Africa Cup of Nations
CAF African continental tournament.
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Renard unveils first squad with Ivory Coast, Yan Diomandé leads the way
Back on the Ivory Coast bench after his 2015 Africa Cup of Nations triumph, Hervé Renard has called up 25 players for September's gathering, including newly-minted Real Madrid man Yan Diomandé and six newcomers.
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CAS will not rule on October 8 in Senegal-Morocco AFCON 2025 dispute
While October 8 was expected to be a key date, Fouzi Lekjaa confirmed that no CAS decision will be handed down that day in the case opposing Morocco to Senegal over the AFCON 2025 title.
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Boudache chooses Algeria and closes door to Zidane before first squad
As Zinédine Zidane prepares to unveil his first France squad on September 18, Ligue 1 midfielder Kaïl Boudache has confirmed his definitive choice for the Algeria national team, citing his Kabyle roots.
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Patrick Vieira unveils first Senegal squad, eyes Marseille clash
Newly appointed Senegal manager Patrick Vieira will hold his first press conference on Friday in Dakar before two Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and a friendly against Comoros at the Vélodrome on October 4.
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From N2 to Ligue 1 and Soon Algeria National Team: Adil Bourabaa's Remarkable Rise
Midfielder Adil Bourabaa, 21, has made a stunning start to the season with Le Mans FC, promoted to Ligue 1. With two goals and one assist in four matches, a call-up to the Algeria national team appears imminent.
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Edouard Mendy retires from international football, first challenge for Vieira at Senegal
Appointed Senegal manager just weeks ago, Patrick Vieira must already find a new number one goalkeeper after Edouard Mendy, 34, announced his international retirement.
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Renard calls for patience with Diomandé, signed by Real Madrid for €140m
New Ivory Coast manager Hervé Renard has defended 19-year-old Yan Diomandé, who has seen limited playing time since arriving at Real Madrid for €140 million this summer, calling for patience ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
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Slimani accuses Petkovic of having "said things that never happened"
Algeria's all-time leading goalscorer with 46 goals in 105 caps, Islam Slimani has denounced the behaviour of former coach Vladimir Petkovic, who never recalled him after the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations and allegedly lied to him during a phone call.
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Hemdani signs for six times less than Petkovic, with 2027 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final as condition
Appointed Algeria manager on 5 September, Brahim Hemdani will earn between €25,000 and €30,000 per month, compared to €160,000 for his predecessor Vladimir Petkovic. His contract runs until the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with a mandatory requirement to reach at least the semi-finals.
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Amrabat refuses Morocco call-up until coach Ouahbi leaves in pointed statement
Sofyan Amrabat has declared himself unavailable for Morocco while Mohamed Ouahbi remains head coach, insisting he is not retiring from international football but will not represent the national team under the current manager.
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Regragui slams Senegal eight months after Africa Cup of Nations final still awaiting CAS verdict
Walid Regragui has strongly criticized Senegal's decision to leave the pitch during the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco, lamenting a tarnished image for African football as the Court of Arbitration for Sport has yet to deliver its ruling.
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Africa Cup of Nations 2027 threatened with postponement, merger with 2028 edition considered
According to journalist Romain Molina, the CAF is pressuring Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania due to preparation delays. The African Confederation will decide in December on the future of the tournament scheduled for June 19 to July 17, 2027.
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Carlos Queiroz re-appointed Ghana manager just two months after World Cup resignation
Carlos Queiroz has been re-hired as Ghana head coach roughly 60 days after stepping down following the Black Stars' round-of-16 exit at the 2026 World Cup. The former Manchester United assistant confirmed his return, with an AFCON qualifier against Ivory Coast his first assignment.
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Hemdani and Yahia to lead Algeria's revival after Petkovic's failure
Fired after Algeria's first-round elimination at the 2026 World Cup, Vladimir Petkovic could be replaced by an unprecedented duo: Brahim Hemdani, former OM defender, and former international Anthar Yahia.
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Carlos Queiroz makes shock return as Ghana coach two months after World Cup exit
Carlos Queiroz has been reappointed as Ghana head coach just two months after stepping down following the Black Stars' round-of-32 elimination at the World Cup. The 73-year-old now faces the task of guiding Ghana through their Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign.
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Renard Returns to Ivory Coast: 42% of Supporters Reject His Appointment
Named head coach of Ivory Coast following Emerse Faé's dismissal, Hervé Renard is dividing opinion: according to a survey by Abidjan.net of 1,457 internet users, nearly 42% view his return as a "bad choice".
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Humiliated after AFCON, Aubameyang announces international retirement with Gabon
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has announced his withdrawal from the Gabon national team after being excluded and then reinstated following Gabon's group-stage elimination at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The 37-year-old striker denounces a public humiliation while playing injured.
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Walid Regragui turns to consulting after leaving Morocco
Free since March 2025 after departing the Moroccan national team, Walid Regragui is beginning a new career as a consultant. The former Morocco coach, 50, will cover European nights and Premier League matches.
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Regragui Claims African Championship Title Before CAS Verdict
Two months after Senegal won the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final on the pitch (1-0 a.e.t.) before Morocco was awarded it by CAF on a walkover, former Morocco coach Walid Regragui insists he is "African champion, whether people like it or not", while CAS is set to rule on October 8.
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Man City reject United's deadline-day bid for £36m full-back Ait-Nouri
Manchester United made a late approach to sign Rayan Ait-Nouri from Manchester City on deadline day, but City refused to entertain any offer, leaving the Algeria international at the Etihad. United continue to search for left-back cover with Luke Shaw their only senior option.
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