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....
African football
Kenya pay $30m CAF fee as AFCON 2027 hosting preparations intensify
Kenya say they have paid the required $30 million hosting fee to CAF for AFCON 2027 and restructured their local organising setup, a move that eases immediate pressure and shifts attention back to infrastructure and delivery....
Ghana sack Otto Addo 72 days before 2026 World Cup after poor run
Ghana have parted ways with head coach Otto Addo just 72 days before the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a poor run of results, including defeats to Germany and Austria in recent friendlies. The Ghana Football Association said the decision takes immediate effect....
Falconets Resume Camping in April for Crucial U-20 Women’s World Cup Qualifier Against Malawi
Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, will resume training in April to prepare for their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier against Malawi, following their 3–1 aggregate victory over Senegal....
Senegal’s U-20 Women’s Coach Admits Outclassed by Nigeria’s Falconets
Senegal’s U-20 Women’s coach, Mbayang Thiam, admitted that his side was outclassed by Nigeria’s Falconets in their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier, which saw Nigeria win with a 3-1 aggregate scoreline....
Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle Targets Foreign-Born Players
Eric Chelle, coach of the Super Eagles, has set his sights on recruiting foreign-born players to strengthen Nigeria’s football team for upcoming qualifiers....
CAF to Decide WAFCON 2026 Hosting Next Week Amid Morocco Uncertainty
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is set to take a final decision on the hosting of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) next week, as uncertainty continues to surround Morocco’s readiness to stage the tournament....
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....
Super Falcons to Begin Training Camp for 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON)
The Super Falcons of Nigeria will open their training camp on February 20, 2026, in preparation for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), with the team set to compete in the WAFU B invitational tournament....
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....