Morocco awarded Afcon title after CAF overturns result

Morocco have been declared the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after the Confederation of African Football (Caf) overturned the result of the final following Senegal’s controversial walk-off. Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 in the final on 18 January in a match

Footballer Thomas Partey facing two additional rape charges

Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has been charged with two additional counts of rape against a new alleged victim. It comes after the 32-year-old previously pleaded not guilty to five counts of rape against two women, and one count of sexual assault allegedly

CAF condemns AFCON final misbehaviour, reviews footages for disciplinary action

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has publicly condemned what it described as the unacceptable conduct of some players and officials during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final between Senegal and Morocco, warning that disciplinary action will follow after a review of

‘An ambassador for African football’ – Mane is Senegal’s Afcon hero

Sadio Mane was the hero for Senegal once again, but not for the reasons you would expect. The former Liverpool and Bayern Munich forward claimed his second Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) crown on Sunday, with the Teranga Lions beating host nation Morocco in a

Burkina Faso, Algeria, Ivory Coast and Cameroon clinch wins on dramatic AFCON Day 4 

Burkina Faso struck twice deep into stoppage time to snatch a 2-1 victory over Equatorial Guinea in Group E at the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday.  The Fennec Foxes of Algeria had the most comfortable win of the match as they walloped Sudan, while

AFCON to switch to four-year cycle

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be played every four years starting in 2028, Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Dr Patrice Motsepe said on Saturday.   The decision by CAF’s Executive Committee means that after the 2027 edition in Kenya, Uganda and

Morocco gears up for AFCON 2025 opening ceremony cultural showcase

Morocco is buzzing with anticipation as the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicks off on Sunday, December 21, 2025, with the host nation promising a vibrant cultural display before the first whistle. From jerseys and paraphernalia lining the streets to fan parks

Joshua and Fury being lined up for long-anticipated fight in 2026

Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, are being lined up for a long-anticipated fight, as part of Riyadh Season in 2026, the Press Association understands. PA understands nothing has yet been finalised but there is growing confidence that a fight, will take place and

Panama opener could define Ghana’s 2026 World Cup campaign – Otto Addo

Ghana coach Otto Addo believes their opening match against Panama will be crucial to the Black Stars’ chances at the 2026 World Cup. The Black Stars of Ghana begin their campaign on June 17 in Toronto before facing England in Boston and Croatia

Ghana’s Black Stars draw England, Croatia and Panama

Ghana’s Black Stars have been drawn in Group L of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and will face England, Croatia and Panama. The draw, staged at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., placed Ghana in a group that combines European heavyweights