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CAF Strips Senegal of Africa Cup of Nations Title After Forfeit Ruling
The Confederation of African Football has overturned Senegal’s victory in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, declaring them forfeit after a mass walkout in protest of a penalty decision. Morocco is now crowned champions with a 3-0 win, while Senegal’s head coach faces a five-match suspension.
FIFA suspends Egypt’s Hassan and Zico for World Cup refereeing criticism
Hossam Hassan and Mostafa Zico face disciplinary action after post-match comments about refereeing decisions in Egypt’s 3-2 World Cup defeat to Argentina. The suspensions threaten key fixtures in Africa Cup qualifying and the international window.
Black Maidens defiant after Norway drubbing: Ghana’s U-17 World Cup campaign far from over
Despite a 3-0 defeat to Norway in their opening match, Ghana’s U-17 women’s team remains determined to fight for knockout-stage progress at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Communications Director Henry Asante Twum insists the Black Maidens can still turn their campaign around, while domestic football’s future hangs on a looming coaching appointment.
Ghana’s Essipong Stadium races for CAF certification ahead of AFCONQ showdown with Somalia
The National Sports Authority is pushing to finalize Essipong Stadium’s certification in time for Ghana’s 2027 AFCON qualifier against Somalia, with Acting DG Prof. Emmanuel Osei Sarpong confirming outstanding requirements are being addressed. The November clash hinges on meeting CAF’s rigorous standards.
Ghana’s U-20 AFCON hosting rights in jeopardy as funding crisis deepens
With less than a year until the 2027 TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, Ghana’s government faces mounting pressure to secure funding for the tournament—or risk losing the rights entirely. Morocco and Egypt stand ready to step in as backups, while CAF’s patience is clearly running thin.
Semenyo’s eight-week absence leaves Ghana’s AFCON qualifying hopes in peril
Antoine Semenyo’s severe knee injury—confirmed by Manchester City’s Enzo Maresca—rules out the Ghana forward for up to eight weeks, eliminating him from the Black Stars’ critical November double-header against Somalia. With the team already two points behind in Group C, the loss of their most potent attacking threat could prove decisive in a campaign already teetering on the brink.
Ghana’s AFCON hopes shattered as Antoine Semenyo ruled out for eight weeks ahead of Somalia clash
Antoine Semenyo’s injury setback leaves Ghana’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign in peril as the Manchester City winger faces an eight-week absence before the crucial November showdown against Somalia. The loss of a key creative force at left wing-back threatens to destabilize the Black Stars’ bid to reclaim momentum in a grueling qualifying campaign.
Ghana’s Black Sharks clinch 2026 Beach Soccer AFCON berth with 7-4 triumph over Nigeria
The Black Sharks secured their place at the 2026 CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations after a dramatic 7-4 victory in the second leg against Nigeria, sealing a 10-7 aggregate win. The result caps a decisive qualifying campaign for Ghana’s beach soccer side.
Orlando Amstel Arena Set for High-Stakes Showdown as Bafana Bafana Face Benni McCarthy’s Kenya in AFCON Qualifiers
Pitso Mosimane’s Bafana Bafana will lock horns with Benni McCarthy’s Kenya at Orlando Amstel Arena on November 13, 2026, in a pivotal AFCON 2027 qualifier. The clash marks the start of a two-match duel against a side led by one of South Africa’s most revered figures, setting the tone for a grueling Group D campaign.
Kwasi Sibo poised to make CAF Champions League debut as Al-Swehly target Espérance Sportive
Ghana midfielder Kwasi Sibo is set to return to action for Al-Swehly in the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League, with his experience crucial as the Libyan side seeks to progress past Tunisia’s Espérance Sportive. The match, a high-stakes clash for a group-stage spot, will determine Al-Swehly’s ambitions in the 2026-27 edition.
Nigeria’s Flamingos aim to spark U17 World Cup with dominant opener against Poland
With Shakirat Moshood’s lethal finishing and a squad brimming with under-17 World Cup experience, Nigeria’s Flamingos enter their 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup campaign against Poland seeking a statement victory. The match at Pitch marks the start of a tournament where youthful firepower and tactical discipline will decide the group stage.
Beyond Ayew and Yeboah: The Ghanaian Legends Who Defined Football’s Global Stage
While Abedi Ayew Pele and Tony Yeboah remain Ghana’s most celebrated footballing exports, other players carved their own legacies—through World Cup runs, continental dominance, and quiet but pivotal contributions. Their stories reveal a deeper history of Ghanaian football’s influence, both at home and abroad.
CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations: Referees’ Controversial Blunders Force Replay Between Nigeria and Ghana
A second consecutive refereeing error in CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations qualifying has forced Nigeria and Ghana to replay their first-leg tie after officials in Kaduna admitted to wrongly awarding extra time and penalties. The match, originally drawn 3-3, now hinges on a decisive second leg in Ghana on October 18.
Chelle slams CAF’s AFCON structure as Nigeria’s defensive crisis deepens ahead of tournament
With Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign looming, Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has delivered a direct critique of CAF’s tournament format, calling for a two-year cycle to better prepare teams for the World Cup. The departure of captain William Troost-Ekong and the injury to Victor Osimhen’s heir, Fredrick, have left Chelle scrambling to rebuild a defense that was once the tournament’s backbone—just as DR Congo’s penalty shootout victory over Nigeria in the World Cup play-offs exposed deep...
Malawi Women’s National Team Surges 34 Places in FIFA Rankings After Historic Africa Cup Campaign
The Malawi Women’s National Team has rewritten its own footballing history. In the latest FIFA World Rankings, the Scorchers have vaulted 34 places to 119th, their single-largest jump since their inte