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2025 AFCON final: CAS to hear Senegal appeal on October 8

Oct 7, 2026

The Court of Arbitration for Sport will hear Senegal’s appeal over the disputed 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco on October 8 in Lausanne.

'Sad exit': Portugal fans mourn hinted end of Ronaldo era

Oct 7, 2026

Portugal fans are in mourning as Cristiano Ronaldo is seemingly living his last moments with the national team. The star forward walked out of the team’s training camp on Wednesday, hours after coach Jorge Jesus said he would not start Thursday’s Nations League game against Denmark.

Union of Arab Football Associations backs FIFA chief Infantino

Oct 7, 2026

The Union of Arab Football Associations says it is backing embattled FIFA head Gianni Infantino in his bid for reelection next year.

FIFA Chief Infantino calls for review of football governance after investment backlash

Sep 24, 2026

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is proposing a fresh consultation on how football’s world governing body makes major decisions, following intense criticism over an abandoned plan to bring private investment into the World Cup.

Olympic flame arrives in Senegal ahead of Africa's first ever Olympic sporting event

Sep 15, 2026

The Olympic flame was welcomed by music and dancing in Senegal 's capital Saturday, as a march by 100 women marked the countdown to the first Olympic sporting event held in Africa — the Youth Olympic Games.

Russian citizen Viktor Bout was exchanged for US basketball player Brittney Griner

Sep 11, 2026

MOSCOW - Russian citizen Viktor Bout was exchanged for US basketball player Brittney Griner on Thursday at the Abu Dhabi

Herbert Mensah Joins ACG Board to Boost Africa’s Sports Economy

Sep 11, 2026

Rugby Africa President Herbert Mensah has joined the Advisory Board of African Collaborations Group (ACG), strengthening the organisation’s efforts to

Dakar Youth Olympics flame lit in Athens ahead of games

Sep 11, 2026

The flame for the Dakar Youth Olympics was lit in Athens on Thursday for the first Olympic competition ever staged in Africa.

Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger submit joint bid for 2032 Afcon

Aug 27, 2026

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have put in a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations. All three countries are currently run by military governments.

AFCON to expand to 28 teams as CAF unveils new 2027 format

Aug 27, 2026

CAF President Patrice Motsepe has confirmed that the Africa Cup of Nations will expand to 28 teams from the 2027 edition, which will be hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda from June 19 to July 17, 2027.

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