Africa
Former Harambee Stars Coach Engin Firat Dies After Heart Attack
Former Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat has died at the age of 55 after suffering a heart attack while travelling in Turkey, his Lebanese club Nejmeh SC confirmed.
CAF Postpones 2026 Women AFCON to July
The Confederation of African Football has officially postponed the 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations, moving the tournament to July and August as preparations continue for the continental showpiece in Morocco.
Goals, Drama and Upsets Mark CAF Champions League Night
It was a dramatic evening in the CAF Champions League as Pyramids FC ran riot in Nigeria, Mamelodi Sundowns were held in Congo, and Stade Malien stunned Esperance to shake up the group stage picture.
Late Ben Yedder Strike Sinks Nairobi United in CAF Confederation Cup
Nairobi United were left to rue missed chances as a late Wissam Ben Yedder goal handed Wydad Casablanca a narrow 1-0 win in their CAF Confederation Cup Group B clash at the Moi International Sports Centre.
CAF Hands Heavy Sanctions After AFCON 2025 Final Chaos
CAF has come down hard on Senegal and Morocco following ugly scenes during the AFCON 2025 final, issuing suspensions and fines worth hundreds of thousands of dollars after disciplinary breaches in the showpiece match.
Chaos, Courage and Controversy as Senegal Survive AFCON Final Storm
A night of VAR drama, protests and raw emotion ended in triumph for Senegal as they overcame Morocco 1-0 after extra time in one of the most explosive Africa Cup of Nations finals in history.
Pape Gueye Sends Senegal to AFCON Glory After Extra-Time Drama
Pape Gueye struck deep into extra time as Senegal edged Morocco 1-0 in a bruising Africa Cup of Nations final, sealing continental glory after a night of nerves and controversy.
Botswana Joins South Africa in Bid to Co-Host AFCON 2028
Botswana has officially confirmed plans to co-host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations alongside South Africa, strengthening a joint bid that CAF is expected to evaluate later this year.
Morocco Hold Their Nerve to End Nigeria’s AFCON Run on Penalties
Morocco booked their place in the Africa Cup of Nations final after edging Nigeria 4-2 on penalties, following a tense goalless semi-final settled only after extra time.
Mane Strikes Late as Senegal Edge Egypt to Reach AFCON Final
A moment of brilliance from Sadio Mané proved the difference as Senegal ground out a tense 1–0 win over Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, booking their place in the final at the Grand Stade de Tanger.