African Football
Backlash greets CAF's shift of AFCON to four-year cycle
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Reactions to the Confederation of African Football's decision to move the Africa Cup of Nations to every four years after 2028 have been mixed, with coaches decrying loss of autonomy amid pressure from European clubs and FIFA, while some see upsides. An annual African Nations League will launch in 2029 to fill the biennial gap.
MC Alger secured their inaugural group stage win in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League, defeating Saint Eloi Lupopo 2-0. Forward Zakaria Naidji starred with a crucial second goal, boosting the team's confidence in a challenging campaign. The victory at Ali-Ammar Stadium in Douéra marked a turning point for the Algerian side.
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The November FIFA men's world rankings highlight shifts across global football, with Spain holding the top spot and Brazil rising to fifth. African powerhouses like Morocco lead the continent, while Asian teams such as Japan and Iran also advanced. Greece climbed two places to 46th following recent World Cup qualifiers.