Why I'll always watch AFCON - Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry

Why I'll always watch AFCON - Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry

Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry has given reasons he would always watch the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, tournament. This comes following the conclusion of

‘It was actually in Morocco’ - Henry reveals his first AFCON final was the game between Cameroon vs Nigeria

French football legend Thierry Henry has revealed his deep-rooted connection to the Africa Cup of Nations.

“I’m not blaming the referees” – Thierry Henry’s opinion on poor officiating at the AFCON 2025

France and Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has weighed in on the cause of poor refereeing decisions that occurred at the AFCON 2025 tournament, Soccernet.ng reports. This comes after the Senegalese team initially walked off at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah in the AFCON final against Morocco over questionable officiation. However, it wasn't their first. There were questionable calls in the semi-final against Nigeria, the quarter-final against Cam…

Thierry Henry Traces AFCON Passion Back to 1988 Final in Morocco - TV360 Nigeria

Arsenal icon Thierry Henry has pinpointed the 1988 Africa Cup of Nations as the starting point of his lifelong fascination with the continental tournament. During a recent segment on CBS Sports Golazo, the legendary striker recalled watching the competition for the first time when Morocco served as the host nation. Henry vividly remembered the championship decider in Casablanca, where Cameroon edged out Nigeria to secure the trophy, a match that…

AFCON referees were below standard, Arsenal legend Thierry Henry declares

France legend, Thierry Henry has declared that the referees at the just concluded Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) were below standard and that almost ruined a good tournament, Softfootball reports. The World Cup winner watched the AFCON final where Senegal defeated host Morocco in the final. The center referee in that game ruled out a good goal by Senegal and few minutes later awarded a penalty to Morocco which led to the Teranga Lions walking out…

Thierry Henry Blames Refereeing Standards for AFCON Final Chaos

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final between Morocco and Senegal was overshadowed by ugly scenes, ranging from clashes between Senegalese fans and stewards to Moroccan ball boys fighting with players, as well as Senegalese players walking off the pitch in protest. In the 94th minute of the final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Sunday, Morocco were awarded a stoppage-time penalty after Brahim Díaz was adjudged to have be…