Africa Cup of Nations
CAF African continental tournament.
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Cape Verde hold European champions Spain to goalless draw at Africa Cup of Nations
Cape Verde stunned Spain, holding the European champions to a 0-0 draw at the Africa Cup of Nations. The result marks a significant upset for the tournament debutants against one of the world's top-ranked sides.
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Luca Zidane targeted online after errors against Messi's Argentina
Directly involved in two of Lionel Messi's three goals in Algeria's opening World Cup match, Luca Zidane has become the target of online mockery, reigniting debate over his legitimacy in the national team.
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Ndiaye accuses Africa Cup of Nations 2025 final referees of match-fixing from kick-off
Senegal striker Iliman Ndiaye, who started in the Morocco-Senegal Africa Cup of Nations 2025 final, claims to have had doubts about the match from before kick-off, denouncing "strange" refereeing decisions and a penalty that "came out of nowhere" for Morocco.
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Ndiaye wants Senegal to break the same glass ceiling as Morocco at 2026 World Cup
On the eve of Senegal's clash with France at the 2026 World Cup, Iliman Ndiaye cites Morocco's historic run in 2022 as a model, while asserting Senegal's Africa Cup of Nations title despite post-tournament controversy.
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Amad's goals for Ivory Coast hint at a new central role for Man United
Amad Diallo has scored five goals in nine appearances for Ivory Coast since December, including a decisive strike against Ecuador at the World Cup. His performances through the middle raise the possibility of a more central role at Manchester United next season.
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Morocco will no longer bid to host African competitions, announces Lekjaa
Morocco's Football Federation president Fouzi Lekjaa announced that Morocco will no longer submit bids to host tournaments organized by the CAF, marking a departure from the kingdom's traditional role as a reliable backup host.
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Morocco–Brazil: Five new starters expected for 2026 World Cup opener
New manager, Nayef Aguerd's absence and the integration of Chadi Riad, Issa Diop and Ayyoub Bouaddi: Morocco enters its first 2026 World Cup match against Brazil with a significantly reshuffled lineup compared to the Africa Cup of Nations final.
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Ivorian supporters banned from United States, unable to attend 2026 World Cup
Ivorian nationals were denied American visas, preventing Ivory Coast supporters from attending the Elephants' group-stage matches at the 2026 World Cup.
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Desailly settles it: « Africa's champion is still Senegal », not Morocco
Questioned on the eve of the 2026 World Cup, Marcel Desailly refuses to recognize Morocco's title awarded by default after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final was annulled. For the 1998 World Cup winner, it is Senegal, victorious 1-0 on the pitch on January 18 in Rabat, that remains the true African champion.
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At 78, Claude Le Roy becomes Congo manager for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
Five years after his last managerial role, French coach Claude Le Roy takes over the Congo national team. He returns to a squad he previously managed between 2013 and 2015, tasked with securing qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
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FIFA Rankings: Morocco threatened by Belgium and Germany after dominant victories
Seventh in the FIFA rankings, Morocco sees its direct pursuers — Belgium and Germany — close the gap after convincing wins during the 2026 World Cup preparation window.
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CAF Opens Disciplinary Inquiry Following Senegal-Morocco U17 Africa Cup of Nations Semi-Final
The Confederation of African Football has launched a disciplinary procedure following a complaint from Morocco targeting Yaya Baldé, a Senegalese Football Federation official, over his conduct after the U17 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final.
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Africa Cup of Nations 2025: For Alexandre Ruiz, Senegal Remains the Only Legitimate Winner
While the Court of Arbitration for Sport has yet to rule on the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 final, journalist Alexandre Ruiz unambiguously defends Senegal's legitimacy as winners on the pitch against Morocco (1-0, a.e.t.).
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