South Sudan and Lesotho have successfully progressed to the group stage of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Pamoja 2027 qualifiers following decisive aggregate victories in Sunday’s preliminary round clashes. The Bright Stars of South Sudan advanced despite falling 1-0 to Djibouti in the second leg played in Juba. Their emphatic 4-0 triumph in
Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe has reiterated that the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will proceed as scheduled in the joint-host nations of Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania. Speaking during a press conference on Sunday, Motsepe dismissed growing concerns about the region’s preparedness, insisting that the continental showpiece will remain in East
Senegal have defiantly showcased the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy ahead of their international friendly with Peru, even after being officially stripped of the continental crown by the Confederation of African Football. The West African giants were initially crowned champions following a tense and controversial final against Morocco on January 18. The decisive match
The journey to the 2027 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations gathered pace with contrasting results across the preliminary round, as South Sudan delivered a commanding performance while Seychelles dug deep to earn a stalemate. In Juba, South Sudan produced a ruthless display to dismantle Djibouti 4-0 in the first leg, putting themselves firmly on course
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has delivered a sobering progress report on the preparedness of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, revealing that none of the proposed competition stadiums currently meets required standards. A joint inspection team led by CAF’s Head of Safety & Security Dr Christian Emeruwa
The race for continental supremacy has reached its climax as the semi-final fixtures of the CAF Champions League 2025/26 season have been confirmed following a gripping quarter-final stage. South African giants Mamelodi Sundowns will take on Tunisia’s Esperance Sportive de Tunis in a high-stakes clash between two of Africa’s most consistent sides, while Morocco is
Following the decision to award them the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has formally acknowledged the ruling issued by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeals Committee. In its reaction, the FRMF clarified that its position throughout the process was not aimed at disputing the on-field performances of
The battle for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title has dramatically shifted from the pitch to the courtroom, with the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) officially moving to challenge a controversial ruling at the Court of Arbitration for Sport. In a strongly worded statement, the FSF criticized the decision by the Confederation of African Football
Mamelodi Sundowns and Esperance Sportive de Tunis secured important first-leg victories as the CAF Champions League quarterfinals got underway, while the other two ties ended level ahead of the decisive return fixtures this weekend. South African giants Mamelodi Sundowns produced the most convincing result of the round, defeating Stade Malien 3–0 in Pretoria. Goals from
After needing time to settle at his new club, Okello appears to have fully found his footing, playing a decisive role in a dominant performance that secured Yanga a place in the Round of 16. The evening began in electric fashion as Yanga struck inside the opening minute. Midfielder Mudathir Yahya calmly finished to hand