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Black Queens Relocate To Siaïda Ahead Of Women’s AFCON

Black Queens Relocate To Siaïda Ahead Of Women’s AFCON

Black Queens squad HEAD COACH of the Balck Queens, Kim Lars Björkegren has named a strong and balanced squad ahead of the upcoming TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, as Ghana eyes a historic run in the continental showpiece. The team features a blend of experience and youthful energy, with key players in every department expected to deliver on the big stage. In goal, Kerrie McCarthy, Cynthia Konlan Findib, and Afi …See the Story

Home’s stadiums get clean bill of health ahead of CHAN fiesta

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Home’s stadiums get clean bill of health ahead of CHAN fiesta

Kenya is 98 per cent ready to host the African Nations Championship (CHAN) and the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), according to the Confederation of African Football (CAF), following a final inspection of key venues across the country. CAF officials, led by the Local Organising Committee (LOC) chair Nicholas Musonye, concluded a three-day assessment […]See the Story

CAF Apologizes for Excluding Morocco’s Southern Provinces in WAFCON Promotional Video

Africa Cup of Nations · Morocco

CAF Apologizes for Excluding Morocco’s Southern Provinces in WAFCON Promotional Video

A controversy overshadowed the opening of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) released a promotional video featuring a map of the Kingdom that exclude its southern provinces, in violation of Morocco’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity. Arryadia, Morocco’s public sports channel and official broadcaster of the tournament, issued a statement dissociating itself fro…See the Story

AFCON 2027: How Kenya got it wrong as Tanzania, Uganda played it smart

As the countdown to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) ticks on, the tripartite East African hosts, Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, are racing against time to prepare the necessary infrastructure. Yet, a striking disparity in their stadium development strategies is becoming starkly clear, raising questions about Kenya’s approach and its long-term benefits for regional […]Africa Cup of Nations · Nairobi Read Article

Mvurya sets June 25 deadline for CHAN, AFCON stadiums handover

Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has announced that stadiums and training facilities earmarked for the African Nations Championship (CHAN) and the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be handed over by contractors by June 25, 2025. Speaking during an inspection tour on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Mvurya affirmed Kenya’s readiness to host both continental […]Africa Cup of Nations · Kenya Read Article

Flying Eagles: Zubairu promises more quality additions ahead World Cup

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Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu has promised to strengthen his squad with new players ahead of the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Zubairu’s side will face Colombia, Saudi Arabia and Norway in Group F at the competition. Nigeria came third at the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in May. The Flying Eagles struggled in front of goal at the competition. The gaffer said he will beefed up his squad ahead of the World Cup. “We’ll be inviting more play…World Cup See the Story

TECNO Continues the Partnership to Become Official Global Partner of AFCON 2025 and 2027, Fueling the Dream of Africans Through Football

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A look at the 5 Black Stars newbies

Ghanaian Journalist based in the United Kingdom, Rahman Osman, has profiled the new players who made the Black Stars squad for the 2025 Unity Cup. He provides an understanding of what Ghanaians are to expect from these new players if they make the starting lineup especially against Nigeria. Here is his profile of the five new players: A look at the 5 Black Stars newbies. •Joseph Anang •Aaron Essel •Caleb Yirenchi •Abdul Aziz Issah •Mohammed Gada…Africa Cup of Nations · Ghana See the Story

Amajita star Siviwe Nkwali aims to break into Stellenbosch FC first team

Following an impressive display at the U20 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Egypt, Amajita defender Siviwe Nkwali is already setting hisAfrica Cup of Nations · Stellenbosch Read Article

2025 U-20 AFCON: Bameyi Included in Team of Tournament

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Flying Eagles captain Daniel Bameyi has been included in the Team of the Tournament for the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. Bameyi featured in all of Flying Eagles’ six games in Egypt with one goal to his name. The 19-year-old was also named in the Team of the Group stage. Champions South Africa and runners-up Morocco dominated the list with four players each. Sierra Leone’s Momoh Kamara, who finished as the tournament’s top scorer with four go…Africa Cup of Nations · Nigeria See the Story

Amajita Crowned African Kings for the First Time After Beating Morocco in Under-20 Afcon Final

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Morocco U-20 coach Mohamed Ouahbi says he is struggling to come to terms with his side's 1-0 defeat to South Africa in the final of the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2025, insisting the Atlas Cubs were the dominant side and deserved more.Soccer · South Africa See the Story

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