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As the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) gets underway in Morocco, Kenya’s Harambee Stars are conspicuously absent. East Africa is instead represented by regional rivals Uganda and Tanzania, highlighting Kenya’s continued struggles on the continental stage. The Stars’ failure to qualify was sealed on November 15, 2024, when they …

By: AFP The ongoing Africa Cup of Nations has already etched its mark in history for Guinea, marking their first-ever knockout victory, a milestone that moved their coach, Kaba Diawara, to tears. “This is truly exceptional for me and my team. It transcends mere football,” expressed the former Arsenal striker …

As the first round of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) group stage concludes, Tanzania finds itself in the spotlight once again, facing off against Morocco. Despite being a regular participant in the tournament, Tanzania has never managed to secure a victory in any AFCON match, making their footballing …

Ivory Coast, the hosts of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), have dismissed coach Jean-Louis Gasset during the ongoing tournament, as announced by the country’s football federation (FIF) on Wednesday. The decision to terminate the contracts of both Gasset and his assistant Ghislain Printant was attributed to unsatisfactory results. Following …

Via: AFP Egypt coach Rui Vitoria expressed uncertainty about Mohamed Salah’s participation in the remainder of the Africa Cup of Nations, following an injury sustained in Thursday’s 2-2 draw against Ghana. The Liverpool striker left the field late in the first half, visibly holding the back of his left leg. …

By AFP Morocco, whose coach Walid Regragui was only a few months old when they last won the Africa Cup of Nations in 1976, are eager to put an end to their 48-year trophy drought. In the 1976 tournament, Morocco secured a late 1-1 draw with Guinea to clinch the title …

Sadio Mane is now officially off the market as he surprised fans by getting married to his longtime partner, Aisha Tamba. The marriage ceremony, held in Keur Massar, Dakar, Senegal, provided a glimpse into the private side of the Al Nassr winger’s life. Despite keeping his relationship under wraps for …