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Mohamed Salah Omitted from Champions League Squad for Tuesday Clash

Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah has been left out of the 19-man squad for Tuesday’s Champions League clash against Inter Milan following his public criticism of manager Arne Slot. The Egyptian…

Africa News Now December 8, 2025

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AFCON 2025 Trophy Unveiled in London as Global Tour Begins Ahead of Morocco Tournament

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy was unveiled in London on Thursday, marking the start of its global tour ahead of next month’s highly anticipated tournament in Morocco. The…

Africa News Now November 28, 2025

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Arsenal Ends Controversial ‘Visit Rwanda’ Sponsorship After Six-Year Partnership

Arsenal has confirmed it will end its high-profile sleeve sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda at the close of the current Premier League season, bringing an end to one of football’s…

Africa News Now November 20, 2025

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Achraf Hakimi Becomes First Moroccan Since 1998 to Win African Ballon d’Or

Achraf Hakimi has made football history, becoming the first Moroccan player in 26 years to win the African Ballon d’Or. The last Moroccan to claim the prize was Mustapha Hadji…

Africa News Now November 19, 2025

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Morocco Trains Youth Volunteers Ahead of 2025 Africa Cup of Nations

With just weeks to go before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicks off, Morocco is ramping up preparations by training hundreds of young volunteers to help ensure the…

Africa News Now November 13, 2025

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George Weah Urges United Front to Eradicate Racism from Football

Football legend and former Liberian president George Weah has called for a united global effort to eliminate racism from the sport, emphasizing that football’s true spirit lies in unity and…

Africa News Now November 10, 2025

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CAF Unveils Star-Studded Shortlist for 2025 African Player of the Year Award

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released its official shortlist for the 2025 African Player of the Year Award, featuring some of the continent’s brightest football talents from clubs…

Africa News Now October 23, 2025

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CAF Confirms Morocco Will Host 2025 AFCON Despite Nationwide Protests Over Spending

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reaffirmed its confidence in Morocco as host of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), despite growing anti-government protests over public spending priorities…

Africa News Now October 7, 2025

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FIFA Sanctions South Africa for Fielding Ineligible Player, World Cup Hopes in Jeopardy

South Africa’s bid to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has taken a major setback after the national team was sanctioned for using an ineligible player during the qualifiers.…

Africa News Now September 30, 2025

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Fan Banned from UK Football Stadiums After Racist Abuse Toward Ghanaian International Antoine Semenyo

A football supporter accused of racially abusing Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo during Friday’s Premier League opener against Liverpool has been banned from every football stadium in Britain. The 47-year-old man…

Africa News Now August 18, 2025

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Paulo Duarte Named Guinea’s New Head Coach Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers

The Guinean Football Federation (FGF) has confirmed the appointment of seasoned Portuguese coach Paulo Jorge Rebelo Duarte as the new manager of the Syli National, following a competitive international recruitment…

Africa News Now August 13, 2025