Morocco will host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) come 2025 after getting all the votes ahead of Nigeria and Algeria.
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19 players now in Super Eagles camp ahead of 2023 AFCON qualifiers
The Super Eagles camp became lively on Sunday night as more players arrived for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone.
If South Africa don’t qualify, ‘you can kill me’ – new coach Broos
New coach Hugo Broos told South Africans on Wednesday that “you can kill” him if the team fails to reach the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in the Ivory Coast.
Onuachu thanks Nigerians “for the push” after his goal against Benin
Paul Onuachu scored a stoppage-time goal to help Nigeria with a 1-0 win over the Benin Republic in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match on Saturday.
Paul Onuachu late goal ensured Nigeria top AFCON qualifiers group
Paul Onuachu justified his inclusion in the Super Eagles squad with a sublime header in injury time to give Nigeria maximum points against the Benin Republic on Saturday.
Mane strikes to qualify Senegal for Africa Cup of Nations finals
Liverpool star Sadio Mane scored as Senegal won 1-0 in Guinea-Bissau Sunday to become the second qualifiers for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations finals after hosts Cameroon.
Cameroon legend Geremi opposed to Africa Cup matches in Europe
Cameroon football legend Geremi Njitap says African countries must not be allowed to stage Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in Europe during the coronavirus pandemic.
AFCON trophy disappears at CAF headquarters in Egypt
The Africa Cup of Nations trophy retained by Egypt permanently after the Pharaohs won the title three times in a row has been lost.
CAF postpones 2021 Africa Cup of Nations by one year
The Confederation of African Football Executive Committee on Tuesday announced the postponement of the 2021 African Nations Cup by one year.
Debate swirls around adding Africa Cup of Nations to list of postponements
The Africa Cup of Nations is the latest international sports event to become embroiled in a debate about rescheduling in the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.