has resigned as president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), alongside members of the federation’s executive committee,...

[Ghanaian Times] The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) announced on Friday that Senegal's appeal of the decision to strip them of the Africa Cup...

Algeria could begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with Antar Yahia running the team and Ibrahim Hamdani formally listed as...

The Algeria Football Federation (FAF) is considering appointing an interim, all-Algerian coaching staff for the start of the 2027 Africa Cup of...

Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi is expected to announce his squad for the Atlas Lions’ opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Gabon and...

Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi is reportedly planning a tour of Europe in the first week of September as he prepares to name his squad for the Atlas...

The chairman of Ghana's National Sports Authority (NSA), Prof Fred Awaah, has described the Accra Sports Stadium as a "death trap" and warned that...

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is expected to miss at least three weeks after suffering a right-thigh injury in Lazio’s 1-0 Serie A victory at Bologna on...

Algeria are planning to play an additional friendly against an African opponent at the end of the next international break as the national team...

[New Times] Rwanda will face Sudan in the first round of the qualifiers for the 2027 CAF U23 Africa Cup of Nations following the draw held in...

[Cosafa] Mauritius will seek to show their potential at the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations | COSAFA Qualifier that will be staged...

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru faces at least three weeks out after suffering a right thigh injury in Lazio's 1-0 win at Bologna on Monday, Soccernet.ng...

Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is facing a race to recover in time for Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign after...

The Leone Stars stepped up their preparations for the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers with a convincing 4-0 win over CAF...

Sierra Leone's Leone Stars began stepping up their preparations for the TotalEnergies 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 4-0...

Ghanaian forward James Ampofo has joined Danish second-tier club Esbjerg on a permanent deal that will keep him at the club until the summer of...

Former Hearts of Oak Chief Executive Officer Harry Zakour has called on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to consider Laryea Kingston for the...

Former Hearts of Oak Chief Executive Officer Harry Zakour says he was shocked by the Black Stars' failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of...

Ghana defender Marvin Senaya is making progress in his recovery from a hamstring injury sustained during the 2026 World Cup and is expected to...

Morocco’s Under-20 side have been drawn against North African rivals Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt and Libya in the regional qualifiers for the 2027...

Revealed: What Zimbabwe needs to meet CAF requirements to host AFCON 2028 games. The post Revealed: What Zimbabwe needs to meet CAF requirements...

Kenya has been urged to treat the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations as a national assignment, with Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya calling on all...

Former Super Eagles striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni has revisited the controversy surrounding his expulsion, alongside Victor Agali and Celestine...

Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi has welcomed the growing competition for places in the Nigerian national team as preparations gather pace for next...

Nigerian international and Hull City defender, Semi Ajayi has welcomed the strong competition for starting spots in the senior national team ahead...

Sanaa Mssoudy, one of the senior figures in Morocco's women's team, has joined French club FC Fleury 91 on a two-year contract after 11 seasons...

Sanaa Mssoudy, one of Morocco’s leading players at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, has joined French club FC Fleury 91 on a two-year...

Super Falcons stars Rasheedat Ajibade and Jennifer Echegini have returned to Paris Saint-Germain training following their involvement with Nigeria...

Equatorial Guinea's all-time leading goalscorer Emilio Nsue has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 36, bringing an...

Semi Ajayi says he is ready to compete for his place in Nigeria’s starting XI as the Super Eagles prepare for next month’s 2027 Africa Cup of...

Nigeria’s most celebrated referee of the moment, Yemisi Eunice Akintoye, has acknowledged the importance of technology in match officiating but...

Michelle Alozie marked her return to the Chicago Stars starting XI with an influential display, registering an assist and a game-high 72 touches as...

Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi has welcomed the strong competition for starting spots in the senior national team ahead of next month’s 2027...

Ethiopia has formally submitted its bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, but the country faces a race against time after being left with...

Ethiopia has formally submitted its bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, but the country faces a major infrastructure challenge: Bahir Dar...

Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles will meet either DR Congo or Mauritania in the second round of qualifying for the 2027 U23 Africa Cup of Nations, creating...

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle will learn more about Fisayo Dele-Bashiru’s fitness on Wednesday, when the Lazio midfielder undergoes medical tests...

Nigeria defender Semi Ajayi faces an anxious wait after suffering a hamstring injury during Hull City’s 2-0 Premier League win over Manchester...

Episode 10 of The CarWash Podcast turns the spotlight towards Bafana Bafana's preparations for next month's AFCON qualifiers, while also examining...

Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has challenged FKF and the Harambee Stars technical team to develop an ambitious preparation plan capable of...

CAF and the three East African hosts of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations have stepped up preparations for the tournament, with Kenya, Uganda and...

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) fact-finding committee has submitted its report into Nigeria’s poor performances at major international...

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is set for medical tests on Wednesday after the Super Eagles midfielder suffered an injury in Lazio's Serie A opener against...

Ethiopia has formally submitted its bid to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2028, which would be its first in more than half a century....

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) announced on Friday that Senegal’s appeal of the decision to strip them of the Africa Cup of Nations...

Kenya has continued to reaffirm its readiness and commitment to successfully deliver its obligations as a host nation for the TotalEnergies CAF...

Guinea is preparing a bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN), with the country’s football federation reportedly seeking to join forces...

Uganda National U-23 football team, the Uganda Kobs will face Ethiopia in the first round of the qualifiers for the 2027 CAF U23 Africa Cup of...

Cameroon striker Vincent Aboubakar is set to return to Turkish football after reportedly reaching an agreement to join Bodrumspor. The 34-year-old...

Zimbabwe’s Young Warriors have been drawn against Mauritius in the first round of the 2027 CAF Africa Cup of Nations Under-23 qualifiers. The first...

Ethiopia has formally submitted its bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), seeking to stage the continental showpiece for the first...

The successful transition from Cameroon’s Under-20 squad to the senior national team has delivered a major reward, with six players first...

The transition from Cameroon's Under-20 side to the senior national team has delivered immediate results, with six players who featured at the 2024...

Ethiopia has formally submitted a government-backed bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, despite major questions over whether its football...

[This Day] Ethiopia has submitted an official bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Thomas Partey made his first start for Al Shabab on Tuesday but was substituted at half-time, despite a highly encouraging individual performance...

Morocco will begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign with a September double-header against Gabon and Lesotho, with CAF...

Ethiopia has formally declared its candidacy to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, with the country’s football federation announcing its decision...

Ethiopia has formally declared its interest in hosting the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, with the country's football federation confirming its bid on...

Young Warriors discover opponents in AFCON U23 qualifiers. The post Young Warriors discover opponents in AFCON U23 qualifiers appeared first on...

Zimbabwe's AFCON bid faces challenger after official confirmation. The post Zimbabwe’s AFCON bid faces challenger after official confirmation...

Nigeria’s Super Sand Eagles have been drawn against Ghana in the second round of the 2026 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers....

Egypt beach soccer head coach Ahmed Abdel Razek has named his squad for the qualifying competition for the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations, which will...

Ethiopia has formally submitted its bid to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2028, which would be its first in more than half a century.

Sudan have selected Juba Olympic Stadium in South Sudan as the venue for their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Ethiopia...

Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles will face either DR Congo or Mauritania in the second round of the 2027 U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Soccernet.ng...

Ethiopia has officially entered the race to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), in a bid to bring the continent’s biggest football...

Morocco’s U23 side will begin their defence of the Africa U23 Cup of Nations title against either Ethiopia or Uganda after the qualifying draw for...

Nigeria’s Super Sand Eagles will face Ghana in the second round of the 2026 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, the Nigeria...

Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles will begin their bid to reach the CAF U23 Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2027 against either Mauritania or the Democratic...

Ethiopia have officially submitted a bid to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The...

Guinea has formally approached Senegal about submitting a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations, in an attempt to strengthen its case...

Guinea has formally approached Senegal about jointly hosting the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations, in an effort to strengthen its prospects of staging...

The draw for the 2026 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations qualifying rounds has been made by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), with hosts...

The CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations 2026 qualifying draw has placed reigning champions Senegal against the winner of Djibouti and South...

Nigeria will meet either Mauritania or Democratic Republic of Congo in the second round of qualifying for the 2027 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations. The...

Guinea has proposed a joint bid with Senegal to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations, four years after it lost the right to stage the 2025...

Four years after losing the right to stage the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations because of infrastructure delays, Guinea has made a fresh attempt to...