Africa Cup of Nations News

The countdown to the biggest celebration of women’s football in Africa has officially begun, with just 30 days remaining until the start of the...

The journey of Neil El Aynaoui to becoming one of Morocco’s most influential midfielders has been anything but conventional. The 24-year-old has...

Malawi have announced their provisional squad for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), where they are set to face Nigeria’s Super...

Katja Snoeijs, Emily Ramsey, Toni Payne, Kenzie Weir, Melissa Lawley and Elise Stenevik will leave Everton upon the expiry of their contracts at...

[CAF] In 30 days, Africa's premier women's football competition, the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2026, will...

The countdown is on for the biggest edition yet of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), with just 30 days remaining before...

The NSC and the NFF have jointly established a Welfare Committee for the Super Falcons ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in...

Ivory Coast have officially become the eighth African nation in football history to reach the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup, achieving the...

The National Sports Commission (NSC), in collaboration with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has established a seven-member Welfare Committee...

A welfare committee  has been constituted by the National Sports Commission, NSC, and Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, for the Super Falcons ahead...

The National Sports Commission (NSC), in collaboration with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has established a seven-member Welfare Committee...

Former Ghana Technical Director Winfried Schafer has dismissed suggestions that he played any role in Otto Addo's departure as Black Stars coach,...

The National Sports Commission, NSC, in partnership with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has constituted a Welfare Committee to ensure the...

The NSC and the NFF have jointly established a Welfare Committee for the Super Falcons ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in...

The leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC), in partnership with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has constituted a seven-member...

Copper Queens coach Nora Häuptle has summoned 28 players for a local camp as Zambia begins the final lap of preparations for the Women Africa Cup...

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF), alongside the Local Organising Committee (LOC), has unveiled the official match schedule and...

GUADALAJARA, Mexico — Congo DR famous living statue finally make im FIFA World Cup debut on Tuesday. Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, wey gain fame during...

Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong believes one key decision has made life much harder for goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali since the end...

Head coach of the Malawi women’s national team, Lovemore Fazili, has warned rivals not to underestimate the Scorchers ahead of the 2026 Women’s...

Emmanuel Amunike has seen African football from every angle, as a player who won the Africa Cup of Nations, as a coach who guided Nigeria’s Golden...

Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, who gained fame during the Africa Cup of Nations for posing as a statue of Congo's assassinated independence leader...

Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, who gained fame during THE Africa Cup of Nations for posing as a statue of Congo's independence leader Patrice Lumumba,...

The Government of Uganda through the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has unveiled a Ug.Shs 14.24 billion water project for Hoima...

Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre has debunked a viral social media post claiming she was dropped from Nigeria’s Women’s Africa Cup of...

Super Falcons defender Ashley Plumptre has strongly denied reports circulating on social media suggesting she expressed frustration over being left...

Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre has raised fresh concerns over the growing problem of social media impersonation after fraudsters used her...

Former Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr believes Nigeria’s absence has been felt at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the Super Eagles would...

Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre has distanced herself from a Facebook account impersonating her and making allegations that Nigeria...

[Leadership] The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed as false reports circulating on social media that Super Falcons defender Ashley...

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed as false reports circulating on social media that Super Falcons defender Ashley Plumptre had...

Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu has expressed confidence in his team’s readiness for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, insisting...

Former Super Eagles defender Chikelue Iloenyosi believes history could be about to repeat itself, backing the Super Eagles to lift the 2027 Africa...

Ghana, who couldn't even qualify for last season's Africa Cup of Nations after finishing bottom of their qualifying group, now have genuine hope of...

Three players in the Black Stars, including Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo, will face the country of their birth England on Tuesday in Group L...

Senegal’s narrow 3-2 defeat to Norway in their second group fixture at the 2026 World Cup, leaves them on the brink of elimination. The Teranga...

By Amaechi Agbo Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong believes the qualification race for the historic  Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON),...

[Nile Post] State Minister for Sports Peter Ogwang has dismissed concerns over Hoima City Stadium's readiness for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations...

Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has weighed in on South Africa's performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, admitting that they have...

Senegal will take on Norway at the New York Stadium on Tuesday in their second Group I match of the tournament. Senegal faces a difficult situation...

Super Eagles striker Akor Adams is attracting interest from several Italian Serie A clubs amid growing uncertainty over his future at Spanish side...

Akor Adams has returned home to Nigeria for his vacation following a demanding club campaign in Spain, where he played a part in helping Sevilla FC...

Nigeria defender Rofiat Imuran has expressed her determination to secure a place in Nigeria’s squad for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations...

Brace from Ueda plus goals to Kamada and Ito seal Tunisia's and new coach Hervé Renard's fatePerhaps the manager wasn't the problem after all....

Egypt return to the FIFA World Cup in 2026 hoping to finally secure their first-ever victory on football's biggest stage. The Pharaohs are one of...

Ivory Coast return to the FIFA World Cup in 2026 hoping to finally break their long-standing group-stage curse after several painful exits on...

Africa’s flagship football tournament is now just one year away from making a historic return to East Africa, with preparations gathering pace for...

🚨 Chaos Inside the Senegalese National Team Camp 🇸🇳 • Unpaid Bonuses: The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title bonuses, along with the World Cup...

Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, who was included in Nigeria's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations squad, is attracting interest from Serie A side Bologna FC 1909...

Former Nigeria international Edema Fuludu has warned the Super Eagles not to underestimate any opponent ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations...

Former Super Eagles midfielder and 2013 Africa Cup of Nations winner Gabriel Reuben has warned the Super Eagles against taking any opponent lightly...

Super Falcons defender Rofiat Imuran has set her sights on returning to Nigeria’s squad for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after earning a...

Retired referee Evans Malata has called for increased investment in referees training to help Zambia produce more officials for major tournaments...

Nigeria’s Super Falcons will head into the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) as Africa’s highest-ranked team, Soccernet.ng reports. The...

When the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicks off on June 19 2027, the impact on Uganda will stretch far beyond the pitch. According to...

Benin will be without one of their most experienced defenders for the opening stages of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after the...

With exactly one year to go until the historic 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Ugandan football icon Denis Onyango has challenged co-hosts...

The clock is ticking towards one of the most significant moments in African football history, with just one year remaining before Kenya, Tanzania...

Tanzania national women football team (Twiga Stars) coach Bakari Shime has handed Saudi Arabia-based striker Clara Luvanga another opportunity to...

Africa's biggest football tournament is exactly one year away, with the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations set to kick off on 19 June 2027 in Kenya,...

With exactly one year to the 2027 Africa Cup Of Nations finals which will be staged in East Africa for the first time, co-hosted by Kenya,Uganda nd...

The Super Falcons of Nigeria will head into the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) as the highest-ranked women’s team in Africa...

The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will begin on 19 June 2027, with East Africa set to stage the continent’s biggest football tournament in a...

Former Algeria striker Chérif Oudjani has delivered a candid assessment of the Fennecs’ opening World Cup defeat to Argentina, insisting that the...

Hervé Renard has declared that the passion of the World Cup is what drew him to the Tunisia job, even as he acknowledged the monumental task ahead...

Gervais Lombe Yao Kouassi, known worldwide as Gervinho, has reflected on the defining moment of his international career, describing Ivory Coast's...

[Daily Maverick] Ever since Bafana Bafana won a bronze medal at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, they have been afraid to play. This was again...

As the spotlight turns to South Africa at the FIFA World Cup 2026, their bold yellow kit has sparked curiosity across fans worldwide, with a story...

Nigeria’s Super Falcons will head into the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) as Africa’s highest-ranked team, Soccernet.ng reports. This...

The Zambia Women’s National team, the Copper Queens will regroup on Saturday as they look to continue preparations for next months Women’s Africa...

Coach Kassim Ocansey Mingle will officially launch the Ghana Football Association's nationwide talent identification programme on Thursday, June...

[CAF] The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027 will be one of the most significant tournaments in the history of African football,...

PREPARATIONS for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) recently took a new twist after veteran journalist and former African Nations Championship...

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...