Thirteen years after the feat, Zambia will try the impossible again. Winners to everyone’s surprise in 2012 under the orders of Hervé Renard, the Chipolopolos wrote one of the most beautiful pages in the history of African football and obtained, thanks to this monumental feat, their napkin ring at the table of the continent’s respected … Read more
For the second qualification for the African Cup of Nations in their history, the Comoros advance with pride to Morocco. Surprisingly first in Group A in qualifying for the competition, the Coelacanthes achieved the feat of relegating Tunisia, although accustomed to major competitions, to second place. 108th in the Fifa rankings, the Comorians aim to … Read more
The objective is clear for Morocco: it is the title, or nothing. Waiting for a coronation in the African Cup of Nations for half a century, Moroccan supporters can’t wait any longer. After the historic semi-final contested (and lost 2-0 against France) during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the logical next step for the … Read more
Mali is still there. Present at all the African Cups of Nations since 2008, the Eagles rarely miss out and even played in two semi-finals in 2012 and 2013, winning the bronze medal each time. Quarter-finalist in 2023, Tom Saintfiet’s men hope to shine for this edition in Morocco, they who are not qualified for … Read more
The big favorite is there. Organizing country of this 2025 African Cup of Nations, Morocco does not intend to leave any crumb to its opponents. Building on their historic semi-final during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Walid Regragui’s men seem more determined than ever to win the second CAN in the country’s history, 50 … Read more
Captain Riyad Mahrez will take his selection to Morocco. This Saturday, Vladimir Petkovic unveiled a list of 28 players summoned for CAN 2025 in Morocco with the Fennecs. The former Manchester City player will be well supported in attack, with Mohammed Amoura, Anis Hadj Moussa, but also Ilan Kebbal, the Paris FC attacking midfielder. Another … Read more
As each African Cup of Nations approaches, the subject comes back on the table. When should players be released by their clubs and made available for selection? This year, the deadline has once again been shortened, since instead of leaving their African elements free after the weekend of December 7, as initially planned, the clubs … Read more
Summons of Assane Diao for the Can: Fabregas’ revelation on his tense conversation with Pape Thiaw Cesc Fabregas, the coach of Como, does not seem to digest the call-up of Assane Diao, the lions striker, for the African Cup. This Saturday, at a press conference, his speech on this subject was not very pleasant. “I … Read more
One week before the start of CAN 2025, South Africa is facing a huge controversy. Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is the target of a complaint filed Thursday with the South African Human Rights Commission by the United Democratic Movement (UDM), a minority party in the country’s ruling coalition government. At issue: remarks “with racist … Read more
In the cages, the Lions can always count on Edouard Mendy, doubled by Yehvann Diouf. The former Stade Rennais and Chelsea goalkeeper will be well protected by a defense made up of Kalidou Koulibaly and Moussa Niakhaté. The Strasbourg resident Mamadou Sarr and the Monegasque Krépin Diatta will also be on the trip. The list … Read more