Africa Cup of Nations
CAF African continental tournament.
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After Senegal's elimination, Habib Beye and Hervé Renard eye the Lions' bench
Senegal's elimination in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup against Belgium (2-3) has weakened head coach Pape Thiaw. On social media, supporters are calling for Habib Beye or Hervé Renard to succeed him.
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Eliminated by Belgium's Comeback, 2026 World Cup Reignites Pape Thiaw and Habib Beye Debate
Senegal was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup in the round of 16 by Belgium (3-2) on Wednesday night after leading 2-0 with five minutes remaining. The dramatic collapse has put manager Pape Thiaw under pressure, with midfielder Pape Gueye announcing his withdrawal from the national team and supporters calling for Habib Beye's appointment.
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Africa Cup of Nations still looms: Chibi taunts eliminated Senegal at World Cup
After Senegal's elimination by Belgium in the World Cup round of 16, Moroccan Mohamed Chibi reignited tensions on Instagram stemming from the Africa Cup of Nations final, which Morocco won by walkover.
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Pape Gueye suspends international career to demand Senegal coaching staff departure
Substituted during Senegal's elimination by Belgium (3-2 a.e.t.), Pape Gueye announced on Instagram that he would take a break from the Lions of Teranga as long as the current coaching staff, led by Pape Thiaw, remains in place.
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Tielemans' last-gasp penalty snatches Belgium's World Cup survival after Senegal squander two-goal lead
Senegal led 2-0 with five minutes remaining but Belgium scored twice in three minutes through Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans to force extra time, before Tielemans converted a controversial VAR-awarded penalty deep into stoppage time to send Belgium through.
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Barry admits Ghana defended 10 metres deeper than England prepared for at AFCON
England assistant manager Anthony Barry revealed at half-time that Ghana, marshalled by Carlos Queiroz, sat far deeper than the Three Lions had anticipated, leaving them with 79% possession but zero shots on target.
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Luca Zidane targeted by wave of criticism after fresh error with Algeria
Granada goalkeeper Luca Zidane was blamed for a decisive mistake on Jordan's opening goal, drawing fierce social media backlash despite Algeria's eventual victory.
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DR Congo's living-statue fan Mboladinga reaches Mexico after Ebola travel delays
Michel Kuka Mboladinga, the DR Congo super-fan who stands motionless dressed as assassinated Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba, has arrived in Mexico in time to support his country against Colombia in Guadalajara on Tuesday.
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Ibrahim Mbaye could start against Norway, Pape Thiaw hesitates to change his attack
After Senegal's defeat to France (1-3), PSG prospect Ibrahim Mbaye is being called for a starting spot in the decisive match against Norway. Head coach Pape Thiaw remains attached to his usual attacking trio.
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Ibrahim Maza, Bayer Leverkusen midfielder ranked in world top 10 by Romain Molina
Journalist Romain Molina has placed Ibrahim Maza, 20, among the ten best talents of his generation worldwide. The Bayer Leverkusen playmaker chose to represent Algeria rather than Germany, the country where he was born.
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Egypt Clinches Historic First World Cup Victory Against New Zealand
Trailing after Finn Surman's 15th-minute goal, Egypt reversed the result against New Zealand 3-1 in the second half through Ziko, Salah and Trezeguet, securing their first-ever World Cup win after three previous appearances.
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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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