Africa Cup of Nations
CAF African continental tournament.
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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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