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CAS Sets October 8 Date for Senegal vs Morocco AFCON 2025 Final Dispute

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has scheduled October 8, 2026, for the hearing regarding the ongoing legal dispute between Senegal and Morocco over the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title. The Lausanne-based tribunal will review the appeal filed by the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) against the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and […]

CAF Settles AFCON 2027 Format: 24 Teams, Not 28

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially put an end to rumors regarding an expansion of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), confirming that the tournament will feature 24 teams, rather than 28 as recently reported. Speculation mounted following a mistranslation of statements made by CAF President Patrice Motsepe. His remarks regarding a […]

CAF Announces Historic AFCON Expansion to 28 Teams Starting in 2027

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced a historic format change for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), aimining to modernize the tournament and allow more African nations to compete at the highest level. Motsepe Reveals New 28-Team Format in South Africa Speaking at a press conference in South Africa on Wednesday, CAF […]

AFCON Hosting Bids: Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Launch Joint 2032 Bid

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have officially entered the race to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a historic joint bid. This bold move highlights the growing ambition of the Alliance of Sahel States to bring Africa’s premier football tournament to their region for the first time as a collective effort. The […]

Mamelodi Sundowns Crowned 2026 CAF Champions League Winners vs FAR Rabat

Mamelodi Sundowns have officially been crowned kings of Africa, clinching the 2026 CAF Champions League title following a hard-fought 1-1 draw against FAR Rabat at the Moulay Abdellah Stadium. This result, combined with their 1-0 first-leg victory in Pretoria, secured a 2-1 aggregate win for the South African giants. The final in Morocco was packed […]

Sundowns Edge AS FAR in CAF Champions League Final Amid VAR Controversy

Mamelodi Sundowns secured a vital 1-0 victory over AS FAR Rabat at Loftus Versfeld in the first leg of the 2026 CAF Champions League final. The match’s deciding moment came in the 37th minute when Aubrey Modiba struck a sensational direct free-kick into the back of the net. ماميلودي صنداونز يسجل الهدف الأول في شباك […]

Injury Curse Strikes Again: Issam Smeeri to Miss Jordan’s Historic World Cup Debut

The injury curse continues to haunt the Jordanian national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The latest blow comes as right-back Issam Smeeri has been ruled out of the tournament after suffering a torn Achilles tendon. Smeeri, who plays for Al-Salt SC, sustained the injury during individual training sessions, as confirmed by the Jordan […]

Al-Hussein vs Al-Wehdat: Match Preview, Kick-off Time, and History | Jordan Cup 2026

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The eyes of Jordanian football fans turn today to Al-Hassan Stadium, where Al-Hussein Irbid hosts Al-Wehdat in a highly anticipated semi-final clash of the 2026 Jordan Cup. Al-Wehdat, known as the “Green Giant,” enters this match seeking to restore pride in their favorite competition. Armed with big-game experience and a passionate fanbase, they aim for […]

FIFA to Introduce “Debut Patches” on Shirts for World Cup 2026

FIFA is reportedly finalizing a creative proposal to add a special feature to the jerseys of players making their World Cup debut in the 2026 edition. The initiative, known as the “Debut Patch,” will see a unique badge placed on the shirts of players participating in their first-ever World Cup match. Once the player completes […]