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CAF's decision to award the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco at the expense of Senegal continues to spark intense debate across the continent. Courtesy
Football

CAF decision to strip Senegal of AFCON draws criticism

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Senegal forward Sadio Mané celebrate the title in Morocco. Mane has strongly criticised African football authorities after Senegal were stripped of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title.
Football

Mane blasts CAF after Senegal stripped of AFCON crown

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The Senegal Football Federation (FSF) will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after being stripped of its 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title on Tuesday. Courtesy
Football

Senegal appeals ‘unacceptable’ CAF AFCON title decision

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Morocco have been awarded AFCON 2025 title with a 3-0 final walkover over Senegal. Courtesy
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CAF awards Morocco AFCON title after Senegal forfeit final  

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The New Times
Football

Constantine vows to restore winning mentality at Amavubi

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Rwanda National Team head coach Stephen Constantine
Football

I still have unfinished business in Rwanda— Constantine

Monday, March 16, 2026
APR FC finished the 3rd during CECAFA Kagame Cup 2025 in Tanzania. APR are Rwanda's most successful CECAFA Kagame Cup winners with three titles in 2004, 2007 and most recently in 2010. File
Football

Rwanda's 2026 sporting calendar should be an opportunity to shine beyond hosting

Thursday, March 12, 2026
The New Times
Football

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
Gayton McKenzie (Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture) at the FIFA World Cup Original Trophy Tour. Frennie Shivambu/Gallo Images via Getty Images

South Africa ready to host AFCON 2028, will be about 'fair play' - SA sports minister Gayton McKenzie

Monday, February 02, 2026
Senegal and Morocco have been sanctioned for impropoer behavior during AFCON 2025 final. Photo courtesy
Football

Senegal, Morocco sanctioned after chaotic AFCON final

Thursday, January 29, 2026
The Junior Wasps secured qualification after reaching the final of the U17 Africa Cup of Nations.
Football

Tracing the stars who guided Rwanda to FIFA U17 World Cup

Thursday, January 29, 2026