Controversy has erupted behind the scenes of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) adjusts referee assignments for the quarter‑final stage following complaints from the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) about officiating arrangements. Reports emerging from multiple sources indicate that Morocco officially lodged a protest with CAF over delays
Former Premier League referee David Coote has been handed a nine‑month prison sentence, suspended for two years, after pleading guilty to possessing an indecent image of a child, in a case that has shocked the football community and sparked widespread media attention. The 43‑year‑old ex‑official, who once officiated in England’s top flight and was FIFA‑listed,
Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has provided a detailed fitness update and addressed media concerns as the hosts prepare to face Cameroon in their Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarter‑final this Friday at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. Speaking at a pre‑match press conference on Thursday, Regragui confirmed that forward Hamza Igamane has
The Nigeria Super Eagles have checked out of their team hotel in Fez and are en route to the airport for their flight to Marrakech, where they will be based ahead of Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarter‑final clash against Algeria. The move comes amid ongoing tension in the camp over unpaid AFCON match
Hellas Verona striker Gift Orban continued his impressive form in Italy’s top flight, scoring from the penalty spot as his side fought to a 2-2 draw against reigning Serie A champions Napoli on Wednesday. Verona stunned the crowd at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona by taking a 2–0 lead in the first half. Nigerian‑born Orban
Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has broken his silence on the on‑field confrontation between Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman during Nigeria’s 4‑0 Round of 16 win over Mozambique at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, describing the incident as a product of competitive drive rather than a deep‑seated rift. Speaking on his
Tension has resurfaced in the Super Eagles camp in Morocco, with reports indicating that Nigeria’s players and technical staff boycotted a scheduled training session in protest over unpaid bonuses, disrupting preparations ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarter‑final clash with Algeria. According to multiple sources, players refused to train due to long‑standing unsettled
Côte d’Ivoire secured their place in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarterfinals with a convincing 3–0 victory over Burkina Faso in their Round of 16 encounter at the Stade de Marrakech on Tuesday night. The defending champions produced a composed and clinical performance to remain strong contenders in the tournament. Manchester United winger Amad
Algeria advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a dramatic 1–0 extra‑time victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) in Rabat on Tuesday, setting up a blockbuster showdown with Nigeria’s Super Eagles. The tightly contested Round of 16 tie remained scoreless through 90 minutes as both sides created
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Nigeria’s emphatic 4–0 win over Mozambique in the Round of 16 at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco was overshadowed by a tense moment between two of the team’s key forwards, Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman. Despite the Super Eagles cruising to a convincing victory, Osimhen was visibly agitated