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Lesotho hunt for coach, eye 2027 AFCON

Lesotho’s hunt for a national team coach has begun in earnest ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The Likuena’s coaching job fell vacant after the Lesotho Football Association (LeFA) axed coach Leslie Notsi last week. Now, the association has released a statement inviting applications for the job. The new coach is […]

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Kenya President rewards Benni McCarthy after CHAN campaign

Kenya national team head coach Benni McCarthy was among those honoured by President William Ruto during Jamhuri Day, a day celebrated to mark when the East African nation became an independent country. The South African legend was conferred the top honour after a stellar year in which he led the national team to the quarters […]

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Nigeria legend Babangida picks Morocco as AFCON favourites

While Tijani Babangida is not ruling out a successful campaign for Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Super Eagles legend believes Morocco are strong favourites to win the trophy. The 35th edition of the AFCON is scheduled to kick off in the North African nation from December 21 to January 18. […]

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SAFA faces fresh bonus dispute as CHAN players await R100,000 payouts

The South African Football Association (SAFA) is once again embroiled in a financial dispute, as players who represented the nation at the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) tournament claim they are still owed approximately R100,000 each in performance bonuses.

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Iwobi says Nigeria have quality to win AFCON 2025 in Morocco

Nigeria winger Alex Iwobi believes the Super Eagles have what it takes to challenge for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. The West African nation will head into the AFCON after a major setback which saw them miss out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be hosted by the United States, […]

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Stunning strikes: Ndlondlo and Bayazid earn CAF Goal of the Year nominations

Two unforgettable goals scored against the Uganda Cranes during the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) have been shortlisted for the prestigious 2025 CAF Goal of the Year Award.

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Madagascar players and federation resolve CHAN 2024 bonus dispute

Madagascar national side players have settled their disagreement with the country’s football federation regarding bonus payments after they ended the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) in second place. The rift between the Madagascar Football Federation (FMF) and the local Barea players has been resolved amicably. Following a long discussion between the FMF and the players, […]

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CAF Awards 2025 : La liste complète des nommés masculins révélée

La Confédération africaine de football (CAF) a levé le voile sur les nominés des CAF Awards 2025 dans les catégories masculines, récompensant les exploits fulgurants de joueurs, entraîneurs, clubs et équipes nationales qui ont enflammé la saison du 6 janvier au 15 octobre 2025. La course au titre de Joueur de l’Année 2025 des CAF […]

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La CAF annonce des bénéfices de près de 10 millions de dollars

La Confédération africaine de football (CAF) a annoncé son premier bénéfice net depuis plusieurs années, dans un contexte de forte croissance financière et d’investissement accumulé dans le football continental. Cette annonce est intervenue lors de la 47ème Assemblée Générale Ordinaire de la CAF, présidée par Patrice Motsepe, lundi à Kinshasa, en République Démocratique du Congo […]

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CHAN star Lalaina Rafanomezantsoa signs with Algerian side Paradou

Madagascar CHAN National Team midfielder Lalaina Rafanomezantsoa is expected to sign for Algerian side Paradou AC.

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