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.
14 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.
13 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.
12 Jan, 2026
Zidane experiment for Algeria backfires at Cup of Nations
AFCON 2025 semis: Nigeria to face Morocco, Senegal against Egypt
AFCON 2025: Senegal beat 10-man Mali to reach semi-finals
Ghanaian Semenyo joins Man City from Bournemouth in reported $87M deal
Nigeria MMA fighter Usman apologises for leaked video call with Joshua after fatal crash
8 Jan, 2026
AFCON 2025: Quarter-finals set to begin with hosts Morocco under pressure
Moroccan supporters demand the best from Africa’s top-ranked nation but are not convinced by what they have seen so far at this Cup of Nations.
6 Jan, 2026
AFCON: Super Eagles call victory over Mozambique ‘solid win’
Mozambique failed to gain any momentum, with key player Geny Catamo well contained by a disciplined Nigerian defence.
5 Jan, 2026
Knockout pressure mounts as Nigeria, Egypt, Algeria chase AFCON last 8 spots
Four teams have secured their places in the quarter-finals, each doing so in contrasting fashion but with the same objective achieved: staying alive in the title race.
2 Jan, 2026
AFCON 2025: Teams battle for quarterfinal spots
The quarter-finals are scheduled for 9 and 10 January, with the final set to be played on 18 January.
1 Jan, 2026
Gabon suspends the national team after ‘disgraceful performance’ at AFCON
The government said it had dissolved the coaching staff, suspended the national team until further notice and kicked star player Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang off the squad.
1 Jan, 2026
Chelsea parts ways with head coach Enzo Maresca
Enzo Maresca joined Chelsea in 2024 but a poor run of form in December HAS prompted the club hierarchy to take action.
31 Dec, 2025
If FIFA rankings decided the 2025 AFCON, which countries would play the finals?
If FIFA rankings were to decide the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trajectory, Morocco would have played the final against Senegal, with The Atlas Lions winning the coveted trophy.
31 Dec, 2025
Two Equatorial Guinea players banned for insulting AFCON referee
Two Equatorial Guinea players have been banned for insulting a referee at the Africa Cup of Nations and Burkina Faso captain Bertrand Traore was fined for post-match remarks.
31 Dec, 2025
AFCON 2025: Tanzania reach the knockout stages for the first time
Taifa Stars will face the host nation Morocco in the round of 16 after qualifying as one of the four best third-placed sides.
30 Dec, 2025
AFCON 2025: Aubameyang leaves Gabon camp to return to club
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s will skip the last group game to “protect the player’s physical well-being”, said Gabon’s football federation.
