AFCON
2026 FIFA World Cup: Countdown Begins as 42 Teams Secure Qualification
As the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup intensifies, 42 nations have already booked their spots in the 48-team tournament set to take place across the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Top teams like...
Ex-Black Stars Psychologist Defends Otto Addo, Calls AFCON Criticism “Unfair”
Former Black Stars psychologist Dr. Patrick Ofori has defended head coach Otto Addo amid criticisms following Ghana’s failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Despite missing...
Asamoah Gyan Shares the Mindset That Fueled His Record-Breaking Ghana Goals
Legendary Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan has revealed the mindset that drove him to become the Black Stars’ all-time leading goalscorer, explaining the personal pressure he placed on himself to deliver...
Louis Saha Urges African Teams to Dream Bigger Ahead of World Cup Challenge
Former Manchester United and France striker Louis Saha has challenged African national teams — including South Africa’s Bafana Bafana — to embrace a winning mentality if they are to make history at...
“I Was Already Scared” – Mercy Akide Reacts to Chukwueze’s Missed Penalty Against Morocco
Former Super Falcons striker Mercy Akide has opened up on her emotions during Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 semi-final penalty shootout defeat to Morocco, revealing she feared the worst when Samuel Chukwueze...
Black Queens Aim High: Björkegren Targets Top-Four Finish and World Cup Spot at 2026 WAFCON
Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has struck a careful balance between realism and ambition as Ghana prepares for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), set to run from March 17...
AFCON Glory Turns Costly: Ibrahima Sonko Sanctioned After Celebrating Senegal’s Triumph
Sunday night delivered a whirlwind of emotions for Ibrahima Sonko — and not all of them ended well. Now serving as a talent manager at Belgian club Oud-Heverlee Leuven (OHL), the former Senegal...
“I Never Intended to Go Against Football’s Principles” — Senegal Coach Pape Thiaw Appeals Amid Possible CAF Sanction
Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has released an emotional statement expressing deep regret over the controversial scenes that unfolded during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final. The Teranga...
Black Queens Coach Bjorkegren Scouts Malta-Based Players Ahead of WAFCON 2026
Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has travelled to Malta as part of ongoing preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), with the focus on scouting Ghanaian players...
Djibouti Draw South Sudan in AFCON 2027 Preliminary Round as CECAFA Teams Learn Fate
Teams from the Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) Zone, Djibouti and South Sudan, will face each other in the preliminary round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations...
