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President of the Confederation of African Football Patrice Motsepe. Photo: File

CAF moves to restore trust after AFCON final controversy with sweeping reforms

CAF announces sweeping reforms to refereeing and governance structures following the controversial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Final, aiming to rebuild trust and prevent a repeat of the incidents

Senegal’s 2025 Afcon title has been revoked and awarded to Morocco following a landmark ruling on Tuesday. The Senegalese Football Federation is set to challenge the move at the Court of Arbitration for Sport

CAF strips Senegal of 2025 Afcon title and Morocco declared official champions

Senegal’s 2025 Afcon title has been revoked and awarded to Morocco following a landmark ruling on Tuesday. The Senegalese Football Federation is set to challenge the move at the Court of Arbitration for Sport

CAF has issued a slate of heavy suspensions and fines totalling more than $1 million. (X)

CAF hammers Senegal and Morocco after Rabat’s night of shame

CAF has issued a slate of heavy suspensions and fines totalling more than $1 million

Senegal lift the 2025 Afcon trophy. (X)

Senegal survives chaos to claim African football glory

It was a night of grit and glory, a final that vanished from memory as it happened, only to be immortalised by the madness of its ending

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos. (SAFA)

Can Hugo Broos fix Bafana Bafana’s broken compass before the World Cup?

The “funeral” in the Rabat dressing room after the team’s Africa Cup of Nations defeat must serve as the birth of a stronger Bafana

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No more second chances as the AFCON 2025 Round of 16 kicks off

With heavyweights like Egypt and Nigeria looking dominant and dark horses like Sudan and Mozambique making historic runs, the knockout stage promises drama

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos. Picture: SAFA

The evolution of Bafana Bafana under Hugo Broos

When Hugo Broos arrived in May 2021, few believed he could revive Bafana Bafana after years of disappointment. Four years later, he has forged a disciplined, adaptable team that, in the last 10 games, including FIFA 2026 qualifiers, has conceded only three goals

Global sporting events must end harmful partnerships to protect people and planet

Competition organisers risk accusations of sportswashing when partnering with companies such as Toyota and TotalEnergies

Bafana goalkeeper #1 Ronwen Williams  celebrates with head coach Hugo Broos after winning at the end of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 quarter-final football match between Cape Verde and South Africa at the Stade Charles Konan Banny in Yamoussoukro on February 3, 2024. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Editorial | Bafana mends our broken hearts

Bafana Bafana rolled the years back and reached the semi-finals by knocking out African giants Tunisia and Morocco

Nigerian supporters react as they watch at a mega-viewing centre the Africa Cup of Nations 2024 semi-final football match between Nigeria and South Africa, in Lagos on February 7, 2024. (Photo by Benson Ibeabuchi / AFP)

Nigerians celebrate tense Afcon semi-final win over South Africa

For some, the victory also added to the rivalry between the countries, after Nigerian performers like Burna Boy and Davido failed to win a Grammy at the recent awards

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos reacts during the Africa Cup of Nations 2024 quarter-final football match between Cape Verde and South Africa at the Stade Charles Konan Banny in Yamoussoukro on February 3, 2024. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Discipline will be deciding factor in Bafana’s Afcon semi-final

The team needs to stick to the game plan, maintain composure and nullify the attacking threat Nigeria brings

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Stripes, swooshes get the boot at Afcon’s kit contest

The battle for Africa’s national shirt market has taken a new turn, with some of the raciest designs coming from continental brands

A vendor sells vuvuzelas at the Adjame main market in Abidjan on January 9, 2024 ahead of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations. (Photo by Issouf SANOGO / AFP)

Afcon is set to be a ball

The African showpiece never fails to entertain and this year’s tournament should be no different

The 2024 AFCON competition kicks off from the 13th of January to the 11th of February 2024 and will be hosted by Ivory Coast.

Mixed fortunes for Africa in 2024

It is set to be a busy year for the continent as many countries go to the polls and international engagement increases