CAF says it will take ‘appropriate action’ after dramatic scenes during AFCON final
African football’s governing body CAF said on Monday “appropriate action” would be taken against “those found guilty” after dramatic scenes marred the final of the Africa Cup of Nations.
19 Jan, 2026
Morocco files complaint with FIFA against Senegal after AFCON final loss
The Moroccan Football Federation said on Monday it has formally referred to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFA incidents involving Senegalese players and supporters protesting a penalty to Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations final.
19 Jan, 2026
Panenka: The penalty technique that robbed Morocco’s Diaz of AFCON glory
The move was pioneered by Czech midfielder Antonín Panenka in the Euro 1976 final, when he calmly chipped the winning penalty past West Germany’s Sepp Maier.
19 Jan, 2026
Senegal beat hosts Morocco 1-0 in tense AFCON 2025 final
A controversial last-minute penalty awarded to AFCON 2025 hosts, Morocco, led to Senegal walking off the pitch in protest, but Brahim Diaz’s spot-kick was saved after the Teranga Lions returned for the match.
19 Jan, 2026
Morocco vs Senegal AFCON final: Which of the lions will triumph?
How Nigeria’s Nwabali denied Egypt’s Salah AFCON medal
Senegal criticises AFCON organisers ahead of final
Battle of the Lions: Morocco vs. Senegal in AFCON final. Who’ll roar the loudest?
AFCON 2025 sets new record as highest-scoring edition ever ahead of final
15 Jan, 2026
Defending champions Nigeria drawn in group with Egypt at Women’s Africa Cup of Nations
Nigeria were drawn with Egypt, Zambia and newcomers Malawi for the defence of their Women’s’ Africa Cup of Nations title in March when the draw was conducted in Rabat on Thursday.
15 Jan, 2026
Fifa World Cup: Tickets for South Africa match among most sought after
The Cup’s opening match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City (Group A on June 11) received the fourth highest application for tickets.
14 Jan, 2026
Burkina Faso sack head coach Traore, his entire staff after AFCON exit
Burkina Faso sacked their head coach Brama Traore and all of his staff on Wednesday following their exit of the African Cup of Nations at the hands of bitter rivals Côte d’Ivoire.
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
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
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.