Morocco secured their place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after defeating the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties following a thrilling 1-1 draw. Also see: Hugo Broos weighs future after Bafana Bafana’s World Cup elimination The Atlas Lions once again demonstrated the resilience and fighting spirit that have become synonymous with Moroccan football, overcoming one of […]
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The dust has not yet settled on one of the most dramatic Africa Cup of Nations finals in recent memory, and now CAF president Dr Patrice Motsepe has stepped in with a measured but telling response. After days of debate, outrage and disbelief across the continent, CAF’s Appeal Board officially overturned Senegal’s on-field 1-0 victory […]
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What should have been a moment of lasting celebration for Senegal has instead spiralled into one of African football’s most controversial disputes in recent memory. Just weeks after lifting the Africa Cup of Nations trophy on the pitch, Senegal now finds itself fighting for that same title in a courtroom. Read more: Senegal stripped of […]
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African football has been thrown into turmoil after a shocking decision that rewrites the ending of the Africa Cup of Nations final months after the final whistle had already blown. In a move few saw coming, the Confederation of African Football has officially stripped Senegal of their AFCON 2025 title and awarded the trophy to […]
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The wait for Africa’s biggest women’s football tournament just got a little longer. The Confédération Africaine de Football has officially postponed the TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2026, shifting the tournament from its original March slot to later in the year. The competition, which will be hosted by Morocco, will now take place […]
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Confusion around the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations has prompted South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, to step forward and clarify the country’s position. Speaking during a media briefing at Freedom Park on Wednesday, McKenzie responded to growing speculation that South Africa could take over hosting duties for the next […]
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The dust has barely settled on one of the most dramatic Africa Cup of Nations finals in recent memory, and already the controversy has moved off the pitch and into the boardrooms. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has confirmed it will formally appeal to both Confederation of African Football and FIFA following Senegal’s temporary walk-off […]
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For a few breathless seconds in Rabat, it felt like the Africa Cup of Nations final was tipping Morocco’s way. Home fans were on their feet, the pressure was unbearable, and destiny seemed ready to smile on the Atlas Lions. Instead, it was Senegal who walked away with the trophy, edging a gripping final 1-0 […]
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Rabat holds its breath as history beckons There are nights when football feels heavier than ninety minutes, when the silence before a penalty kick carries the weight of decades. That was the mood in Rabat on Wednesday as Morocco finally stepped closer to ending a half-century wait for continental glory, edging Nigeria 4-2 on penalties […]
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South Africa’s women’s national team wrapped up a rollercoaster year with the kind of performance fans have been waiting to see. A composed and convincing 2-0 victory over Morocco in Agadir on Tuesday night gave Banyana Banyana the perfect send-off heading into 2026, with Nonhlanhla Mthandi and Noxolo Cesane delivering the decisive second half goals. […]
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CAF Expands Women’s Africa Cup Of Nations To 16 Teams African women’s football is set for its biggest stage yet. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco will expand from 12 to 16 teams, marking a bold step forward for the continental game. […]
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Africa’s road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is heating up. While Morocco have already booked their place on the global stage, the rest of the continent’s giants — including Nigeria and South Africa — are locked in a tangled race that could come down to last-minute drama, FIFA rulings and high-stakes clashes. Morocco’s Moment […]
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