Emilio Nsue, the standout goalscorer of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and historical talisman for Equatorial Guinea, has announced his professional retirement at the age of 36. According to regional reports covering his career trajectory, the veteran utility player walks away from the game after more than two decades of club and international football … Read more
Le Cameroun et le Ghana ont officiellement validé leur qualification pour les quarts de finale de la Coupe d’Afrique des Nations Féminine (CAN) 2026, au terme d’une phase de groupes âprement disputée au Maroc, tandis que le Cap-Vert quitte la compétition avec un unique point récolté pour sa toute première participation historique au tournoi continental. … Read more
Côte d’Ivoire returns to the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) for the first time in 12 years, with the national team, known as the Éléphantes, qualifying for the tournament hosted by Morocco from July 25 to August 16, 2026. This return marks a significant milestone for Ivorian women’s football, as the team has not … Read more
The Confederation of African Football has firmly pushed back against persistent media reports claiming that the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations tournament could be expanded to feature 28 national teams. In an official communication released by governing body officials, continental football leaders characterized the widely circulated expansion rumors as inaccurate, reaffirming that tournament structures and … Read more
Claude Le Roy, the veteran French coach widely known as the “White Sorcerer” of African football, has returned to international management at age 78, taking the helm of the Congo national team. The appointment, confirmed by multiple reports emerging from the region, marks a significant return for the tactician, who has previously led the Diables … Read more
King of Morocco Grants Royal Pardon to 18 Senegalese Supporters Following CAN 2025 In a move that has resonated across the African sporting community, the King of Morocco has granted a royal pardon to 18 Senegalese football supporters who were previously imprisoned following the conclusion of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN). The development … Read more
Algeria’s CAN U17 Quarterfinal Berth Explained: How a Tiebreaker Sent Them to the World Cup May 23, 2026 — By Daniel Richardson Algeria’s U17 national team has punched its ticket to the FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar after a dramatic tiebreaker victory in the 2026 African Championship of Nations (CAN U17) group stage. Here’s … Read more
A Game of Chance: Algeria Edges Ghana via Rare Draw for CAN U17 Quarterfinal Spot In the high-stakes arena of international football, we expect the outcome to be decided by a striker’s instinct, a goalkeeper’s reflex, or a tactical masterstroke. We accept the agony of a penalty shootout because, at the particularly least, the players … Read more
Three Senegalese Fans and French National Freed After Serving Sentences Related to 2025 AFCON Final Three Senegalese supporters and a French national have been released from Moroccan custody after completing their sentences linked to incidents surrounding the controversial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal. The releases follow a prolonged legal process … Read more
Senegalese Supporters’ Appeal Postponed in Morocco Following CAN 2025 Violence The legal battle surrounding the aftermath of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) took another turn this week as the Rabat Court of Appeal postponed the trial of 18 Senegalese supporters. The group, who have been in detention since January 2026, are appealing convictions … Read more