Captain Takes Stand Against Controversial Decision MOROCCO’S captain, Achraf Hakimi, has sparked widespread debate across African football after publicly rejecting the Africa Cup of Nations title awarded to his country following a controversial ruling by Confederation of African Football. In a bold and unexpected move, the Paris Saint-Germain defender announced he would refuse to accept […]
CAS Decision Could Reshape Senegal’s AFCON Future SENEGAL could face exclusion from the next Africa Cup of Nations if the Court of Arbitration for Sport upholds a controversial ruling by the Confederation of African Football over the 2025 final. The dispute stems from the dramatic conclusion of the 2025 AFCON showpiece, where Senegal were deemed […]
Senegal Refuses to Accept CAF Decision THE Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF) has formally rejected the decision of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeal Board that awarded Morocco the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title. In a statement issued on 17 March 2026, Senegal’s football authorities described the ruling as “unfair, unprecedented, and […]
Morocco Clinches AFCON Title Amid Controversy THE Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially awarded Morocco the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title following a ruling that Senegal forfeited the final match. The announcement, made on Tuesday, comes after a dramatic and chaotic conclusion to the final played at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in […]
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH CAF 2026 World Cup Referee List Excludes Nigeria THE Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the list of African referees and video assistants selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to hold in the United States, Mexico, and Canada—but no Nigerian official made the cut. CAF’s announcement features a […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI Last-Minute WAFCON 2026 Delay: Teams Caught Off Guard CAF’s announcement on 5 March to postpone WAFCON 2026 from March to July-August has left the African women’s football ecosystem scrambling. Morocco, the host nation, cited “unforeseen circumstances,” but teams, fans, and sponsors are now dealing with sudden disruptions. Nigeria’s Super Falcons were mid-preparation, […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI WAFCON 2026 Set For Possible July Reschedule THE 2026 edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) may be rescheduled to July following growing uncertainty over the tournament’s original timetable. The competition was initially slated to run from 17 March to 3 April in Morocco, but logistical concerns and preparation delays have raised […]
South Africa Signals Readiness to Step In SOUTH Africa has declared its readiness to host the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) if current host Morocco withdraws from staging the tournament. The offer was made by Gayton McKenzie, the country’s Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, during a press briefing where he expressed concerns […]
Report: CAF Pushes Back 2026 Women’s AFCON Amid Growing Uncertainty THE 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) has reportedly been postponed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), less than three weeks before its scheduled kick-off in Morocco. The tournament, which was set to run from 17 March to 3rd April, was expected to […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI CAF Prepares Elite Referees for Africa’s Top Club Competitions IN a bid to boost officiating quality ahead of crucial fixtures, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) will hold a five-day intensive training camp for elite referees in Cairo from 4 to 8 March. The programme comes as the CAF Champions League and […]