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Last Updated:March 30, 2026, 9:01 PM IST CAF reportedly confirmed AFCON’s expansion to include 28 teams instead of 24. But, there exists a lack of clarity regarding when and how the changes will be implemented. AFCON has already undergone one major expansion in recent years, moving from 16 to 24 teams in 2019. (Credit: X)…
Last Updated:March 18, 2026, 08:42 IST Senegal lost their Africa Cup of Nations title after a controversial final. CAF ruled Senegal forfeited, awarding Morocco a 3-0 win. Sadio Mane holds up the trophy as he celebrates with his teammates after winning the Africa Cup of Nations (Picture credit: AFP) The Senegal football team were handed…
Last Updated:December 31, 2025, 10:08 IST Tanzania, who have been striving to progress beyond the group stage since 1980, secured their spot in the round of 16 with two draws and one loss. Tanzania’s players pose before their AFCON group match against Tunisia. (AP Photo) Tanzania advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage…
Last Updated:December 29, 2025, 08:05 IST With six points from two Group E matches and no goals conceded, Algeria, champions in 1990 and 2019, are living up to their status as pre-tournament favourites. Riyad Mahrez (center) celebrates with his teammates after converting a spot kick. (AP Photo) Algeria secured their place in the knockout stage…
Last Updated:December 28, 2025, 07:54 IST Osimhen and Mane starred as Nigeria reached the Africa Cup of Nations last-16, while Senegal, DR Congo and Benin remain in contention after dramatic group stage matches. Osimhen and Mane led their teams to victory at AFCON (AP) Victor Osimhen and Sadio Mane delivered once again as Nigeria booked…
Last Updated:December 23, 2025, 08:25 IST Mohamed Salah scored a stoppage-time winner as Egypt beat Zimbabwe 2-1 in Agadir, lifting Egypt atop Group B at AFCON. Salah celebrates his winner with Marmoush (X) Mohamed Salah delivered the loudest reminder of his enduring class by scoring a dramatic stoppage-time winner to hand Egypt a gripping 2-1…
Last Updated:November 15, 2025, 07:43 IST Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martinez led Argentina to a 2-0 win over Angola in Luanda, celebrating 50 years of Angolan independence. Lionel Messi starred as Argentina beat Angola 2-0 in Luanda (X) Lionel Messi delivered another composed and influential performance, scoring his first goal on African soil, as Argentina…
Last Updated: October 15, 2024, 07:33 IST Nigeria lead Group D with seven points from three matches. (AP Photo) The Libyan football federation denied any impropriety, saying in a statement it had the “utmost respect” for Nigeria. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed Monday that their national team had returned home after alleged “inhumane treatment”…
Sol Bamba came through the PSG youth system. (Image: X) Leeds United officially announced the passing of the former club captain, Sol Bamba at the age of 39. Ex-Ivory Coast international defender Sol Bamba, who overcame cancer to resume his playing career, has died at the age of 39, his former clubs announced on Saturday….