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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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Three days to glory: Africa’s beautiful chaos descends on Morocco

Three days to glory: Africa’s beautiful chaos descends on Morocco

PICTURE this: It's December 2025, and while half the world is trimming Christmas trees and pretending to enjoy fruitcake, Africa is about to deliver its own gift to global football - a month-long masterclass in passion, drama, and the kind of plot twists that would make Netflix jealous. Welcome to the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025. Or as we like to call it: The Tournament Where Logic Goes on Holiday. The Scene Morocco - land of zellige patterns, mint tea, and football dreams - is rolling out the red carpet for the continent's finest 24 teams. And…
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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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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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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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East Africa’s upgraded stadiums spark a robust vision for sports tourism

East Africa’s upgraded stadiums spark a robust vision for sports tourism

THE 2024 CHAN, a tournament exclusively for home-based players, has given Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania a shared and immovable deadline to meet international hosting standards. For Kenya, the deadline has been matched by form on the pitch. The Harambee Stars are enjoying a dream run, booking a quarter-final slot after edging Zambia 1 – 0 on Sunday. The team has also won over two-time champions Morocco. According to Football Kenya Federation (FKF) official Michael Senelwa, the infrastructure gains are as significant as the football. “These facilities are an investment in positioning East Africa as a serious contender for bigger tournaments…
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Sébastien Siani: “Winning an AFCON is the Holy Grail”

Sébastien Siani: “Winning an AFCON is the Holy Grail”

A key man in coach Hugo Broos' set-up during Cameroon's victory at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Gabon 2017, midfielder Sébastien Siani was one of the main architects of that success.  Who doesn't remember his equalising goal against Guinea-Bissau on the second day of the group stage which had turned a match that started badly for the Indomitable Lions, who won 2-1 to stay on course for the knockout round. And it was Siani who, with a clever pass, located Vincent Aboubakar for the sumptuous winning goal in the final against Egypt as Cameroon triumphed 2-1 to lift…
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Ex-Nigeria captain Yobo confident in Super Eagles’ title prospects after draw

Ex-Nigeria captain Yobo confident in Super Eagles’ title prospects after draw

NIGERIA'S legendary captain, Joseph Yobo, has expressed confidence in the Super Eagles’ chances of clinching a fourth TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title at the 2025 tournament, following the official draw held on Monday in Rabat, Morocco. The Super Eagles were drawn into Group C alongside 2004 champions Tunisia, East African duo Uganda and Tanzania—co-hosts of the 2027 TotalEnergies CAF AFCON.  Reflecting on the group and Nigeria’s historical pedigree, Yobo, a key figure in Nigeria’s last AFCON triumph in 2013, was optimistic about the team’s prospects. “We have a good young crop and a new generation of players that have…
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A Desert Symphony: AFCON 2025 brings football magic to Morocco

A Desert Symphony: AFCON 2025 brings football magic to Morocco

THE ancient medinas of Morocco are stirring with new energy as the nation prepares to host Africa's greatest football spectacle. The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations promises to transform Morocco's December festive season into an unprecedented celebration of sport and culture, where the rhythmic beats of Gnawa music will blend with the roars of passionate fans. In Rabat's historic streets, where modern architecture meets timeless tradition, hosts Morocco will launch their campaign against the Comoros Islands on December 21. The majestic Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca will stand witness to epic battles, its towering minaret overlooking a city pulsing with…
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