Africa Cup of Nations
CAF African continental tournament.
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CAS deliberates after hearing on Senegal-Morocco Africa Cup of Nations final
The Court of Arbitration for Sport held a decisive hearing on Thursday in Lausanne regarding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final between Senegal and Morocco. The verdict, expected within days or weeks, will determine which country retains the continental title.
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Africa Cup of Nations 2025: CAS hears Morocco and Senegal, but verdict will take months
The Court of Arbitration for Sport held a hearing on Thursday, October 8, 2026, in Lausanne in the case opposing Senegal's football federation and the Confederation of African Football over the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title. No decision will be rendered for several months.
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CAS rules on Morocco-Senegal dispute after controversial CAF verdict in Africa Cup of Nations 2025
Two months after the final on January 18 in Rabat, won 1-0 by Senegal in extra time, the CAF awarded the title to Morocco for a regulatory breach. Senegal's federation is contesting this decision before the Court of Arbitration for Sport, which holds its hearing on Thursday in Lausanne.
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Algeria climbs to 28th in FIFA rankings, becomes third African nation
Unbeaten during the autumn international break — victory over Zambia (3-1), draw in Burundi (2-2) and friendly win against Niger (2-1) — Algeria gains two places in the FIFA rankings and rises to 28th in the world.
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Hemdani Algeria manager: the Rangers training ground fight anecdote
Brahim Hemdani has taken over as Algeria manager with a record of one win and one draw in Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. A former Rangers teammate recalls a heated altercation during training that illustrates the fiery temperament of the coach.
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Vieira defends Koulibaly and Gueye by rebuking journalist after Senegal-Comoros
After Senegal's 1-0 friendly victory over Comoros at the Vélodrome, Patrick Vieira sharply criticized a journalist who described Kalidou Koulibaly and Idrissa Gueye as "has-beens".
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Diomandé criticizes Renard after Ivory Coast's defeat to Cameroon
Ivory Coast lost 0-1 to Cameroon in a friendly match on Saturday at Ebimpé, with Real Madrid winger Yan Diomandé publicly criticizing Hervé Renard's rotation choices. The French manager acknowledged his responsibility for the defeat.
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Comoros challenge Senegal in friendly at Marseille's Vélodrome on Sunday
Senegal and Comoros face off in a friendly international match on Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Vélodrome stadium in Marseille, bringing together two African nations on European soil.
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2030 World Cup Final: Senegal backs Morocco against Spain
Despite an ongoing dispute with the Court of Arbitration for Sport over the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, Senegalese Football Federation president Abdoulaye Fall has publicly backed Morocco in its bid to host the 2030 World Cup final.
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Queiroz leaves Ghana for second time in three months after back-to-back Afcon qualifying defeats
Carlos Queiroz has departed as Ghana manager for the second time since the World Cup, following consecutive qualifying losses to Ivory Coast and the Gambia that have derailed the Black Stars' bid to reach Afcon 2027.
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Ghana sacks Carlos Queiroz after two defeats in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
The Ghana Football Association terminated Carlos Queiroz's contract on Thursday, following two consecutive defeats in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying — a loss in Ivory Coast (0-2) and a home defeat to Gambia (2-4). The Portuguese coach had just led the Black Stars to the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup.
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CAS designates panel to rule on Senegal-Morocco CAN 2025 dispute on October 8
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has revealed the composition of the three arbitrators who will examine in Lausanne on October 8 the dispute between Senegal and Morocco over the award of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title.
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Ivory Coast Snatches Victory in Somalia in Extra Time
Held back by a watertight Somali defence, Hervé Renard's Elephants waited until the 89th minute to make the difference and won 2-0, securing a second consecutive victory in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
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Abdelli out with ankle injury, third blow for Marseille during international break
Himad Abdelli was forced off with a left ankle injury in the first half of Algeria's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Burundi on Tuesday. Marseille, already without Cornelius and Gouiri, fear another prolonged absence.
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Algeria rules out candidacy to host Africa Cup of Nations 2027
As the CAF quietly seeks backup options due to delays from Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, Algeria has reportedly declined to bid, preferring to focus on restructuring its domestic football.
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Hassan reveals Salah rested for South Sudan qualifier over artificial pitch concerns
Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has dismissed rift rumours surrounding Mohamed Salah, confirming the 34-year-old was left out of Tuesday's AFCON qualifier against South Sudan due to concerns over the artificial playing surface in Juba.
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Salah ruled out against South Sudan to protect knees from synthetic pitch
Mohamed Salah will not play in Egypt's trip to South Sudan on Tuesday in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Egyptian Football Federation has confirmed his absence, citing risks associated with the synthetic pitch at Juba stadium.
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Hemdani sends Rayan Aït-Nouri back to Manchester City after first squad gathering
New Algeria manager Brahim Hemdani has dropped left-back Rayan Aït-Nouri from the squad the day after the Fennecs' 3-1 victory over Zambia in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
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Maza saves Algeria against Zambia despite Luca Zidane's notable absence
Suspended for two matches by the CAF following an altercation at the Africa Cup of Nations, Luca Zidane missed Algeria's 3-1 victory over Zambia on Friday in Tizi Ouzou. It was Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Ibrahim Maza who made the difference with a goal and an assist.
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Renard makes successful return to Ivory Coast with 2-0 victory over Ghana
Back on the Ivory Coast bench for the first time since his first stint crowned with a continental title, Hervé Renard began 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying with a convincing 2-0 victory over Ghana on September 24, 2026.
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