Pape Thiaw Explains AFCON Final Touchline Incident, Says Actions Were Driven by Emotion and Protection of Players Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has reflected on the controversial incident that briefly disrupted the Africa Cup of Nations final, insisting his actions were driven by emotion and a desire to protect his players rather than any intention
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Former France international Thierry Henry has weighed in firmly on the debate over refereeing at the recently concluded Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, dismissing suggestions to bring in European officials and instead urging significant investment in the education and development of African referees. His remarks, made during an appearance on
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has sanctioned the Algerian national football team and its players following a series of incidents that followed their quarter-final defeat to Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The measures, announced by the CAF Disciplinary Board and confirmed by the Algerian Football Federation (FAF), include player
Rising geopolitical tensions between the United States and European Union over U.S. interest in Greenland have thrown an unconventional topic into the spotlight: the potential impact on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. The issue has surfaced in German political circles after U.S. President Donald Trump renewed his
Former France forward Thierry Henry and ex-Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher have offered sharply contrasting views on refereeing at the just concluded 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), following controversy during the tournament’s final, reigniting debate over officiating standards and development in African football . Speaking on CBS Sports Golazo after the final, Henry said the
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Sunday Oliseh Alleges NFF Plot to Undermine His CAF Role at AFCON Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has alleged that senior officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) attempted to sabotage his role as a Confederation of African Football (CAF) match analyst and commentator during the recently concluded Africa
Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has officially completed a transfer to Al Ahli Sports Club of the Qatar Stars League, leaving Saudi Arabian side Al Kholood in a move that marks the next chapter in his distinguished club career. The 32-year-old centre-back agreed a long-term contract with Al Ahli SC that runs until June 2028,
Nigerian forward Akor Adams delivered an inspired second-half performance to salvage a valuable point for Sevilla, scoring twice off the bench in a dramatic comeback draw against Elche. Sevilla appeared headed for defeat after falling 2–0 behind before the interval, prompting head coach to ring the changes at the break. Adams was introduced immediately after
Emotions boiled over at the conclusion of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final as Morocco head coach Walid Regragui became embroiled in a heated confrontation with journalists during a chaotic post-match press conference in Rabat. Moments after Morocco’s narrow defeat to Senegal, several Moroccan reporters openly called on Regragui to resign, questioning his leadership
Morocco forward Brahim Díaz has issued an emotional apology after missing the crucial penalty that could have secured the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title for the Atlas Lions, describing the moment as a wound that “does not heal easily.” Díaz’s miss came in the closing moments of a tense and controversial AFCON final against