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FIFA has confirmed the list of African referees selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with seven officials earning spots at football’s biggest tournament. The post Full list of African referees selected for 2026 World Cup appeared first on Vanguard News.
Several footballers have absconded in the past leaving behind what rights groups call a repressive government.
Seven players from the Eritrean national football team have absconded in South Africa after a historic AFCON qualifier victory over Eswatini. Read More: https://punchng.com/seven-eritrean-players-abscond-in-south-africa-after-afcon-qualifier/
STUTTGART, Germany, March 30 : Germany forward Deniz Undav scored an 88th-minute goal to give them a 2-1 victory over Ghana in their friendly on Monday, boosting his chances of making the World Cup squad.Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann had raised eyebrows whe…
Deniz Undav scored a late goal to secure Germany a 2-1 home win against Ghana in Stuttgart on Monday evening in a pre-World Cup friendly game. The tight win comes after an intense 4-3 victory against Switzerland last Friday.
Scotland's next friendly opponents qualified for the World Cup without conceding a goal and can call on a few names from England's top flight.
Iran's place at the World Cup is still uncertain, but their preparations are continuing. Today, they face Nigeria in Antalya.
A firestorm erupts over the CAF controversy after Senegal was stripped of its Nations Cup title, which was then awarded to hosts Morocco after an appeal. Read More: https://punchng.com/caf-ignites-firestorm/
Nigeria’s Calvin Bassey has withdrawn from the squad for the upcoming Super Eagles friendlies against Iran and Jordan due to a back injury. Read more. Read More: https://punchng.com/intl-friendlies-bassey-injured-as-eagles-train-in-turkey/
Odion Ighalo expresses sadness that top Nigerian players like Victor Osimhen will miss the World Cup after the Super Eagles failed to qualify. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-players-deserve-to-be-at-world-cup-ighalo/
William Troost-Ekong slams CAF & FIFA, citing controversial AFCON and World Cup qualifier rulings as proof of poor African football governance. Read More: https://punchng.com/ekong-slams-caf-afcon-decision-fifa-verdict/
Senegal were stripped of the AFCON crown with Morocco awarded the title, a move that divides two closely knit nations.
After Morocco were awarded 2025 AFCON title, Senegal will appeal CAF’s decision – but how did we get here and what next?
Rangers centre-back Emmanuel Fernandez has been rewarded for his impressive club form by receiving his first call-up for Nigeria. The 24-year-old, who joined from Peterborough on a four-year contract last summer, has been a key part of Danny Rohl's side as th…
Jayden Da dreams of playing for Burkina Faso."My heart has always beaten for Burkina Faso" Jayden DaThe 23-year-old forward plays for New England Revolution in the MLS Next Pro league.Jayden Da was bo...
Mohamed Ouahbi delivers his first remarksMorocco: first words from new head coach Mohamed OuahbiIt’s official: Mohamed Ouahbi is now at the helm of Morocco. The new head coach of the Atlas Lions was...
The 2026 Afcon’s on-field disturbances should not take away from its accomplishments.
Steve Clarke's Scotland will face Ivory Coast for the first time at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium on 31 March as part of their World Cup preparations.
Senegal and Morocco are scheduled to meet in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final. Here’s everything you need to know to watch the showdown, including kickoff times and full broadcast information for television and streaming viewers across the United States. …
The final is set for Sunday after Senegal and hosts Morocco advanced from the semifinals
How to watch 2025/26 AFCON final live streams online, with Brahim Diaz and Sadio Mane set to light up the title-deciding Morocco vs Senegal clash in Rabat.
Ghanaian referee Daniel Laryea calls the Morocco vs. Nigeria semi-final the toughest AFCON 2025 match, dismissing claims of biased officiating. Read More: https://punchng.com/morocco-nigeria-semi-final-toughest-afcon-2025-match-ghanaian-ref-laryea/
Morocco vs Senegal free live streams: How to watch 2026 AFCON final from anywhere
Morocco, World Cup semifinalists, had the chance at home to win their first AFCON since 1976, but it was Senegal that came out on top
Nicolas Jackson’s Senegal won the African Cup of Nations after a dramatic extra-time win over hosts Morocco. The Bayern Munich striker added the continent’s biggest silverware to last season’s E...
Pape Gueye scores in 1-0 win after extra time after Senegal leave the field to protest a penalty decision.
Senegal erupted in joy Sunday night after the West African country's soccer team defeated Morocco 1-0 to win the Africa Cup of Nations. Across the capital Dakar, fireworks lit up the sky, horns blared and people of all ages chanted and danced in the streets, …
RABAT, Jan 18 : Moroccan fans were left crestfallen on Sunday after their team lost the Africa Cup of Nations final 1-0 to Senegal after extra time in a tense encounter at Rabat's Moulay Abdellah Stadium. Senegal had stormed off the field in protest at a pena…
Senegal won the Africa Cup of Nations as Pape Gueye's extra-time winner sunk hosts Morocco 1-0 after a chaotic final that saw the eventual champions storm off the pitch late in the game.The game at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium then went to extra time, a…
The final for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) required extra time after both sides played to a tense 0-0 draw, culminating in dramatic and chaotic scenes.
NFF President Ibrahim Gusau confirms Eric Chelle will remain Super Eagles coach, praising the team’s progress after their 3rd place finish at AFCON 2025. Read More: https://punchng.com/gusau-backs-chelle-to-continue-as-eagles-coach/
African football chief Patrice Motsepe on Saturday admitted that Morocco's hosting of the Cup of Nations had raised the bar for the tournament but dismissed doubts about East Africa being ready to host the 2027 edition.Confederation of African Football presid…
Senegal and Morocco meet in the final of AFCON 2025 tomorrow. Read our in-depth preview here...
For nearly a month, Montrealers from African countries have been gathering in the city's cafés, restaurants, bars and the comfort of their own homes to support their respective teams in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, the continent's iconic soccer tournament …
Egypt face Nigeria in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations third place game. Here’s how to watch every moment, including kickoff information and complete broadcast details for TV and streaming coverage across the USA. Here are all of the details of where you can …
RABAT, Jan 17 : Morocco coach Walid Regragui is predicting that Brahim Diaz could be the catalyst for his side as they bid to win the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in half a century on Sunday.Diaz is the top scorer at the tournament with five goals…
Senegal’s coach hopes the AFCON final against Morocco is not Sadio Mane’s last, urging the star player not to consider walking away from the team. Read More: https://punchng.com/senegal-coach-hopes-afcon-final-not-manes-last/
Watch AFCON live streams free from anywhere with our international viewing guide for the final weekend.
Morocco carry the weight of a nation into the 2025 AFCON final as the hosts look to end a 50-year wait against Senegal.
Morocco are handed a North African derby with Algeria and holders Nigeria will face Zambia in the group stage at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
Explore the rich heritage of the AFCON tournament. Discover its legends, historic victories, and the top contenders and players for the upcoming 2025 editi Read More: https://punchng.com/afcon-heritage-legends-and-intrigues-of-the-upcoming-tournament/
The former Liverpool teammates went at it once more as Senegal knocked Egypt out of AFCON 2025
Two of Noureddine Naybet’s records broken at the CANNoureddine Naybet/@Le360Morocco have booked their ticket to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2025) after defeating Nigeria in a dramati...
The Africa Cup of Nations has reached the semi-final stage and a tournament devoid of shocks now offers up two mouthwatering ties with hosts Morocco looking to see off the challenges of their fellow continental heavyweights.Senegal, ranked second in Africa an…
Cameroon joins the centenarian club at the AFCONCameroon/@CAFDespite being knocked out by Morocco, Cameroon has reached a symbolic milestone in the Africa Cup of Nations.The Indomitable Lions' journey...
Forward Bryan Mbeumo says Cameroon's first-half performance cost them in the quarter-final defeat by Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Algeria beat DR Congo in extra time and will face Nigeria on Saturday in the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations.
All the teams qualified for the quarter-finals of the African Cup of Nations have been determined.The last teams to secure their spots were Algeria and Ivory Coast, this Tuesday (6).The matches for th...
Segun Odegbami attributes the Super Eagles’ great AFCON form to the quality of Morocco pitches, urging Nigeria to invest in better playing surfaces. Read More: https://punchng.com/odegbami-credits-eagles-display-to-quality-morocco-pitches/
Former striker Brown Ideye advises Nigeria’s Super Eagles at AFCON to increase their intensity in knockout games, stressing there’s no room for error. Read More: https://punchng.com/ideye-urges-eagles-to-raise-intensity-at-afcon/
France coach Didier Deschamps names Egypt, Cameroon, and Morocco as his AFCON favourites, surprisingly snubbing in-form teams like Nigeria and Senegal. Read More: https://punchng.com/afcon-deschamps-snubs-nigeria-senegal-names-egypt-among-favourites/
Nigerian midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi discusses his AFCON debut and credits goalkeepers Francis Uzoho and Stanley Nwabali for helping him settle in. Read More: https://punchng.com/nnadi-hails-uzoho-nwabali-for-eagles-transition/
Mali face Tunisia in the second match of the knockout stages in the Africa Cup of Nations, with Senegal awaiting the winner.
Senegal come from behind to ease past Sudan 3-1 and book their place in the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals.