The Morocco national team has been declared champions of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) overturned Senegal’s January victory in the final. CAF’s appeals board ruled that Senegal “forfeited the final", turning their 1-0 extra-time win into a 3-0 default victory for host nation Morocco. The decision follows …
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have climbed 12 places to 26th in the latest FIFA World Rankings, following a stellar performance at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. The team, which finished third in the tournament, is now Africa’s third-best side behind Senegal (12th globally) and Morocco (8th). Algeria and Egypt, both eliminated by …
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has said the Nigerian team will give everything to defeat Egypt in the third-place match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, despite their painful semi-final exit. Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the final were dashed on Wednesday night in Rabat after a narrow defeat to hosts Morocco. Bassey, who delivered …
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has singled out Morocco winger Brahim Diaz for praise ahead of Wednesday night’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final showdown. Chelle described the Real Madrid forward as a quality player who has played a key role in Morocco’s impressive run at the tournament. Diaz currently leads the AFCON scoring …
Sudan hopes an upset win over Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday could prove a catalyst for a cessation of hostilities in their country, or even a longer peace, coach Kwesi Appiah said on Friday. Sudan’s team has reached the knockout stage of the competition for only the second time since they …
FC Porto left-back Zaidu Sanusi has joined the Super Eagles’ camp in Cairo as Nigeria Ramp up preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Sanusi’s arrival brings the number of players currently in camp to 11, with 12 more expected to join later today, Monday, December 15, according to the Super …
