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No delay for AFCON 2027, says Motsepe

Friday, February 13, 2026
The 2027 African Cup of Nations (Afcon), set to be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, could be postponed due to the unpreparedness of the three countries.
Football

Host countries in panic amid AFCON 2027 postponement claims

Thursday, February 12, 2026
The author of the story Athan Tashobya (middle) poses for a photo with Zimbabwe fans during the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 in Morocco. Courtesy
Football

AFCON in Morocco: Four weeks, one continent, and the meaning of belonging

Friday, January 23, 2026
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, eagerly anticipated as a clash between the continent’s football titans, ended in extraordinary controversy, leaving a permanent stain on African football
Football

Chaos mars 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, leaving bitter aftertaste and CAF confused

Thursday, January 22, 2026
The AFCON 2025 final referee Jean Jacques Ndala during the game. internet
Football

What you might have missed in AFCON 2025 final

Monday, January 19, 2026
President Kagame (c) chats with FIFA President Gianni Infantino (L) and CAF President Patrice Motsepe on the sidelines of AFCON 2025 final between Senegal and Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Sunday, January 18.
Football

PHOTOS: Kagame watches as Senegal lift AFCON 2025 in Rabat

Monday, January 19, 2026
Both Uganda and Tanzania opened with defeats, but neither is eliminated. Uganda were thrashed 3-1 by Tunisia, whereas Tanzania suffered a 2-1 defeat against Nigeria.
Football

AFCON 2025: Heavyweights flex muscle as East Africa fights to stay alive

Friday, December 26, 2025
National team head coach Amrouche interacts with his assistant during a training session at Amahoro Stadium. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Football

Can Amrouche turn Amavubi's fortunes around or is it time for FERWAFA to act?

Friday, October 17, 2025
Thousands of fans watch a crucial game between Kenya and Morocco during the CHAN.
Football

East Africa – Pamoja we can: CHAN glory could usher a new era ahead of AFCON 2027

Friday, August 22, 2025
Achraf Hakimi's Morocco, Mohamed Salah's Egypt and Andre Onana's Cameroon are all top of their 2026 World Cup qualifying groups heading into the fifth round-Getty Images

What is in store as Africa's 2026 World Cup qualifying resumes?

Tuesday, March 18, 2025
AS Kigali and Uganda veteran forward Emmanuel Okwi has retired from international football-courtesy
Football

AS Kigali forward Okwi retires from international football

Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Tanzania's Algerian head coach Adel Amrouche reacts during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 group F football match between Morocco and Tanzania at Stade Laurent Pokou in San Pedro on January 17, 2024. (Photo by SIA KAMBOU / AFP) (Photo by SIA KAMBOU/AFP via Getty Images)
Football

Amrouche’s road ahead: Challenges and promises for Rwanda’s new head coach

Friday, March 07, 2025