AFCON
Copper Queens Unveil 38-Player Provisional Squad for WAFCON 2026 Showdown
Zambia’s Women’s National Team, the Copper Queens, have announced a 38-player provisional squad as they step up preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) set to be staged in...
Lesotho Teams Up With South Africa and Botswana in Joint AFCON 2028 Hosting Bid
Lesotho has officially thrown its support behind South Africa’s bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, joining Botswana in a growing Southern African coalition for the prestigious tournament....
Ethiopia Submits Official Bid to Host 2028 Africa Cup of Nations
The Ethiopian Football Federation (EFF) has formally submitted a bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, adjusting its plans following recent changes to the tournament’s scheduling. Ethiopia had...
AFCON 2025: Chelle Criticized Over Exclusion of NPFL Players from Super Eagles Squad
The absence of Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) players from the Super Eagles squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has sparked criticism, with NFF Technical Director Augustine Eguavoen...
Debate Rekindled: Why Home-Based Players Still Deserve a Place in the Super Eagles
Nigeria’s disappointing outing at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Championship (CHAN) in Morocco reignited fierce debate over the relevance of home-based players to the Super Eagles. After a poor...
AFCON Lessons: Adeboye Lauds Super Eagles, Urges Nigeria to Learn From Morocco’s World-Class Facilities
Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Grassroots Sports Development, Adeyinka Adeboye, has reflected on the recently concluded Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, describing it as a...
GFA Vows Full Backing for Black Queens as WAFCON 2026 Ambitions Take Shape
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has expressed strong confidence in the Black Queens, promising total commitment and support as the team prepares for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations...
Edema Fuludu Hails Morocco’s Hosting and Super Eagles’ Progress at AFCON 2025
Former Super Eagles defender Edema Fuludu has applauded the steady growth of the Africa Cup of Nations, crediting recent improvements to the leadership of CAF president Patrice Motsepe. Fuludu...
Senegal Fans Rally Behind Pape Thiaw With Crowdfunding Drive to Settle $100,000 AFCON Fine
Senegalese football supporters have launched a crowdfunding campaign to help national team head coach Pape Thiaw pay a $100,000 fine handed down after the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against...
Le Roy: Nigeria Paved the Way for Senegal’s AFCON 2025 Final Win, Names Morocco Best Team Overall
Claude Le Roy, the legendary coach who won the Africa Cup of Nations in 1988, has revealed how Nigeria indirectly helped Senegal claim the 2025 AFCON title by tiring out Morocco in the semifinals....
