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Chebbak’s Hat-Trick Powers Morocco Past DR Congo at 2024 WAFCON

Morocco’s women’s national team delivered a commanding 4–2 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo in their second Group A match at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON),…

Africa News Now July 10, 2025

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Thomas Partey Charged with Rape and Sexual Assault Involving Three Women

Former Arsenal and Ghana international midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault by the UK’s Metropolitan Police. The alleged offences…

Africa News Now July 4, 2025

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Rayan Aït-Nouri Joins Manchester City in $42M Move from Wolves

Algerian international Rayan Aït-Nouri has officially signed with Manchester City in a high-profile transfer from Wolverhampton Wanderers, in a deal reportedly worth $42 million. The 24-year-old left-back has agreed to…

Africa News Now June 10, 2025

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21 Kano Athletes Killed in Tragic Bus Crash Returning from National Sports Festival

At least 21 athletes and officials from Kano State have died in a tragic road accident while returning from the National Sports Festival held in Ogun State, c. The fatal…

Africa News Now June 2, 2025

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Chad Names New National Stadium After Late President Idriss Déby

Chad has announced that its new 30,000-seat stadium in N'Djamena will be named after the late President Idriss Déby Itno, honoring his role in initiating the project. The decision, made…

Africa News Now May 13, 2025

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Football Behind Bars: How a CAF Coaching Course Is Helping Female Inmates Rebuild Their Lives

After nearly four years behind bars, Marie, an inmate at Freetown’s Female Correctional Centre, has found a lifeline in an unlikely place: football. Thanks to the Football for Reform initiative,…

Africa News Now April 22, 2025

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CAF Fines Mamelodi Sundowns and Esperance Over Fan Violence Ahead of Club World Cup

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed heavy fines on Mamelodi Sundowns and Esperance de Tunis following violent fan clashes during their CAF Champions League quarter-final on April 1.…

Africa News Now April 18, 2025

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Morocco Prepares to Co-Host 2030 FIFA World Cup

Rabat is undergoing a major transformation as construction and restoration projects accelerate in preparation for the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The Moroccan capital is one of six cities in the…

Africa News Now March 26, 2025

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Ghana to Host Third Edition of African Schools Football Championship, Marking Historic First for West Africa

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced that Ghana will be the host nation for the highly anticipated third edition of the African Schools Football Championship. This landmark…

Africa News Now March 17, 2025

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Patrice Motsepe Re-Elected CAF President, Pledges to Seek Private Investment for African Stadiums

Patrice Motsepe was re-elected unopposed as President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Wednesday, marking the start of his second four-year term. The 54 member federations of CAF,…

Africa News Now March 12, 2025

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Six New Members Elected to CAF Executive Committee Following Fierce Election at Extraordinary General Assembly

Six new members have been elected to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Executive Committee, marking a significant shift in the leadership structure of African football. The election took place…

Africa News Now March 12, 2025