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Cameroon, Algeria and Ivory Coast start AFCON strong

Cameroon opened their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Gabon in Agadir, putting behind them a turbulent build-up to the tournament. Karl Etta Eyong’s early strike proved decisive, while Algeria, Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso also started their group-stage journeys with wins on Wednesday. The Indomitable Lions arrived at the competition amid confusion and controversy. After Belgian coach Marc Brys was dismissed in unclear circumstances, local coach David Pagou was appointed to lead the team. However, Brys publicly claimed he had not been formally informed of his removal and even announced his own squad for the tournament. Matters were further complicated when Pagou unveiled his selection, leaving out established stars such as André Onana, Vincent Aboubakar and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting. The Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT) eventually clarified the situation, but combined with the injury of […]

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AFCON 2025 set for kickoff in Morocco

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Morocco today, bringing together 24 of the continent’s best teams in a tournament already marked by debate over its timing. The competition was originally planned for the summer but was moved to December and January, a switch that has angered many European clubs forced to release key African players mid season.​ Columnist Patrick Omorodion notes that the calendar change has revived long standing tensions between club and country whenever AFCON is staged during the European season. Despite the complaints, he argues that African football authorities must prioritise conditions that suit the continent’s climate and infrastructure rather than bowing completely to European interests.​ The expanded 24 team format means more countries now have the chance to play on the big stage, raising excitement among fans across Africa. However, it also increases pressure […]

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Morocco under pressure as AFCON begins

Host nation Morocco enter the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations under intense pressure to deliver the title as the continent’s top ranked team and World Cup semi finalists. The Atlas Lions open the tournament on Sunday night against Comoros at the new 69,000 seat Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.​ Morocco are ranked 11th in the world by FIFA and arrive at AFCON on the back of a record run of 18 consecutive victories in all competitions. Coach Walid Regragui has repeatedly stated that the clear objective is to win the trophy on home soil in front of their own fans.​ Regragui admitted that his players will face extra pressure because of the expectations surrounding them but called it a positive motivation. He said anything short of lifting the title would be viewed as a failure for a team that […]

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AFCON 2025 prize money and five biggest shocks in tournament history

The Africa Cup of Nations has grown into one of world football’s most lucrative international tournaments, with AFCON 2025 in Morocco set to offer a record prize pool of 32 million dollars. According to CAF’s official breakdown, the champions will earn 7 million dollars, the runners up 4 million dollars and the two beaten semi finalists 2.5 million dollars each.​ Quarter finalists will receive 1.3 million dollars per team, while all eight nations knocked out in the Round of 16 get 800,000 dollars each. The two best third placed teams who fail to advance from the group stage will take home 700,000 dollars each and the remaining six fourth placed sides receive 500,000 dollars apiece.​ These figures highlight how far AFCON has come since earlier editions. In 2019 the winners, Algeria, received 4.5 million dollars and runners up Senegal earned […]

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Full Premier League List Of Stars Heading To AFCON 2025

A host of Premier League players will be absent when the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Morocco, as national teams confirm their final squads for the tournament. According to the latest breakdown, about 40 players from the English top flight are expected to represent various African countries at AFCON 2025.​ The list cuts across most clubs, with some teams losing multiple first team regulars for several weeks. Sunderland, Fulham, Manchester United, Liverpool, Brentford, Wolves, Burnley, West Ham, Crystal Palace, Bournemouth, Everton, Nottingham Forest and others all have players called up.​ Among the biggest names is Liverpool star Mohamed Salah, who will again lead Egypt’s attack at the tournament. Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush has also been called up by Egypt, adding to the list of top Premier League attackers heading to Morocco.​ Manchester United will see Bryan […]

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 Salah trains with Liverpool but set to miss Inter clash

Mohamed Salah took part in Liverpool training on Monday but is not expected to be in the squad to face Inter Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday. The session was held at Anfield before the team’s trip to Italy and was open to the media.​ The 33 year old forward recently granted a tense interview in which he said he felt thrown under the bus by the club during a difficult season. He also stated that his relationship with head coach Arne Slot had broken down.​ Salah was an unused substitute in Liverpool’s 3 3 draw at Leeds United at the weekend, the third consecutive match he has started on the bench. In the previous two games he came on as a substitute in a 1 1 home draw with Sunderland and remained on the bench in a 2 […]

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Full list of countries qualified for 2026 WAFCON

Twelve countries have secured their places in the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), including hosts Morocco. The qualification process concluded on Tuesday, finalizing most of the lineup for the continental tournament. Reigning champions Nigeria advanced after defeating Benin 3-1 on aggregate, earning their record 11th consecutive WAFCON appearance. Malawi and Cape Verde made history by qualifying for the tournament for the first time. Kenya also booked their second appearance after a convincing 4-1 win over The Gambia. Burkina Faso sealed their second qualification by beating Togo 3-0 on aggregate. Other familiar names joining the lineup include Algeria, Ghana, South Africa, Senegal, Tanzania, and Zambia. Four additional spots remain open to complete the 16-team tournament. These will likely be decided through playoff matches involving some of the teams eliminated in the second round, though official details are yet to […]

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Super Falcons Set for Cameroon Clash as WAFCON 2025 Preparations Kick Off After Six-Month Hiatus

Nigeria vs Cameroon: Super Falcons Break Silence with High-Stakes Friendly Nigeria’s Super Falcons will lock horns with arch-rivals Cameroon in a high-octane international friendly, marking the start of their delayed preparations for the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. The match, reported by journalist Sam Ahmadu, comes after a six-month hiatus for the 11-time African champions, who last played in December 2023—a 2-1 defeat to France. WAFCON 2025: Nigeria’s Uphill Battle to Reclaim Glory Current Holders: South Africa’s Banyana Banyana, unbeaten in five matches since December (including wins over Lesotho and Malawi). Nigeria’s Challenge: The Falcons aim to reclaim their continental throne but face rusty form and limited match practice. Key Stat: Nigeria last won WAFCON in 2018; South Africa dethroned them in 2022. Cameroon Friendly: A Litmus Test for the Falcons Purpose: Shake off rust, test tactics, and evaluate new talent ahead of WAFCON. Timing: Scheduled for the […]

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Ghana Set for Crucial AFCON Qualifier Against Sudan in Accra.

Ghana's Black Stars are preparing to face Sudan in a crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Accra Sports Stadium on Thursday, October 10, 2024. After a loss to Angola and a draw with Niger, the Stars are eager for a victory to boost their qualification hopes. Sudan, who also lost their last match to Angola, will be looking to regain form.Despite key players like Thomas Partey and Joseph Painstil being unavailable, stars such as Jordan Ayew, Antoine Semenyo, and Tariq Lamptey are expected to lead Ghana to success. The Black Stars have a strong home record against Sudan, with four wins and one draw in their past five encounters.Kick-off is set for 4:00 PM at the Accra Sports Stadium.

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