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Ghana Sacks National Team Coach Otto Addo Weeks Before World Cup Opener

The Ghana Football Association has dismissed Black Stars head coach Otto Addo just over two months before Ghana’s opening match at the upcoming FIFA World Cup. In a brief statement…

Africa News Now March 31, 2026

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CAF Secretary-General Mosengo-Omba Steps Down Amid Afcon Controversy

The Secretary-General of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Veron Mosengo-Omba, has announced his resignation, bringing an abrupt end to a tenure marked by growing controversy within African football’s governing…

Africa News Now March 30, 2026

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Women’s Football Gains Ground in Somalia as Security Improves

Hundreds of spectators gathered at a stadium in Mogadishu on Tuesday to watch a women’s football match an event that would have been nearly impossible just a few years ago…

Africa News Now March 26, 2026

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Senegal Challenges AFCON Final Decision at CAS, Seeks Overturn of Morocco Victory

The Senegalese Football Federation has filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), contesting the decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to award Morocco a…

Africa News Now March 25, 2026

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Ex-Congo Football Federation Chief Sentenced to Life for Embezzling FIFA Funds

A criminal court in Brazzaville has sentenced former football federation president Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas to life in prison after finding him guilty of embezzling about $1.1 million in funds from…

Africa News Now March 11, 2026

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Sierra Leone Frees Female Inmates Through Football for Reform Initiative

Several female inmates in Sierra Leone have been released from prison following a rehabilitation program aimed at supporting vulnerable women in detention. Among those freed is Sento, a mother of…

Africa News Now March 9, 2026

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CAF Postpones 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Weeks Before Kick-Off

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has postponed the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations just 12 days before the tournament was scheduled to begin in Morocco, citing “unforeseen circumstances.”…

Africa News Now March 5, 2026

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Algeria Celebrates World Cup Return as FIFA Trophy Visits Algiers

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Sunday received a FIFA delegation led by German football legend Jürgen Klinsmann as part of the promotional tour for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The…

Africa News Now February 9, 2026

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Egypt Fans Rally Behind Mohamed Salah as He Prepares for AFCON 2025

Egyptian football fans have rallied behind Mohamed Salah as the Liverpool forward joins his national team for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Salah, 32, has faced a…

Africa News Now December 16, 2025

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Egypt and Nigeria Face Off in Final AFCON Warm-Up Friendly

Egypt and Nigeria are set to clash in Cairo on Tuesday in their final friendly match before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which kicks off this Sunday. Egypt’s…

Africa News Now December 16, 2025

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Morocco Face Syria as Arab Cup Quarter-Finals Kick Off in Qatar

Qatar is hosting the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup from 1–18 December, with the tournament now entering the quarter-final stage. Morocco and Syria will clash on Thursday at Khalifa International Stadium…

Africa News Now December 11, 2025