Senegal criticises AFCON organisers ahead of final

The Senegal Football Federation condemns lack of security for players, the standard of their accommodation and training facilities ahead of the final against the host nation.
17 Jan, 2026
Trump invites Turkish President Erdogan to join the Gaza peace board as a founding member

Türkiye’s Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran says that an invitation letter was sent to Erdogan to become a founding member of the Board of Peace.
17 Jan, 2026
Battle of the Lions: Morocco vs. Senegal in AFCON final. Who’ll roar the loudest?

The Atlas Lions and The Teranga Lions will face off in Rabat on Sunday, January 18. The winner could clinch their second Africa Cup of Nations title.
17 Jan, 2026
Nigerians pay tributes to Imam who sheltered Christians during attack

Imam Abubakar Abdullahi famously refused to hand over the civilians sheltering in his mosque despite threats to his own life.
16 Jan, 2026

AFCON 2025 sets new record as highest-scoring edition ever ahead of final

Defending champions Nigeria drawn in group with Egypt at Women’s Africa Cup of Nations

Amazigh people: We are almost 1,000 years ahead of ‘the world’

Fifa World Cup: Tickets for South Africa match among most sought after

Burkina Faso sack head coach Traore, his entire staff after AFCON exit
14 Jan, 2026
AFCON semifinals set as Nigeria face hosts Morocco, Salah renews rivalry with Mane
The four teams say continental supremacy is now the immediate focus.

14 Jan, 2026
Eritrea’s football set for return to international stage after six-year absence
Eritrea has not participated in any internationals since it withdrew from the opportunity to compete in World Cup and Cup of Nations qualification after players consistently defected while on away trips.

13 Jan, 2026
Kenya seeks to bring back to life deceased iconic elephant Craig’s glory
The taxidermy preservation process will restore the elephant’s skin and physical features to create a lifelike mount, the wildlife body said.

13 Jan, 2026
African fans are the real winners even as Egypt, Senegal, Nigeria, Morocco reach the AFCON semis
With the Africa Cup of Nations drawing to a close, fans across the continent displayed unity, while host nation Morocco exemplified this by welcoming guests and promoting coexistence.

12 Jan, 2026
Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid, Alvaro Arbeloa appointed as coach
Real Madrid said on Monday that head coach Xabi Alonso had left the Spanish giants by mutual consent, to be replaced by Alvaro Arbeloa.

12 Jan, 2026
Who is IShowSpeed, the internet sensation who has lit up Kenya?
IShowSpeed, alias Speed, livestreamed his public procession in the heart of Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, with dozens of youth in tow.

12 Jan, 2026
CAF condemns misconduct at AFCON 2025 quarterfinals, opens investigations
CAF said the incidents from both matches have been referred to its Disciplinary Board for a full investigation.

11 Jan, 2026
Zidane experiment for Algeria backfires at Cup of Nations
Algeria’s hopes of solving a goalkeeping crisis with a big name flopped at the Africa Cup of Nations and they will need to look for alternatives before the World Cup kicks off later this year.

11 Jan, 2026
AFCON 2025 semis: Nigeria to face Morocco, Senegal against Egypt
Egypt’s Salah and Nigeria’s Osimhen helped their teams to book their places in the semifinals.

9 Jan, 2026
AFCON 2025: Senegal beat 10-man Mali to reach semi-finals
Iliman Ndiaye netted after 27 minutes, taking advantage of a goalkeeping howler to put Senegal ahead in a tense west African derby.


