Afcon Moves to Four-Year Cycle, African Nations League to Launch in 2029
Caf president Patrice Motsepe has unveiled a new era for African football, confirming that Afcon will shift to a four-year cycle after 2027, while introducing an annual African Nations League starting in 2029.
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Heartbreak for Sierra Leone as Morocco Snatch U20 AFCON Semis Spot
A dramatic late own goal in extra time sent Morocco through to the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2025, breaking Sierra Leone’s hearts in their historic tournament debut.
East Africa Gears Up for Historic CHAN 2025 Co-Hosting with Unified Visa Plan
Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania are finalizing preparations to co-host CHAN 2025, unveiling infrastructure upgrades and proposing a special PAMOJA Visa to ease regional travel for fans and officials.
Kenya Hold Nigeria in Four-Goal Thriller to Bow Out of U20 AFCON
Kenya’s U20 side signed off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a spirited 2-2 draw against Nigeria in Cairo. Despite twice taking the lead, the Rising Stars were pegged back by a resilient Nigerian side, with both teams trading penalties in an end-to-end contest.
AFCON U20 2025: Kenya U20 vs Tunisia U20 – Match Preview
Date: 4th May 2025 Kick-off: 18:00 EAT Venue: 30 June Air Defence Stadium, Cairo, Egypt
Brave Kenya U20 (Rising Stars) Fall to Morocco as Nigeria Edge Tunisia in AFCON U20 Opener
Kenya’s U20 national team, fondly known as the Rising Stars, saw their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) debut end in heartbreak after falling 3-2 to Morocco in a pulsating encounter at the 30 June Air Defence Stadium in Cairo, Egypt.
Simba SC and CS Constantine Seal CAF Confederation Cup Final Berths
Simba SC held Stellenbosch FC to a tense goalless draw in Durban to book their place in the CAF Confederation Cup final on aggregate, while CS Constantine edged RS Berkane 1-0 in Algeria thanks to an early second-half header from Abdennour Belhocini.
Harambee Stars Coach Benni McCarthy Among Top Candidates to Replace Riveiro at Orlando Pirates
As Jose Riveiro prepares to bow out, a thrilling coaching carousel is brewing at Orlando Pirates, with Benni McCarthy, Pitso Mosimane, Rhulani Mokwena, and more top names linked to the job. Could one of them be the next man to lead the Buccaneers into a new era?
Kenya Police Bullets Face Tough Group A in CECAFA Qualifiers
Finidi George Named Nigeria's New Head Coach, Succeeding Jose Peseiro
Egyptian Giants Al Ahly Stunned Mazembe, To Reach CAF Final
The reigning champions, Al Ahly from Egypt, will face off against perennial adversaries Esperance from Tunisia in the upcoming African Champions League final following their victorious semifinal matches on Friday.