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Brahim Diaz was Morocco's top scorer in Afcon 2025 qualifying last year, netting seven goals. GETTY IMAGES
Football

Hosts Morocco beat stubborn Comoros in Afcon 2025 opener

Monday, December 22, 2025
Morocco, the home of AFCON 2025. The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will also serve as a dress rehearsal for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which Morocco will co-host. 
Football

What to know about Morocco as it hosts AFCON 2025

Sunday, December 21, 2025
Patrice Motsepe speaks to media in Rabat on Saturday, announcing major changes to CAF's tournaments. SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP via Getty Images
Football

CAF move AFCON to every four years, launch new African Nations League - Patrice Motsepe

Saturday, December 20, 2025
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off on Sunday, December 21, with Morocco proudly hosting the continent’s biggest football tournament. Courtesy
Football

Could AFCON 2025 mark a turning point for Morocco?

Saturday, December 20, 2025
Cyclists ride in a peloton during the 2025 UCI World Road Championship in Kigali in September. OLIVIER MUGWIZA

2025: A year of recurrent déjà vu for Rwanda's sports

Friday, December 19, 2025
Star goalkeeper André Onana and long-serving captain Vincent Aboubakar were both left out of the squad.
Football

The stars who will miss AFCON 2025 showdown

Thursday, December 18, 2025
APR FC midfielder Ronald (C) was named in Uganda finals squad for AFCON 2025. Photo courtesy
Football

AFCON 2025: Put names APR’s Omedi, Ssekiganda in Uganda final squad

Thursday, December 18, 2025
Mohamed Salah is mounting his fifth bid to win the Africa Cup of Nations with Egypt, while Michael Essien is one of several modern-day greats to miss out on the trophy. BBC SPORT
Football

Five of the greatest players never to win Afcon

Wednesday, December 17, 2025
A U17 Amavubi player vies for the ball with his Kenyan counterparts during the CECAFA qualifiers in November.
Football

FIFA, FERWAFA launch new talent development scheme

Friday, December 12, 2025
Morocco will host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) scheduled for December 21 to January 18, 2026. COURTESY
Football

AFCON 2025: The favourites, outsiders and dark horses

Friday, December 12, 2025
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will take place in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, with 24 teams competing across six host cities. Net Photo
Football

What you should know about AFCON 2025

Thursday, December 04, 2025
Sophie Tchatchoua, Managing Director of CANAL+ Rwanda, speaks to journalists during the launch of the new AFCON-dedicated channel in Kigali on December 1. Photos: Courtesy
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CANAL+ unveils dedicated AFCON channel

Wednesday, December 03, 2025