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The AFCON Hall of Fame: where legends are made and records go to die

The AFCON Hall of Fame: where legends are made and records go to die

LISTEN, we need to talk about the weight of history. Not the boring kind they teach in school, but the kind that sits on your chest at 2-0 down in a quarterfinal, when 40,000 people are screaming, and you remember that Samuel Eto'o once did this eight times across a decade and still came out smiling. The Africa Cup of Nations doesn't just crown champions. It creates mythology. And in three days, when Morocco and Comoros walk onto that Rabat pitch, 24 nations will begin their pilgrimage toward football immortality - or at least a decent run before going viral…
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TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations in numbers

TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations in numbers

Ahead of the draw for the 35th edition of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 that will be staged in Rabat on January 27, Cafonline.com has rounded up the numbers on the continent’s greatest footballing show. 0 – There will be no debut nation at these finals in Morocco. All 24 teams have competed at least once before in the continental showpiece, though Botswana and Comoros will be making a second appearance. 1 – Former Zambia goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene is the only gloveman to score at the AFCON when he netted a penalty in a 1-1…
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The Eagles have landed: Africa’s finest prepare for continental glory

The Eagles have landed: Africa’s finest prepare for continental glory

FOUR days. That's all that stands between the football-mad continent and its most beloved sporting obsession. The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations - AFCON, to its friends, the tournament that makes grown men weep and entire nations grind to a halt - is about to kick off in Morocco. And if recent squad announcements are anything to go by, we're in for another rollercoaster of drama, redemption, and the kind of chaos only African football can conjure. From Cairo to Cape Town, Dakar to Dar es Salaam, the conversation is singular: who will add their name to a roll…
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The Pharaoh’s fury: Has Mohamed Salah’s Liverpool love story turned to ashes?

The Pharaoh’s fury: Has Mohamed Salah’s Liverpool love story turned to ashes?

WELL, well, well. If this isn't the most spectacular falling-out since your favourite soap opera's Christmas special, then call me a Spurs supporter and be done with it. Mohamed Salah - the man who's scored more goals for Liverpool than most of us have had hot dinners, the Egyptian King who turned Anfield into his personal palace, the forward who made defending against Liverpool about as enjoyable as a root canal - is now warming the bench like it's a five-star Egyptian resort in Sharm el-Sheikh. Except there's no sun, no sea, and absolutely no smiles. The Fall from Grace…
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CAF takes AFCON trophy to the world: a bold new chapter in African football’s global story

CAF takes AFCON trophy to the world: a bold new chapter in African football’s global story

IN a groundbreaking move that underscores African football's growing global influence, the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has launched an ambitious Diaspora Tour, bringing the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations trophy to the heart of Europe's football capitals. The iconic trophy will make its first stop in London at Below the Lights, Piccadilly Circus, on 28 November, before travelling to Paris on 4 December at YOYO in the Palais de Tokyo. This innovative marketing initiative represents far more than a promotional exercise - it is a powerful acknowledgement of the unbreakable thread connecting African football to its millions of…
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The ITRI Ball: A Geometric masterpiece destined for glory – and possibly a few bruised shins

The ITRI Ball: A Geometric masterpiece destined for glory – and possibly a few bruised shins

IN what can only be described as the most elaborately designed object that millionaire athletes will routinely boot into the stratosphere, CAF and PUMA have unveiled the ITRI - the official match ball for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025. This isn't just any sphere of stitched panels, mind you. This is a ball with heritage. A ball with meaning. A ball that costs €130 and will inevitably end up in a Moroccan hedge at some point during the tournament. The ITRI - named after the star on Morocco's flag, because apparently calling it "Kevin" lacked gravitas…
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Georgi Minoungou (Burkina Faso): “AFCON, a childhood dream turned national mission”

Georgi Minoungou (Burkina Faso): “AFCON, a childhood dream turned national mission”

Emerging at the FIFA Club World Cup with Seattle Sounders, the young Burkinabè has become a standard-bearer for the Stallions’ new generation At 23, he is set for his first TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, driven by unshakable faith and resilience forged through adversity Balancing international recognition with deep attachment to homeland, Georgi Minoungou wants to write an inspiring chapter in Burkinabè football He was one of the faces of the off-season. At 23, Georgi Minoungou has risen rapidly, thrust into the spotlight at the FIFA Club World Cup with Seattle Sounders. Lined up against stars such as Achraf…
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Rabat lights up as Hakimi makes history and the Atlas Kingdom dominates CAF Awards 2025

Rabat lights up as Hakimi makes history and the Atlas Kingdom dominates CAF Awards 2025

THE Moroccan capital of Rabat transformed into the beating heart of African football on Wednesday night as the continent's finest gathered for a glittering celebration of excellence that will be remembered for generations. In a ceremony that sparkled with star power and historic achievements, Morocco claimed the spotlight with an unprecedented sweep that underscored their remarkable rise as a football powerhouse. Leading the charge was Paris Saint-Germain's elegant defender Achraf Hakimi, who etched his name into the record books by becoming the first defender in over five decades to claim the CAF Men's Player of the Year crown. A Defender…
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African football’s golden dawn: Nine nations storm U-17 World Cup knockouts

African football’s golden dawn: Nine nations storm U-17 World Cup knockouts

AFRICA is painting the FIFA U-17 World Cup in brilliant shades of promise and power. Nine nations from the continent have surged into the Round of 32, announcing to the world that African football's next generation isn't just knocking on the door – they've kicked it wide open. This isn't hope. This isn't potential. This is the arrival. From the sun-scorched pitches of West Africa to the tactical academies of North Africa, the continent's youth revolution is unfolding on football's global stage with swagger, skill, and an unmistakable sense of destiny. And with two all-African knockout clashes already confirmed, the…
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African soccer star sues Manchester United for £1 million over alleged medical negligence

African soccer star sues Manchester United for £1 million over alleged medical negligence

MANCHESTER United faces a High Court battle with former defender Axel Tuanzebe, who is suing the club for more than £1 million over alleged medical negligence that he claims has left him unable to play professional football without restriction. Court documents obtained by Sky Sports reveal the 27-year-old DR Congo international alleges the Premier League club failed to appropriately treat a spinal stress fracture that has plagued his career since 2020, ultimately derailing his promising trajectory at one of football's most storied institutions. The legal claim, first filed in July 2023 when Tuanzebe departed Old Trafford, centres on allegations that…
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