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Aboutrika: ‘Slot pushed Salah away’ - africanfootball.com

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:04:50 GMT

Aboutrika: ‘Slot pushed Salah away’ africanfootball.com

Afcon 2025: Senegal's title being handed to Morocco 'has to be denounced', says Caf executive - BBC

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Afcon 2025: Senegal's title being handed to Morocco 'has to be denounced', says Caf executive BBC

Africa Cup of Nations: Morocco crowned AFCON champions after CAF strips Senegal of title for penalty protest - Sky Sports

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Africa Cup of Nations: Morocco crowned AFCON champions after CAF strips Senegal of title for penalty protest Sky Sports

Uganda, Tanzania ready for CAF African Schools Football Championship kick-off - CECAFA FOOTBALL

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:34:06 GMT

Uganda, Tanzania ready for CAF African Schools Football Championship kick-off CECAFA FOOTBALL

African football chief will ‘respect’ CAS decision on AFCON final row - Al Jazeera

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

African football chief will ‘respect’ CAS decision on AFCON final row Al Jazeera

Fritz: We made a miscalculation with Boniface - africanfootball.com

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:03:01 GMT

Fritz: We made a miscalculation with Boniface africanfootball.com

All 16 Nations arrive in Zimbabwe as CAF African Schools Football Championship Continental Finals 2026 set for kick-off on Monday - Confédération Africaine de Football

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:29:28 GMT

All 16 Nations arrive in Zimbabwe as CAF African Schools Football Championship Continental Finals 2026 set for kick-off on Monday Confédération Africaine de Football

African football chief ‘occupying seat illegally’ and must go, says leading executive - The Guardian

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT

African football chief ‘occupying seat illegally’ and must go, says leading executive The Guardian

Senegal stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations - Sky News

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Senegal stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations Sky News

Afcon 2025: Morocco declared the winners after Caf overturns final defeat by Senegal - BBC

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Afcon 2025: Morocco declared the winners after Caf overturns final defeat by Senegal BBC

CAF strips Senegal of AFCON title, Morocco declared African champions - Al Jazeera

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

CAF strips Senegal of AFCON title, Morocco declared African champions Al Jazeera

'The longest VAR check in history' - the fallout from shock Afcon decision - BBC

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

'The longest VAR check in history' - the fallout from shock Afcon decision BBC

Senegal stripped of AFCON title with Morocco crowned winners: Key questions answered and potential ramifications - Sky Sports

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Senegal stripped of AFCON title with Morocco crowned winners: Key questions answered and potential ramifications Sky Sports

CAF general secretary quits amid AFCON final controversy - Al Jazeera

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:15:49 GMT

CAF general secretary quits amid AFCON final controversy Al Jazeera

Afcon 2025: Senegal government calls for investigation into Caf after Morocco awarded title - BBC

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Afcon 2025: Senegal government calls for investigation into Caf after Morocco awarded title BBC

Afcon 2025: What we learned from finals in Morocco - BBC

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Afcon 2025: What we learned from finals in Morocco BBC

'An ambassador for African football' - Mane is Senegal's Afcon hero - BBC

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT

'An ambassador for African football' - Mane is Senegal's Afcon hero BBC

Afcon final: Senegal's ecstasy and Morocco's devastation - a fans' view of football final - BBC

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Afcon final: Senegal's ecstasy and Morocco's devastation - a fans' view of football final BBC

Afcon final: Senegal temporarily leave field after Morocco awarded controversial penalty - BBC

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Afcon final: Senegal temporarily leave field after Morocco awarded controversial penalty BBC

CAF Appeal Board Media Statement - Confédération Africaine de Football

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

CAF Appeal Board Media Statement Confédération Africaine de Football

Africa Cup of Nations: Morocco to take legal action after controversial walk-off by Senegal had 'significant' impact on final - Sky News

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Africa Cup of Nations: Morocco to take legal action after controversial walk-off by Senegal had 'significant' impact on final Sky News

World Cup 2026 qualifying: High pressure as African nations turn to homegrown coaches - BBC

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT

World Cup 2026 qualifying: High pressure as African nations turn to homegrown coaches BBC

Morocco claims AFCON case closed, despite Senegal appeals to CAF and CAS - Al Jazeera

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Morocco claims AFCON case closed, despite Senegal appeals to CAF and CAS Al Jazeera

African football hit by fresh allegations over general secretary’s Caf conduct - The Guardian

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT

African football hit by fresh allegations over general secretary’s Caf conduct The Guardian

Furious Senegal confirm their next steps after being stripped of AFCON title - The Mirror

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Furious Senegal confirm their next steps after being stripped of AFCON title The Mirror

Africa Cup of Nations 2025: When is it and who is playing? - BBC

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Africa Cup of Nations 2025: When is it and who is playing? BBC

Decision to award AFCON 2025 victory to Morocco further damages the credibility of African football - Le Monde.fr

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Decision to award AFCON 2025 victory to Morocco further damages the credibility of African football Le Monde.fr

Senegal vows to appeal 'unfair, unacceptable' ruling stripping it of African football trophy - Sky News

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Senegal vows to appeal 'unfair, unacceptable' ruling stripping it of African football trophy Sky News

Afcon 2025 final: Senegal have 'concerns' over treatment in Morocco - BBC

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Afcon 2025 final: Senegal have 'concerns' over treatment in Morocco BBC

The broken whistle: how systemic corruption at SAFA is killing South African football - playthegame.org

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT

The broken whistle: how systemic corruption at SAFA is killing South African football playthegame.org

South African football confirms return with Nedbank Cup seminals on August 8, PSL resumes three days later - ESPN

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT

South African football confirms return with Nedbank Cup seminals on August 8, PSL resumes three days later ESPN

Africa Cup of Nations final: Senegal's 'shameful' walk-off mars victory over Morocco as Sadio Mane slams 'sad' incident - Sky Sports

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Africa Cup of Nations final: Senegal's 'shameful' walk-off mars victory over Morocco as Sadio Mane slams 'sad' incident Sky Sports

AFCON moves to 4-year cycle as new Africa Nations League created - Al Jazeera

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT

AFCON moves to 4-year cycle as new Africa Nations League created Al Jazeera

Afcon 2027: Finals in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda set for June-July slot - BBC

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Afcon 2027: Finals in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda set for June-July slot BBC

Senegal parade AFCON trophy, despite title being awarded to Morocco - Al Jazeera

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Senegal parade AFCON trophy, despite title being awarded to Morocco Al Jazeera

Government suspends Gabon team and bans Aubameyang - BBC

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Government suspends Gabon team and bans Aubameyang BBC

Africa Cup of Nations to be held every four years from 2028 - BBC

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Africa Cup of Nations to be held every four years from 2028 BBC

AFCON 2025 fixtures, match schedule, UK kick-off times, groups and teams for tournament in Morocco - Sky Sports

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT

AFCON 2025 fixtures, match schedule, UK kick-off times, groups and teams for tournament in Morocco Sky Sports

African football’s general secretary accused of creating toxic culture of fear - The Guardian

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT

African football’s general secretary accused of creating toxic culture of fear The Guardian

Women's Super League: Chiamaka Nnadozie's miracle year, her impact in Africa, and move to Brighton - BBC

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Women's Super League: Chiamaka Nnadozie's miracle year, her impact in Africa, and move to Brighton BBC

Algeria apologises to DR Congo's Lumumba statue Afcon superfan - BBC

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Algeria apologises to DR Congo's Lumumba statue Afcon superfan BBC

World Cup 2026 qualifying: Ivory Coast and Senegal claim final two African spots - BBC

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT

World Cup 2026 qualifying: Ivory Coast and Senegal claim final two African spots BBC

How Senegal lost their AFCON title to Morocco and what next – all to know - Al Jazeera

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

How Senegal lost their AFCON title to Morocco and what next – all to know Al Jazeera

Morocco and Senegal celebrate advancing to the AFCON final showdown - Al Jazeera

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Morocco and Senegal celebrate advancing to the AFCON final showdown Al Jazeera

World Cup 2026 qualifying: Cape Verde, Senegal and South Africa on brink of spots - BBC

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT

World Cup 2026 qualifying: Cape Verde, Senegal and South Africa on brink of spots BBC

Football: AFCON 2025: All you need to know about the Africa Cup of Nations, full schedule - olympics.com

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Football: AFCON 2025: All you need to know about the Africa Cup of Nations, full schedule olympics.com

Premier League at AFCON: Which teams will suffer most from absentee players, and which games will they miss? - Sky Sports

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Premier League at AFCON: Which teams will suffer most from absentee players, and which games will they miss? Sky Sports

PSG’s Achraf Hakimi voted African Footballer of the Year - Al Jazeera

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT

PSG’s Achraf Hakimi voted African Footballer of the Year Al Jazeera

African Football League set to return, but only with huge prize money packages - Motsepe - SABC Sport

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:27:39 GMT

African Football League set to return, but only with huge prize money packages - Motsepe SABC Sport

Controversial moments that shaped African football's biggest games - Business Standard

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Controversial moments that shaped African football's biggest games Business Standard

Nigeria allege DR Congo 'fraud' as they hunt World Cup reprieve - BBC

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Nigeria allege DR Congo 'fraud' as they hunt World Cup reprieve BBC

African battle for 2026 World Cup spots intensifies - BBC

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT

African battle for 2026 World Cup spots intensifies BBC

Afcon 2027: Eritrea included in preliminary qualifying round draw - BBC

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Afcon 2027: Eritrea included in preliminary qualifying round draw BBC

Cameroon football president Eto’o suspended for alleged AFCON misbehaviour - Al Jazeera

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Cameroon football president Eto’o suspended for alleged AFCON misbehaviour Al Jazeera

Africa Cup of Nations to be held every four years after 2028 edition - The Japan Times

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Africa Cup of Nations to be held every four years after 2028 edition The Japan Times

South Africa vs Nigeria: World Cup qualifier – start, team news and lineups - Al Jazeera

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT

South Africa vs Nigeria: World Cup qualifier – start, team news and lineups Al Jazeera

Cameroon edge South Africa 2-1 to book AFCON quarterfinal with Morocco - Al Jazeera

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Cameroon edge South Africa 2-1 to book AFCON quarterfinal with Morocco Al Jazeera

Senegal's AFCON final win overturned as Morocco declared winners - ESPN

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Senegal's AFCON final win overturned as Morocco declared winners ESPN

Senegal, Morocco, play out an embarrassing AFCON 2025 final in Rabat - Al Jazeera

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Senegal, Morocco, play out an embarrassing AFCON 2025 final in Rabat Al Jazeera

How often is AFCON? CAF Africa Cup of Nations moving to four-year cycle as Nations League added - sportingnews.com

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT

How often is AFCON? CAF Africa Cup of Nations moving to four-year cycle as Nations League added sportingnews.com

Final decision to be made on mind-blowing football backflip as disgruntled nation lodges appeal - Fox Sports

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Final decision to be made on mind-blowing football backflip as disgruntled nation lodges appeal Fox Sports

South Africa close on World Cup 2026, but Nigeria left sweating - Al Jazeera

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT

South Africa close on World Cup 2026, but Nigeria left sweating Al Jazeera

Guardiola Praises North African Football Ahead of Wydad Clash - KingFut

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Guardiola Praises North African Football Ahead of Wydad Clash KingFut

Africa Cup of Nations shocker: Senegal stripped of title as Morocco crowned after final chaos - The Times of India

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Africa Cup of Nations shocker: Senegal stripped of title as Morocco crowned after final chaos The Times of India

Salah rescues Egypt in nervy AFCON opener - KingFut

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Salah rescues Egypt in nervy AFCON opener KingFut

DR Congo shock Nigeria on penalties to win African World Cup playoffs - Al Jazeera

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT

DR Congo shock Nigeria on penalties to win African World Cup playoffs Al Jazeera

Why AFCON is different: How team arrivals for Morocco 2025 sets African football apart - Confédération Africaine de Football

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Why AFCON is different: How team arrivals for Morocco 2025 sets African football apart Confédération Africaine de Football

‘Grossly illegal and unjust’: Corruption probe to hit courts after shock ruling rocked football world - Fox Sports

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:48:26 GMT

‘Grossly illegal and unjust’: Corruption probe to hit courts after shock ruling rocked football world Fox Sports

African football legends join forces to give a red card to polio - UN News

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT

African football legends join forces to give a red card to polio UN News

Konami Digital Entertainment and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Have Signed a Partnership Agreement - europeangaming.eu

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Konami Digital Entertainment and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Have Signed a Partnership Agreement europeangaming.eu

Patrice Motsepe, African football’s most powerful man – and heir to Gianni Infantino’s FIFA throne? - The Athletic - The New York Times

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Patrice Motsepe, African football’s most powerful man – and heir to Gianni Infantino’s FIFA throne? - The Athletic The New York Times

African World Cup 2026 qualifiers playoffs: Fixtures, squads and start time - Al Jazeera

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT

African World Cup 2026 qualifiers playoffs: Fixtures, squads and start time Al Jazeera

African soccer confederation strips Senegal of Africa Cup title and declares Morocco the champion - AP News

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

African soccer confederation strips Senegal of Africa Cup title and declares Morocco the champion AP News

A Game Trapped in Its Own Cultural Mindset: Power and Morality in African Football - Morocco World News

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT

A Game Trapped in Its Own Cultural Mindset: Power and Morality in African Football Morocco World News

Egypt finish AFCON group stage on top after draw with Angola - KingFut

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Egypt finish AFCON group stage on top after draw with Angola KingFut

Emam Ashour: African football is rising as Egypt chase an eighth AFCON crown - Confédération Africaine de Football

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Emam Ashour: African football is rising as Egypt chase an eighth AFCON crown Confédération Africaine de Football

Cup of Nations decision hammer blow for African football - RNZ

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Cup of Nations decision hammer blow for African football RNZ

AFCON Final: Could Morocco Turn to CAS After CAF’s Light Sanctions on Senegal? - Morocco World News

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT

AFCON Final: Could Morocco Turn to CAS After CAF’s Light Sanctions on Senegal? Morocco World News

Football in meltdown, final result overturned - News.com.au

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Football in meltdown, final result overturned News.com.au

FIFPRO World 11 snubs Salah despite record-breaking season - KingFut

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT

FIFPRO World 11 snubs Salah despite record-breaking season KingFut

PSL transfer news: Latest Betway Premiership rumours from Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns & the rest of the PSL teams - goal.com

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 08:46:08 GMT

PSL transfer news: Latest Betway Premiership rumours from Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns & the rest of the PSL teams goal.com

Which teams have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026? - Al Jazeera

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Which teams have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026? Al Jazeera

Government disbands national football team in wake of 'disgraceful' performance at Africa Cup of Nations - Nine

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Government disbands national football team in wake of 'disgraceful' performance at Africa Cup of Nations Nine

VIDEO: Tunisia clinch third straight World Cup qualification - KingFut

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT

VIDEO: Tunisia clinch third straight World Cup qualification KingFut

Nigeria vs Benin: CAF World Cup qualifier – start time, team news, lineups - Al Jazeera

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Nigeria vs Benin: CAF World Cup qualifier – start time, team news, lineups Al Jazeera

Osimhen hat-trick sends Nigeria to playoffs as South Africa reach World Cup - Al Jazeera

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Osimhen hat-trick sends Nigeria to playoffs as South Africa reach World Cup Al Jazeera

Egypt vs South Africa: AFCON 2025 – Salah, team news, start and lineups - Al Jazeera

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Egypt vs South Africa: AFCON 2025 – Salah, team news, start and lineups Al Jazeera

Egypt fall to 3–0 defeat against Ghana in WAFCON qualifiers - KingFut

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Egypt fall to 3–0 defeat against Ghana in WAFCON qualifiers KingFut

‘Can’t just do that’: Football world gobsmacked by bombshell ruling in ‘extraordinary’ farce - Fox Sports

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

‘Can’t just do that’: Football world gobsmacked by bombshell ruling in ‘extraordinary’ farce Fox Sports

Nigeria vs Morocco: Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final 2025 – teams, start - Al Jazeera

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Nigeria vs Morocco: Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final 2025 – teams, start Al Jazeera

FIFA chief Infantino: Senegal, AFCON chaos 'unacceptable' - ESPN

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT

FIFA chief Infantino: Senegal, AFCON chaos 'unacceptable' ESPN

'Senegal Saved African Football’: AFCON Final Sparks Fury, Pride and History-Making Praise - IOL

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT

'Senegal Saved African Football’: AFCON Final Sparks Fury, Pride and History-Making Praise IOL

Egypt seal AFCON last-16 spot with 1–0 win over South Africa - KingFut

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Egypt seal AFCON last-16 spot with 1–0 win over South Africa KingFut

Morocco to Host African Playoff Matches for World Cup Qualifiers - Morocco World News

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Morocco to Host African Playoff Matches for World Cup Qualifiers Morocco World News

CAF AWARDS: Pyramids FC & Fiston Mayele Win Gold - KingFut

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT

CAF AWARDS: Pyramids FC & Fiston Mayele Win Gold KingFut

Nigeria produce stunning comeback to beat Morocco and win 10th WAFCON title - Confédération Africaine de Football

Sat, 26 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Nigeria produce stunning comeback to beat Morocco and win 10th WAFCON title Confédération Africaine de Football

West Ham Fullback Aaron Wan-Bissaka Set for DR Congo Debut - KingFut

Fri, 09 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT

West Ham Fullback Aaron Wan-Bissaka Set for DR Congo Debut KingFut

Nigeria on verge of missing 2026 World Cup: How Super Eagles can still squeak into next summer's tournament - CBS Sports

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Nigeria on verge of missing 2026 World Cup: How Super Eagles can still squeak into next summer's tournament CBS Sports

DR Congo-born CAF Sec Gen faces fresh calls to step down - guardian.ng

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT

DR Congo-born CAF Sec Gen faces fresh calls to step down guardian.ng

CAF fines its president’s club after African Champions League fan disorder - Al Jazeera

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT

CAF fines its president’s club after African Champions League fan disorder Al Jazeera