AFCON

Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has appointed a 38-member committee to oversee preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda will co-host. The announcement came hours after the government paid the Ksh3.9 billion AFCON hosting fee to the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Nicholas Musonye will chair the committee, with Hussein Mohammed as vice-chairperson.

March 29, 2026 Reported by AI

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has announced sweeping reforms to its statutes and regulations to strengthen football governance across Africa. President Patrice Motsepe said the changes aim to prevent controversies like those in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finals. The reforms draw from global best practices and input from top legal experts.

Nigeria's Super Eagles, having advanced past Algeria in the quarter-finals, face host nation Morocco in the AFCON 2025 semi-final on Wednesday at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. A Ghanaian referee and South African officials will officiate.

January 10, 2026 Reported by AI

Victor Osimhen scored and assisted in Nigeria's 2-0 victory over Algeria in the AFCON 2025 quarter-final in Marrakesh on January 10, 2026, propelling the Super Eagles into the semi-finals against Morocco. The Napoli striker emphasized team success over personal records after his 35th international goal. Coach Eric Chelle praised the team's identity and clinical second-half performance.

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has confirmed that striker Cyriel Dessers is out of the Africa Cup of Nations due to a thigh injury. The team remains hopeful for defender Ryan Alebiosu's quick return after his leg injury. Chelle shared these updates ahead of Nigeria's next match.

January 04, 2026 Reported by AI

Fans in Bloemfontein are showing strong support for Bafana Bafana ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations last-16 clash against Cameroon on January 4, 2026. After advancing from Group B with wins over Angola and Zimbabwe and a loss to Egypt, a victory would send them to the quarterfinals in Morocco.