Moroccan Star Hakim Ziyech Set for South American Chapter With Botafogo
Hakim Ziyech has arrived in Rio de Janeiro to finalize his transfer to Botafogo, marking the beginning of the Moroccan star’s first career spell in South America. The 33-year-old was welcomed at Galeão Airport by Sporting Director Léo Coelho alongside dozens of enthusiastic supporters who chanted his name and voiced greetings in Arabic. Expressing his […]
Algeria Appoint Brahim Hemdani Ahead of 2027 AFCON Qualifiers
The Algerian Football Federation has appointed Brahim Hemdani as the new head coach of the national team, succeeding Vladimir Petković in a surprise move ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Antar Yahia will serve as assistant coach, having played a key role in recent weeks by contacting players and assembling the preliminary […]
Algeria Turn to Brahim Hemdani to Succeed Vladimir Petković
The Algerian Football Federation is leaning toward appointing Brahim Hemdani as the new head coach of the senior national team, succeeding Vladimir Petković. He will be assisted by former internationals Antar Yahia and Karim Matmour, pending official approval during Saturday’s Federal Bureau meeting. The shift toward a local coach comes after the federation spent weeks […]
Al-Ittihad Tripoli Target Hakim Ziyech Amid Tensions at Wydad AC
Libyan club Al-Ittihad Tripoli have entered the race to sign Hakim Ziyech, submitting a lucrative financial offer for the Moroccan star as tensions escalate with Wydad AC’s hierarchy ahead of a potential contract termination. The dispute began after Wydad’s new president, Ibrahim El Asri, requested that Ziyech agree to a salary reduction from his monthly […]
Roberto Carlos’s Wife Clarifies Truth Behind Islam Conversion Rumors
Mariana Lucón (Suhaila Al-Tahiri), wife of Brazilian football legend Roberto Carlos who is of Moroccan descent, denied the accuracy of reports claiming he converted to Islam, confirming that the circulating story has no basis in reality. The rumor spread following circulating photos from Carlos and Al-Tahiri’s wedding ceremony showing certain Islamic traditions, alongside claims alleging […]
CAF Announces AFCON 2027 Dates and Awards Egypt the U-23 Olympic Qualifiers
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a series of new dates and host nations for its upcoming tournaments across the 2026 and 2027 seasons. The highlights include setting the official dates for the next Africa Cup of Nations and granting Egypt the right to host the U-23 AFCON, which serves as the qualifying […]
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 […]