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
Placed in a tough group with Morocco, Mali and Zambia, the Comorian Tom Thumb will be able to rely on its two star attackers: Rafiki Saïd, scorer in the decisive match against Gambia during the qualifiers, and Myziane Maolida, the 26-year-old center forward who played for Lyon, Nice and Reims. List of Comoros Guardians: Yannick … Read more
The Pharaohs are fixed. Coach Hossam Hassan unveiled this Thursday the list of 28 names who will try to bring Egypt its eighth crown on January 18. The most successful nation in the history of the CAN, it will fly to Morocco in the wake of its superstar Mohamed Salah, in the middle of a … Read more