AFCON

The Government of Uganda has approved an additional $240.97 million (UGX 905 billion) to accelerate preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The funding decision follows a recent CAF inspection which revealed that none of the country’s existing stadiums currently meet the required Category 4 standards. The supplementary budget was announced by Dr. Dennis K. Mugimba, Chairman of the …

FIFA has officially announced the appointment of referees for the historic 2026 FIFA World Cup, confirming a record group of referees who will oversee the largest edition of the tournament to date. A total of 52 referees, 88 assistant referees and 30 video match referees have been selected from the six confederations and 50 member associations. The selection follows a …

Former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi has stressed the need for the current squad to be at their best in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Super Eagles are set to navigate through a challenging Group C in the AFCON, where they will face formidable opponents including hosts Cote d’Ivoire, as well as Equatorial Guinea and Guinea-Bissau.   …

Former Super Eagles defender Sam Sodje has criticized the handling of the ongoing conflict between the Confederation of African Football, Morocco and Senegal, warning that the situation is damaging the image of African football. READ ALSO: ‘This is incompetence!’ Okpara rejects NFF praise, criticizes vote of confidence after World Cup failures The controversy, which has attracted widespread attention, continues to …

Senegal has taken a bold stance in its ongoing dispute with the Confederation of African Football (CAF), officially adding a second star to its national team’s jersey despite the governing body’s decision to strip them of the AFCON 2025 title. In another show of defiance, Senegal presented the AFCON trophy before a friendly match against Peru. The addition of a …

Former Nigerian international Sam Sodje has weighed in on the ongoing controversy surrounding CAF and its decision to award the AFCON 2025 title to Morocco. Sodje acknowledged that CAF could be legally justified if its regulations clearly sanctioned teams for leaving the field of play. However, he stressed that from a football point of view the situation is still very …

Former Super Eagles William Troost-Ekong has strongly criticized CAF’s decision to strip Senegal of the AFCON crown and award it to Morocco, describing the situation as deeply disappointing and difficult for the players to accept. “When I first heard the news that the result of this year’s AFCON final between Senegal and Morocco had been annulled, I thought it was …

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola criticized CAF for the controversial awarding of the AFCON 2025 trophy to Morocco. Guardiola expressed his disbelief: “It’s a surprise! I don’t know the reason, but it’s a decision that was made behind the scenes,” the Premier League coach said at a press conference. “What happens everywhere is what we see; it didn’t start now. …

Ivorian football legend Didier Drogba has expressed deep concern over the CAF Appeals Committee’s recent decision to potentially strip Senegal of its AFCON title, urging transparency and accountability in African football governance. In a recently published heartfelt message, Drogba said: “My brothers and sisters of African football… today I speak with a heavy heart. In January, we all witnessed Senegal …

George Weah has harshly criticized the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following its decision to strip Senegal of the AFCON 2025 trophy. Weah emphasized that football decisions must be made on the field of play, citing the Laws of the Game and CAF regulations: “In football, the referee on the field of play is the highest authority. Once the match …