AFCON 2025: Teams to watch in Morocco
The Africa Cup of Nations starts on Sunday, 21 December, with matches scheduled across several cities.
21 Dec, 2025
Africa Cup of Nations to be held every four years from 2028
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) president said the change was part of a significant restructuring to fit the tournament better into a packed global calendar.
20 Dec, 2025
Zambia coach Moses Sichone not good enough for CAF regulations
Zambian officials hope to solve the problem by changing the title of the head coach to assistant coach as he meets the eligibility conditions for that role.
20 Dec, 2025
From Onana to Kudus: African stars missing at AFCON
Some of Africa’s biggest names in football will not be participating in the tournament either due to their country’s failure to qualify or omissions from nationals teams.
19 Dec, 2025
Anthony Joshua, Jake Paul set to clash in controversial bout despite weight concerns
Morocco Erupts in Celebration After Dramatic FIFA Arab Cup Final Win Over Jordan
Morocco faces a heavy burden of expectation at Africa Cup of Nations
Salah Breaks Premier League Goal Involvement Record
List of all AFCON winners since start of tournament in 1957
16 Dec, 2025
Morocco beat UAE to reach their first-ever Arab Cup final
The North African nation has qualified to the final unbeaten and have conceded just one goal in five matches
14 Dec, 2025
Senegal confident injured trio will be ready for AFCON in Morocco
Senegal have included three players who have been carrying injuries in their squad for the Africa Cup of Nations finals, confident that they will be ready when the tournament in Morocco kicks off later this month.
14 Dec, 2025
Côte d’Ivoire head coach defends exclusion of Nicolas Pepe from 2025 AFCON squad
Côte d’Ivoire head coach Emerse Fae has defended several contentious squad decisions, including the exclusion of Nicolas Pepe, as the nation attempts to defend the title in Morocco.
14 Dec, 2025
Salah returns for Liverpool in win over Brighton
Two goals by forward Hugo Ekitike ensured the win over and lifted Liverpool to sixth position in the table.
12 Dec, 2025
Liverpool coach to hold talks with Mo Salah amid tensions
Arne Slot says the outcome of that conversation would determine Mohamed Salah’s availability for the match against Brighton.
12 Dec, 2025
Egypt petitions FIFA to prevent LGBT-themed activities in FIFA World Cup clash with Iran
LGBT-themed demonstrations are expected to take place in 2026 FIFA World Cup match between Iran and Egypt in US.
11 Dec, 2025
Juventus battle for much needed win over Pafos in Champions League
Juventus earned a second successive win to boost their European hopes.
10 Dec, 2025
Salah supporters in Egypt resort to playing cards instead of watching Liverpool matches
At a cafe in a Cairo neighbourhood, Liverpool games once drew wall-to-wall crowds, but with Mohamed Salah off the pitch, his Egyptian fans would now rather play cards than watch the Reds play.
10 Dec, 2025
Egypt teammates rally behind Salah amid Liverpool rift
Salah was omitted from the squad that travelled to Milan for a Champions League clash with Inter on Tuesday and has hinted that he may not play for Liverpool again.
10 Dec, 2025
Côte d’Ivoire, Tanzania recall stars Zaha and Samatta for 2025 AFCON
Defending champions Côte d’Ivoire have recalled 33-year-old former Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
