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🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

AFCON 2025: Trial of 18 Senegalese supporters arrested in Morocco opens

The trial of 18 Senegalese supporters and one French national accused of hooliganism for their involvement in post-match violence during the AFCON 2025 final opens in Rabat.

Feb 19 β€’ 08:42 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

A member of CAF: "The Moroccan national team was wronged in the African Cup final"

A CAF official criticized the officiating in the African Cup final, claiming that Morocco was unfairly treated during the match.

Feb 18 β€’ 13:53 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

CAF: African Cup of Nations may increase to 28 teams

CAF President Patrice Motsepe announced plans for the African Cup of Nations to potentially expand to 28 teams and confirmed the tournament's future schedule every four years.

Feb 13 β€’ 15:28 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

CAF begins stadium inspection ahead of AFCON 2027

The Confederation of African Football is inspecting facilities in Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya in preparation for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

Feb 12 β€’ 03:44 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

CAF Brings 'Ndala' Back into the Spotlight for AFCON Final Referee

The African Football Confederation has appointed Congolese referee Jean Jacques Ndala to officiate an upcoming match despite controversy surrounding his performance in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.

Feb 7 β€’ 10:57 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
Sports

Senegalese detained at the African Cup declare hunger strike

Eighteen Senegalese fans detained in Morocco after incidents at the African Cup of Nations final have begun a hunger strike, demanding clarity on the charges against them while expressing grievances over language barriers during police interrogations.

Feb 6 β€’ 16:32 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Večernji List
Sports

The most successful coach in the history of the Moroccan national team has resigned

Walid Regragui, the coach of the Moroccan national football team, has submitted his resignation to the Moroccan Football Association after leading the team to notable successes including a World Cup semi-final and an African Cup of Nations final.

Feb 6 β€’ 14:40 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Sports

Football: at Chelsea, the great London challenge for Senegalese African champion Mamadou Sarr

At just 20 years old, Senegalese defender Mamadou Sarr is set to take on a major challenge at Chelsea after a successful stint at Strasbourg and participation in the 2025 African Cup of Nations.

Feb 4 β€’ 15:10 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
Sports

AFCON 2025: Morocco to appeal CAF fines, bans over final chaos

Morocco's football federation plans to appeal against fines and player bans imposed by the Confederation of African Football following disorder during the Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal.

Feb 3 β€’ 16:32 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Sports

CAN 2025: Morocco appeals CAF sanctions after tumultuous final against Senegal

Morocco's royal football federation plans to contest sanctions from the CAF following a contentious African Cup of Nations final against Senegal.

Feb 3 β€’ 15:59 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Morocco appeals CAF sanctions following African Cup Final incidents

The Moroccan Football Federation announced its intention to appeal sanctions imposed by CAF following incidents during the Africa Cup of Nations final, arguing that the penalties do not match the gravity of the events.

Feb 3 β€’ 12:40 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Sports

Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2026: Has Morocco Renounced Hosting the Competition Two Months Before Kickoff?

Amid conflicting statements from South African officials and silence from CAF, there are persistent rumors regarding a potential change in the host country for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, originally set to take place in Morocco.

Feb 2 β€’ 14:22 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Sports

Senegal's football federation says it will not appeal CAF sanctions

Senegal's football federation announced it will not contest the sanctions imposed by the Confederation of African Football following the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations incidents.

Feb 1 β€’ 16:01 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

CAF Unveils Exceptional Ball for Africa Cup Final

The African Football Confederation (CAF) has introduced a special commemorative version of the official ball for the Africa Cup of Nations final, taking place in Morocco, where Morocco will face Senegal.

Jan 16 β€’ 13:29 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Morocco's Weapons to Overcome Senegal and Embrace African Glory

Morocco's national team relies on the tactical prowess of coach Walid Regragui to defeat the Senegalese team in the Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat, while also urging fans to provide vocal support rather than merely attending for selfies and snacks.

Jan 16 β€’ 11:17 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Hossam Hassan Faces Harsh Criticism Due to Controversial Statements

Hossam Hassan, the coach of Egypt's national team, faces backlash from analysts following his comments about other African teams' 'jealousy' of Egypt's football history after the team was eliminated from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Jan 15 β€’ 08:51 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Eto'o suspended for 4 matches and fined $20,000

The African Football Confederation announced the suspension of Samuel Eto'o, the president of the Cameroonian Football Federation, for four matches due to alleged inappropriate behavior during his team's loss against Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.

Jan 15 β€’ 06:16 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Index.hr
Sports

VIDEO The Craziest Move of the African Championship. Moroccan Goalkeeper Saves Penalty for the Final

Moroccan goalkeeper Bono became a national hero after saving two penalties against Nigeria in the African Cup of Nations semifinals, securing a spot in the final against Senegal.

Jan 15 β€’ 05:48 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
Sports

African Nations Cup: Morocco led by El Kaabi reaches the final against Senegal

Morocco triumphed over Nigeria 4-2 on penalties to reach the final of the African Nations Cup, where they will face Senegal.

Jan 15 β€’ 04:48 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
Sports

AFCON 2025: after sending Senegal to the final, Sadio ManΓ© announces this is his "very last AFCON"

After scoring the decisive goal against Egypt in the semi-finals, Sadio ManΓ© declared that the upcoming tournament will be his last African Cup of Nations with Senegal.

Jan 14 β€’ 21:13 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Index.hr
Sports

VIDEO End for Salah and Egypt. Mane with Senegal secured the Nations Cup final

Senegal became the first finalist of the African Nations Cup in Morocco by defeating Egypt 1-0, thanks to Sadio Mane's goal in the 78th minute.

Jan 14 β€’ 19:06 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France24
Sports

Best African players: Morocco's coach expects spectacular AFCON semis

Morocco's coach Walid Regragui anticipates an exciting Africa Cup of Nations semifinals featuring Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, and Nigeria, all strong contenders for the title.

Jan 14 β€’ 11:07 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

20 Players Threatened with Absence from the African Cup of Nations Final

Twenty players face the risk of missing the final match of the 2025 African Cup of Nations due to potential suspensions, with the semifinals taking place today in Morocco.

Jan 14 β€’ 09:38 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Badou Zaki Reveals Keys to Crossing to the African Cup Final

Former Moroccan national team coach Badou Zaki anticipates that the match between Morocco and Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals will be one of the strongest games of the tournament due to the high technical quality of both teams.

Jan 14 β€’ 04:50 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Giant Screens in France to Show African Cup of Nations Matches

French authorities have announced the installation of giant screens in two areas to allow residents to watch the remaining matches of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations taking place in Morocco.

Jan 14 β€’ 02:44 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

"We are Africa champions 7 times".. Egypt coach talks about Senegal's "complex" and Salah, Mane

Egypt's coach Hossam Hassan stated that Senegal does not pose a complex for his team ahead of their African Cup of Nations semi-final match, recalling their recent encounters.

Jan 13 β€’ 12:28 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

Trump's travel ban on African countries puts World Cup dreams in jeopardy

The Trump administration's travel ban affecting Senegal and Ivory Coast has disrupted World Cup plans for fans from these nations ahead of the 2026 tournament.

Jan 13 β€’ 11:55 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

The 'Knot': The Hidden Enemy of Some Teams in the Africa Cup of Nations

The article explores the psychological 'knot' that affects certain African national teams in the Africa Cup of Nations, highlighting historical rivalries that create recurring nightmares for specific teams.

Jan 13 β€’ 11:38 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Morocco Dreams of Repeating the "Sousse Scenario" Against Nigeria in the African Cup Semi-Final

Morocco continues to pursue its dream of winning a second African Cup of Nations title as it faces Nigeria in the semi-finals hosted in its own stadiums.

Jan 13 β€’ 08:28 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Unprecedented historical event in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco has witnessed a historic first with four African coaches leading their teams to the semi-finals, as confirmed by the official website of the African Football Confederation.

Jan 13 β€’ 02:01 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Sold illusion for $40,000: Arrest of a 'sorcerer' who promised Mali the Africa Cup title

A man posing as a 'fortune teller' on social media was arrested for fraud after promising Mali a victory in the Africa Cup of Nations and collecting over 22 million West African francs (about $39,000) in donations.

Jan 12 β€’ 16:05 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

CAF announces details of the qualifying draw for the Africa Cup 2027

The African Football Confederation (CAF) announced the qualification draw system for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations 2027, to be held in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.

Jan 12 β€’ 15:25 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Artificial Intelligence Determines the Identity of the African Cup Champion

Artificial intelligence predicts which team is most likely to win the Africa Cup of Nations, now at its penultimate stage in Morocco with four teams remaining.

Jan 12 β€’ 12:26 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

What is the truth about black magic in football?

Nigerian coach Eric Shelly attributes his team's penalty shootout loss to the Democratic Republic of Congo in the African Cup of Nations to 'black magic' used by the opposing players.

Jan 12 β€’ 07:21 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Within 24 hours.. Malian player compensates for African disappointment with a title in Turkey

Malian international player Nini Dorjilis had a remarkable day, experiencing both elimination from the Africa Cup of Nations and a historic victory in Turkey within 24 hours.

Jan 12 β€’ 06:59 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Index.hr
Sports

He stood like a statue at every match of his national team. The government bought him a Jeep

Kuka Muladinga, a radio host from the DR Congo, gained viral fame for his unique, statue-like presence during national team matches, standing still as fans celebrated around him, leading to the government gifting him a Jeep after the team was eliminated from the tournament.

Jan 11 β€’ 18:07 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Luka Zidane's market value doubles and he receives a professional offer despite African exit

Luka Zidane, the Algerian goalkeeper, has attracted interest from European clubs following his impressive performance at the Africa Cup of Nations, with Dinamo Zagreb reportedly keen on signing him during the current winter transfer window.

Jan 11 β€’ 16:10 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Riyad Mahrez Sends a Touching Message to Algerians After African Elimination

Algerian team captain Riyad Mahrez expressed heartfelt sentiments to the 'Desert Warriors' fanbase following their 2-0 defeat to Nigeria in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025.

Jan 11 β€’ 13:56 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Večernji List
Sports

VIDEO General chaos after the African Cup of Nations match: Blame it on the son of the legendary Zidane

Nigeria's national football team has reached the semifinals of the African Cup of Nations after defeating Algeria 2-0, with Victor Osimhen scoring both goals.

Jan 11 β€’ 08:41 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Salah writes history and surpasses legends of the African continent

Mohamed Salah becomes the first player in Africa Cup of Nations history to score against 11 different national teams, surpassing previous records held by Samuel Eto'o, Didier Drogba, and Andre Ayew.

Jan 11 β€’ 03:33 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Index.hr
Sports

VIDEO Big Brawl After African Cup of Nations Match. Zidane's Son Sparked It All

Nigeria advanced to the semi-finals of this year's African Cup of Nations by defeating Algeria 2-0, but the match ended in chaos with a brawl sparked by Zidane's son.

Jan 11 β€’ 00:00 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Večernji List
Sports

Egypt eliminates the defending champion Ivory Coast and reaches the semifinals of the African Cup

Egypt's national football team triumphed over Ivory Coast with a dramatic 3-2 victory, securing a place in the semifinals of the African Cup of Nations.

Jan 10 β€’ 21:30 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Index.hr
Sports

The defending champion of the African Cup of Nations has fallen. Here are the semifinalists

Egypt has eliminated the defending champions Ivory Coast in a dramatic 3-2 match to secure their place among the semifinalists of the African Cup of Nations.

Jan 10 β€’ 21:15 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
Sports

Algeria-Nigeria: fights on and off the field, blows in the mixed zone... tense end to the match in Marrakech

The match between Algeria and Nigeria in the African Cup of Nations quarter-finals was marred by violence both on the field and in the mixed zone, with Nigeria winning 2-0.

Jan 10 β€’ 20:46 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Index.hr
Sports

Great news for Dinamo. Two key players are returning, they were eliminated from the Nations Cup

Nigeria's national team advanced to the semifinals of the African Cup of Nations after defeating Algeria 2-0, which is positive news for Dinamo fans as two key players return from the tournament.

Jan 10 β€’ 17:59 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Sports

Man Utd star Noussair Mazraoui eyed for transfer as major decision made

Noussair Mazraoui of Manchester United is being targeted for transfer by Juventus while he is currently unavailable due to the African Cup of Nations.

Jan 10 β€’ 17:56 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Sports

Bryan Mbeumo speaks out as Man Utd star set to return to Old Trafford

Bryan Mbeumo expresses sadness over Cameroon’s exit from the African Cup of Nations as he prepares to return to Manchester United.

Jan 10 β€’ 16:29 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Live.. Algeria vs Nigeria in the Quarterfinals of the African Cup of Nations 2025

This article provides live coverage of the match between Algeria and Nigeria in the quarterfinals of the 2025 African Cup of Nations at the Grand Stadium of Marrakech.

Jan 10 β€’ 11:30 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Eto'o Ignites Enthusiasm in the 'Indomitable Lions' Despite African Elimination

Samuel Eto'o, the president of the Cameroon Football Federation, delivered an inspiring speech to the national team players after their 2-0 loss to Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals, expressing his support and urging them to take pride in their performance.

Jan 10 β€’ 11:08 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Exclusion of Referee in Algeria vs. Nigeria Match at Africa Cup of Nations Due to Shoe

The African Football Confederation (CAF) has unexpectedly withdrawn Somali referee Omar Abdulqader Artan from officiating the Algeria versus Nigeria quarter-final match in the Africa Cup of Nations just hours before the game.

Jan 10 β€’ 09:54 UTC

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