Idrissa Gueye says ready to return AFCON medal, takes issue with Senegal’s appeal

Midfielder Idrissa Gueye said that his Senegal side deserved to be Africa Cup of Nations champions but he was ready to “hand back the medals” to Morocco if it eases tension between the two countries.
22 Mar, 2026
Double blow for Egypt as African top sides Pyramids and Al Ahly exit CAF Champions League

Title-holders Pyramids of Egypt made a shock exit from the CAF Champions League on Saturday after a 2-1 home loss to FAR Rabat of Morocco in a quarter-final second leg.
22 Mar, 2026
Messi’s Argentina to play Mauritania, Zambia in World Cup warm-ups

The matches will be played at Boca Juniors’ La Bombonera stadium on March 27 and March 31, respectively.
21 Mar, 2026
Salah ruled out of Egypt’s clash with Spain

Liverpool’s manager said the Egyptian forward had a muscle issue and will miss the friendly match in Barcelona.
20 Mar, 2026

Senegal Demands Investigation After AFCON Title Reversal

CAF Awards AFCON 2025 Title to Morocco After Senegal Forfeit

Maniema Union secures narrow first-leg win over USM Alger in CAF Confederation Cup

Ethiopian sets second-fastest time ever on marathon debut

Safari Rally 2026: Motorsport’s Toughest Challenge Returns to Kenya
12 Mar, 2026
Australia Grants Asylum to Iranian Women’s Football Players After Anthem Protest
Humanitarian visas issued after players refused to sing Iran’s national anthem during the Asian Cup in Sydney.

12 Mar, 2026
African Teams Face Uncertainty Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Travel restrictions and regional conflicts threaten fan access and preparation for Africa’s largest-ever participation.

11 Mar, 2026
Former Congo Football Chief Sentenced to Life for Embezzling FIFA Funds
Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas was convicted of embezzling $1.1 million in FIFA funds and sentenced to life in prison, although his whereabouts were not immediately known.

10 Mar, 2026
MLS Hands Lifetime Bans to Yaw Yeboah and Derrick Jones Over Gambling Violations
Yaw Yeboah was accused of engaging in extensive gambling on football, including on their own teams, during the 2024 and 2025 seasons.

9 Mar, 2026
CAF increases cash prize for winners of African club competitions
Winners of the two Confederation of African Football (CAF) club competitions will receive substantially more prize money from this season, it was announced on Monday.

8 Mar, 2026
Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo Breaks Half Marathon World Record in Lisbon
Ugandan star runs 57:20 to reclaim global mark.

5 Mar, 2026
CAF Champions League Quarter-Finals Set for March
Africa’s top clubs prepare for decisive two-legged battles

2 Mar, 2026
Ethiopia Cleared to Host International Matches Again
Ethiopia can play international fixtures at home for the first time in five years after the Confederation of African Football approved the use of its Dire Dawa stadium on Monday.

2 Mar, 2026
FIFA Considers Red Cards for Players Who Cover Their Mouths
Proposal linked to racism concerns after Champions League incident

27 Feb, 2026
African Football Leaders Celebrate Gianni Infantino’s 10-Year Milestone
CAF and national federations praise FIFA chief’s reforms and development programmes




