Hundreds of Somali spectators cheered as they watched two teams of young women play football in a Mogadishu stadium — an unimaginable scene in the conservative, conflict-hit country just a few years ago. Such events were heavily threatened until recently in Somalia’s capital by the Al-Qaeda-affiliated militant group Al-Shabaab, which frowns on entertainment like football, […]
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Senegal government calls for investigation into Cup of Nations decision
Senegal on Wednesday called for an “independent international investigation” into corruption following the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) decision to strip the country of its Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco. The Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), meanwhile, said it “wishes to welcome a decision that upholds the rules.” The controversy arose after […]
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Victor Osimhen finds scoring touch to give Nigeria cutting edge
If there was a moment that summed up Nigeria’s failed World Cup qualifying campaign, it was perhaps Victor Osimhen’s incredible miss during a crunch playoff against Gabon. The usually lethal striker somehow fired wide with just the goalkeeper to beat right at the end of normal time in the November game in Rabat. He did […]
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Africa Cup of Nations: Egypt dumps out holders Ivory Coast, Nigeria set ups semi with Morocco
Mohamed Salah’s Egypt knocked reigning champions Ivory Coast out of the Africa Cup of Nations.
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Africa Cup of Nations: From Diaz to ‘Mazadona,’ five new faces to watch in quarterfinals
The Africa Cup of Nations reaches the quarterfinal stage this weekend with a series of mouthwatering ties between the continent’s heavyweights
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DR Congo’s human statue becomes Africa’s most famous fan
Human statue Michel Kuka Mboladinga will be remembered as the tournament’s most remarkable supporter.
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Africa Cup of Nations: Tanzania holds Tunisia to end 45-year wait for knockout spot
Tanzania reached the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage for the first time, 45 years after their maiden appearance, by coming from behind to draw 1-1 with fellow qualifier Tunisia in Rabat on Tuesday.
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Morocco made to wait for Cup of Nations knockout place after Egypt advance
Hosts Morocco missed the chance to secure qualification for the knockout phase of the Africa Cup of Nations after drawing 1-1 with Mali on Friday, but Mohamed Salah’s penalty gave Egypt a 1-0 win over South Africa which took them through to the last 16. The Group A clash between Morocco and Mali at the […]
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Osimhen strikes twice as Nigeria set up World Cup clash with DR Congo
Victor Osimhen scored twice in extra time to lead Nigeria to a 4–1 win over Gabon on Thursday.
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World Cup 2026: Dénis Bouanga: ‘Gabon is capable of achieving great things’
Star African strikers Victor Osimhen of Nigeria and Bryan Mbeumo of Cameroon want to grace the 2026 World Cup tournament, but only one of them can succeed. Nigeria face Gabon and Cameroon meet the Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday in Rabat in the semifinals of an African playoffs series for the global showpiece. The […]