NSC Calms Chelle Exit Fears As Super Eagles Contract Talks Continue
Bukola Olopade says Eric Chelle is not distracted by Algeria links, but the Super Eagles coach’s improved contract has not yet been officially completed....
AFCON
CAF Opens Race For 2028, 2032 And 2036 AFCON Hosting Rights
CAF has opened the bidding process for the 2028, 2032 and 2036 Africa Cup of Nations, inviting all 54 Member Associations to compete for hosting rights....
Mahrez Retires From Algeria Duty After World Cup Exit
Riyad Mahrez has announced his retirement from international football after Algeria’s 2-0 defeat to Switzerland ended their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign....
Hugo Broos’ final FIFA World Cup has ended in stoppage-time heartbreak.
Hugo Broos said this was his last World Cup after South Africa’s historic knockout run ended with a late 1-0 defeat to Canada....
Eric Chelle Says Super Eagles Must Win Trophies As Nigeria Pressure Enters Result Phase
Eric Chelle Super Eagles pressure narrative intensified after the Nigeria coach admitted trophies remain the only acceptable currency in Nigerian football. Having already overseen AFCON competition and crucial World Cup qualification fixtures, Chelle is no longer viewed as a new appointment but as a coach entering the accountability phase, with supporters now demanding tactical clarity, consistency and visible progress from the Super Eagles....
Tom Saintfiet Steps Down As Mali Head Coach After Two-Year Spell
Tom Saintfiet has left his role as Mali head coach, ending a two-year spell with the Eagles after guiding the team through a stable run....
Motsepe welcomes corruption probe as AFCON final crisis deepens
CAF president Patrice Motsepe says he would welcome any investigation into corruption allegations after the row over Senegal losing the 2025 AFCON title to Morocco....
Senegal To Parade AFCON Trophy In Paris As CAS Battle Over Title Intensifies
Senegal will parade the Africa Cup of Nations trophy before Saturday’s friendly against Peru in Paris despite CAF stripping them of the title. The move comes as the Senegalese Football Federation pushes ahead with a legal fight at CAS to overturn the controversial ruling....
Walid Regragui’s Future with Morocco in Doubt After AFCON Fallout
Morocco national football team head coach Walid Regragui is facing mounting pressure following Morocco’s AFCON campaign, as reports of internal tension continue despite official denials from the federation....
Morocco Appeals CAF Sanctions After Controversial AFCON Final
Morocco has decided to appeal CAF’s sanctions after a chaotic Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, which saw fines and match bans imposed on the host nation and player Ismael Saibari....