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Sports Minister Kofi Adams: Watching Black Stars Fall to Gambia Was Painful
Ghana's sports minister admits the 4-2 home loss to The Gambia was hard to stomach as the Black Stars' AFCON 2027 qualifying hopes hang by a thread.
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Afriyie: Black Stars Must Field Their Best XI to Save AFCON 2027 Dream
Ghana sit bottom of Group C with no points, but George Afriyie insists the Black Stars can still book a ticket to AFCON 2027.
GFA admits Black Stars pain after nightmare start to AFCON qualifying
Two defeats, zero points and a restless fanbase: Ghana's FA says it feels the hurt as the Black Stars sink to the bottom of Group C.
Ghana Must Bounce Back Against Somalia as Black Stars Hunt Queiroz Successor
Two defeats, no points and no coach: the Black Stars need maximum returns from the Somalia double-header to keep their AFCON 2027 hopes alive.
Black Starlets One Win Away From WAFU Zone B U17 Semi-Finals
Ghana's Black Starlets face Benin in Ouagadougou knowing victory books their place in the WAFU Zone B U17 semi-finals.
Black Starlets Eye WAFU B U17 Semi-Final Spot Against Benin
Ghana's Black Starlets can book a last-four place in Ouagadougou on Tuesday, and assistant coach Mohammed Hamza says the squad is locked in.
Black Starlets Get Life Lessons Alongside Football in Ouagadougou
Ghana's U17 stars swapped the training pitch for a classroom as WAFU B tackled exploitation, money and life choices at the Zone B Championship.
Fianoo Demands Accountability as Black Stars Stumble in AFCON Qualifiers
Ghana sit bottom of Group C with zero points, and ex-GHALCA boss Kudjoe Fianoo says those who shape the Black Stars' setup must answer for it.
Sports Minister Sounds Alarm as Black Stars' AFCON Qualifying Nightmare Deepens
Two defeats, zero points and no head coach: Ghana's Sports Minister says the Black Stars' problems run deeper than results.
Afriyie Backs Black Stars to Rescue AFCON 2027 Dream
Ghana sit bottom of Group C with zero points, but ex-GFA vice-president George Afriyie insists the road to AFCON 2027 is far from closed.
CAF Hands Hakimi Two-Match Ban, Saibari Suspended, FRMF Fined
Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi will serve a two-match suspension with one (1) of these matches being suspended for one (1) year from the date of this decision, for his unsporting b
CAF Suspends Pape Thiaw for Five Matches, Fines Senegal FA
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed several sanctions on both Senegal and Morocco Federations, while confirming the suspension of coach Pape Thiaw for the next
Motsepe Dismisses Accusation of FIFA Influence on CAF Decisions
The Confederation of African Football (CAF)could have done a better job of explaining its decision to move the Africa Cup of Nations from every two to four years, but was standing
Senegal Stun Hosts Morocco in Extra Time to Win Second AFCON Title
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) was at its most perplexing as Senegal claimed a dramatic 1-0 extra-time victory over hosts Morocco in the final, marking the Lions of Teranga’s se
Brahim Díaz Inches Closer to AFCON Golden Boot Ahead of Final
It is rare in Africa Cup of Nations history to see as many as five players still in contention for the tournament’s Golden Boot, providing an intriguing subplot ahead of this weeke
“Morocco is plan A, Morocco is plan B, and Morocco is plan C” — Patrice Motsepe
Protests against the Moroccan government, partly triggered by spending on stadiums, will not change plans for the Africa Cup of Nations, the continent’s top football official said
South Africa Edge Nigeria to Reach First U-20 AFCON Final Since 1997
South Africa have qualified for the final of the 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Nigeria in Thursday’s semi-final.
Tylon Smith’s 66th-minute strike proved
CAF Names Royal Air Maroc as Official Partner for AFCON 2025 and WAFCON 2024
The African Football Confederation (CAF) and Royal Air Maroc (RAM) have sealed a historic strategic partnership that grants Morocco’s national airline the status of “Official Glob
Morocco Races to Complete 120 Projects Across Six Cities Ahead of AFCON 2025
A high-level strategic meeting held Thursday at Morocco’s Ministry of Interior has confirmed that preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) are progressing according
The Draw for the African Cup of Nations “Morocco 2025” Results
The draw for the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations "Morocco 2025" was held on Monday evening at the Mohammed V National Theater in the Moroccan capital, Rabat.
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CAF AFCON 2025: 19 countries secure tickets for Morocco
With only a few matches left in the qualifiers, 19 teams have secured their places at the highly anticipated TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, set to be held i
Egypt Edge Ivory Coast in Five-Goal Thriller to Reach AFCON Semi-Finals
Egypt kept their hopes of an eighth Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title alive with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Ivory Coast at Stade Adrar.
Egypt were keen to make an early sta
Osimhen shines as Nigeria ease past Algeria into AFCON semi-finals
Goals from Nigeria’s front two helped them to a dominant 2-0 victory over Algeria, sending the Super Eagles into the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to face Moroc
Brahim Díaz, Saibari Fire Morocco Into AFCON Semi-Finals
Tournament hosts Morocco sealed their spot in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-finals after goals from Brahim Díaz and Ismael Saibari secured a convincing 2-0 victory over f
Senegal see off 10-man Mali to reach AFCON semi-finals
Senegal beat 10-man Mali 1-0 to become the first team through to the semi-finals at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), extending their unbeaten run inside 90 minutes at the tourna
Holders Ivory Coast Cruise Past Burkina Faso to Reach AFCON Quarter-Finals
Ivory Coast’s defence of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title is gathering momentum after they comfortably beat Burkina Faso 3-0 in the last 16, meaning they have now won six
Osimhen, Lookman and Nigeria make light work of Mozambique to reach AFCON quarterfinals
2023 runners-up Nigeria took another step towards their first Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title since 2013 as they ended Mozambique’s historic run with a 4-0 victory in the roun
Salah Scores in Final Play of Extra Time as Egypt Beat Benin
Egypt advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals on Monday with a 3-1 win over Benin, but they needed extra time to get there in a bruising encounter that saw the Cheetah
Cameroon Withstand South Africa Fightback to Book AFCON Quarter-Final Place
Cameroon overcame a seven-game winless H2H run against South Africa (L2, D5) with a deserved 2-1 win to advance to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
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Diaz Strikes Again as Morocco Edge Tanzania to Reach AFCON Quarter-Finals
Host nation Morocco advanced to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Tanzania, putting them one step closer to a first AFCO
10-Man Mali Stun Tunisia in Penalty Shootout to Reach AFCON Quarter-Finals
Ten-man Mali defied their personnel disadvantage to advance to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-finals with a 3-2 win on penalties over Tunisia, who failed to reach the l
Gueye’s Brace Inspires Senegal Comeback Win Over Sudan to Reach AFCON Quarter-Finals
Pape Gueye’s brace helped Senegal come from behind to beat Sudan 3-1 and reach the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-finals, while also extending their unbeaten record in H2Hs
The Best XI of the Group Stage – Featuring Baleba, Mahrez, Mané, and More
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations group stage in Morocco has been an electrifying showcase of talent, with key players like Mohamed El Shenawy, Riyad Mahrez, Sadio Mané, and Amad Dia
AFCON Round of 16 Confirmed as South Africa and Nigeria Face Tough Knockout Tests
Following the end of Uganda-Nigeria (1-3) and Tanzania-Tunisia (1-1) on Tuesday, the identities of the 16 teams that made it to the knockout phase of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nation
Morocco storm into AFCON's knockout phase by thumping Zambia
Walid Regragui’s Morocco side ensured progression into the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for a fifth consecutive tournament with a stunning 3-0 victory over Zambia
South Africa Edge Zimbabwe in Five-Goal Thriller to Reach AFCON Last 16
Oswin Appollis netted a late penalty as South Africa prevailed in a thrilling contest against Zimbabwe on matchday three of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) group stage, with the
Cameroon Fight Back to Hold Ivory Coast as Group F Remains Wide Open
Five-time Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winners Cameroon fought back to hold defending champions Ivory Coast to a gripping 1-1 draw in Marrakech, moving both nations onto four poi
Nigeria Survive Late Tunisia Scare to Reach Last 16 of AFCON
Nigeria held off a late Tunisia fightback to reach the last 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Morocco.
The Super Eagles led the Group C encounter in Fes 3-0 with
Mané Rescues Senegal as Teranga Lions Hold DR Congo to Stay Top of Group D
Senegal came from behind to draw with DR Congo in Group D at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) as both sides edged a step closer to a place in the last 16.
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Mali Hold Morocco to Shock Draw, Ending Hosts’ 19-Game Winning Run
Morocco and Mali played out a 1-1 draw at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah stadium, with Brahim Diaz and Lassine Sinayoko both netting penalties – the latter denying Morocco a 20t
Egypt Edge South Africa to Reach AFCON Round of 16
A Mohamed Salah penalty was enough to help 10-man Egypt secure their progression from African Cup of Nations (AFCON) group B with a 1-0 victory over South Africa in Agadir, ending
Egypt vs South Africa - Bafana Bafana look to repeat 2019 upset of Mohamed Salah's Pharaohs
Bafana Bafana are underdogs for Friday's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group B clash with Egypt in Agadir, but the memory of their 2019 round of 16 upset of the Pharaohs is still
Mahrez Bags Brace as Algeria Cruise Past Sudan to Make Perfect AFCON Start
Riyad Mahrez became Algeria’s all-time leading Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) goalscorer, netting a brace to help secure a comfortable 3-0 win over Sudan in their 2025 Group E open
Nigeria Edge Tanzania 2–1 to Open AFCON Campaign With a Hard-Fought Win
Nigeria began their quest for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) title with a hard-fought victory over Tanzania in wet conditions in Fes.
The Super Eagles took the lead in
DR Congo Off to a Strong Start at AFCON 2025 with a Win Over Benin
After five straight pre-tournament victories, the Democratic Republic of Congo opened their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign with a 1-0 victory over a spirited Benin side th
Mohamed Salah joins African greats with AFCON scoring streak
Mohamed Salah became the first Egyptian player to score in five consecutive editions of the African Cup of Nations with his late strike in a 2-1 win over Zimbabwe on Monday.
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Morocco Kickstart the 2025 AFCON With a 2–0 Victory Over Comoros
A sensational overkick head from Ayoub El Kaabi helped hosts Morocco beat Comoros 2-0 in the opening game of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament – the fourth edition
AFCON to Shift to Four-Year Cycle Starting 2028
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be held every four years from 2028, Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe has announced.
The tournament has ta
Cameroon FA and Coach Name Different AFCON Squads, Eto'o Reportedly Axed Aboubakar to Protect Record
Cameroon are in turmoil ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations, with disputed coach Marc Brys and the Samuel Eto'o-led FA naming two different squads and Eto'o being accused of droppi
AFCON 2025: Full List of Group-Stage Fixtures
The countdown to Africa’s biggest football tournament is officially on.
The 35th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) kicks off on December 21, 2025, with Morocco set to hos
AFCON 2025 Trophy Unveiled in Paris Ahead of Morocco Tournament
The Paris stop on Wednesday of the Diaspora Tour, held to promote next month’s AFCON in Morocco, brought together prominent figures from African football as the trophy was unveile
FIFA Grants Clubs an Extra Week Before AFCON Player Release
FIFA have granted Premier League clubs an extra week to keep their stars heading to the Africa Cup of Nations.
AfroBallers understands teams will not have to release their
DR Congo Leave Yoane Wissa Out of AFCON Squad
The Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday omitted forward Yoane Wissa from their 26-man squad for the Africa Cup of Nations, with the forward having been out of action since Octo
Andre Onana Left Out of Cameroon’s AFCON Squad as David Pagou Becomes New Head Coach
Cameroon have omitted goalkeeper Andre Onana from their squad for the Africa Cup of Nations starting this month in Morocco and appointed David Pagou as coach to replace Belgian Ma
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