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Historic 2027 AFCON set for East Africa as dates for tournament confirmed

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the dates for the historic 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to be co-hosted in East Africa.
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Eritrea players missing after AFCON qualifier, likely to have fled to wealthier nations

Seven Eritrean footballers have disappeared after the national team’s ⁠Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying win over Eswatini last week, coach Hesham Yakan and an activist for Eritreans in ‌exile said.
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Kenya boss Benni McCarthy remains adamant on 2027 AFCON target

Kenya national team head coach Benni McCarthy has for the second time made it clear he wants to see Harambee Stars make it out of the group stage during the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in East Africa.
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Benni McCarthy requests more time to work with Kenya players ahead of 2027 AFCON

Kenya national team head coach Benni McCarthy has pleaded for more time with Harambee Stars to help him sharpen the team ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in East Africa.
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Kenyan government meets CAF deadline day obligations to co-host 2027 AFCON

After many weeks of uncertainty, the Kenyan government has moved to meet key Confederation of African Football (CAF) deadline day requirements in regards to hosting Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2027.
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AFCON being expanded to 28 teams, changes to be introduced to prevent repeat of 2026 fiasco

The Africa Cup of Nations is ⁠set to be increased to 28 teams from 24, CAF ‌president Patrice Motsepe said on Sunday, and also stated that the governing body would implement changes and improvements to statutes and regulations that would ensure that the farcical scenes in January’s final do not happen again.
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Impressive Ivory Coast ease past South Korea in one-sided friendly victory

Ivory Coast cruised to a 4-0 friendly victory over South Korea in Milton Keynes in their first game since exiting the Africa Cup of Nations at the quarter-final stage in January.
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Senegal parade AFCON trophy despite being stripped of title before beating Peru in Paris

Senegal on Saturday paraded the Africa Cup of Nations trophy they have been ordered to return before beating Peru 2-0 in a friendly at the Stade de France in Paris.
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Issa Diop makes debut for Morocco amid growing dispute with Senegal

Amid the controversy over Senegal being stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title ⁠and Morocco being declared winners, the international debut of Issa Diop on Friday proved something of an irony as well as public ‌relations coup.
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Senegal officially appeal to CAS against removal of Africa Cup of Nations crown

The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) lodged an appeal ⁠at the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Wednesday against ‌the decision to strip them of their ‌Africa Cup of Nations title ‌after the final result was overturned.
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Kenyan government pledges to beat CAF deadline on hosting 2027 AFCON

The government of Kenya has expressed confidence they will meet key Confederation of African Football (CAF) deadline day requirements in regards to hosting Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2027.
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Senegal and Everton's Gueye ready to give back AFCON medals to ease tensions

Midfielder Idrissa Gueye said that his Senegal side deserved to be Africa Cup of Nations champions but he was ready to "hand back the medals" to Morocco if it eases tension between the two countries.
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Betting company pays out winnings for Morocco's delayed AFCON triumph as drama continues

First, Senegal, then from Tuesday, Morocco by default. The winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) changed after two months, making the tournament one of the most bizarre in the history of major sporting events. Even though Senegal have appealed the African federation's decision to the sports arbitration court in Lausanne, one British betting company has already started paying out winnings to those who had Morocco as the champion on their tickets.
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George Weah slams CAF, urges Court of Arbitration to overturn AFCON verdict

The controversy surrounding the decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title has continued to draw mixed reactions across the African continent.
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Morocco fans welcome controversial AFCON title but Senegal's appeal breeds caution

Moroccan fans have welcomed their team's controversial coronation as Africa Cup of Nations champions, though some ⁠urged caution as Senegal prepare to challenge the ruling that has sent shockwaves through African football.
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EXCLUSIVE: Ex-Kenya FA boss faults CAF on stripping Senegal of AFCON title

Former Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Sam Nyamweya has joined the bandwagon of stakeholders castigating Confederation of African Football (CAF)’s decision to annul Senegal’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) success in Morocco.
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'Who will come and collect our medals?' - Senegal players mock AFCON decision

Senegal's national team players have ridiculed the Confederation of African Football's (CAF) decision ⁠on Tuesday to strip them of their Africa Cup of Nations title.
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'It's a disgrace': Evra says AFCON has lost credibility after CAF declare Morocco champions

The controversy surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Morocco has continued to generate a lot of reactions with former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra joining the fray to strongly protest the decision released on Tuesday.
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Claude Le Roy labels CAF verdict on Senegal vs Morocco AFCON final as ‘absurdity’

Veteran coach Claude Le Roy has aimed a dig at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following their decision to take away the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy from Senegal, and declare Morocco as the champions.
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Morocco declared winners of AFCON 2025 with CAF stripping Senegal of title

In a dramatic turn of events, the appeals committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has delivered its verdict regarding the disputes surrounding the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations held in Morocco. Senegal have been ruled to have lost by forfeit, granting the host nation an administrative victory and the title.
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Yoane Wissa back in DR Congo squad for World Cup playoff

Democratic Republic of Congo striker Yoane Wissa ⁠has returned to the squad for their World Cup playoff this month ‌after missing the Africa Cup of Nations ‌finals at the turn of ‌the year.
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Romain Saiss criticises Brahim Diaz for missed Morocco penalty in AFCON final

Former Morocco national team captain Romain Saiss has openly blasted Brahim Diaz for the missed Panenka penalty during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final between Morocco and the West African nation on January 19, in Rabat.
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Beldine Odemba confident Kenya will rewrite history at 2026 WAFCON

Kenya's women national team, Harambee Starlets, have embarked on their journey to prepare adequately for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) slated for Morocco.
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‘Free our supporters’: Kalidou Koulibaly breaks silence on detained Senegal fans

Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly has broken his silence to demand the release of Senegalese supporters currently detained in Morocco following the scuffles that ensued during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat.
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