Ivorian football icon Didier Drogba has joined the chorus of voices condemning the Confederation of African Football's decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, reminding the continent that millions witnessed the Teranga Lions' triumph on the pitch.In a passionate statement, Drogba invoked the collective memory of fans who watched the final unfold in real-time."We all watched Senegal fight bravely and defeat Morocco in a historic final. But

Ivorian football legend Didier Drogba has added his voice to the growing chorus of outrage over the Confederation of African Football's decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, describing the ruling as a devastating blow to the credibility of African football.In a strongly worded statement, the former Chelsea striker expressed disbelief that a result decided on the pitch could be overturned months later in a boardroom."We all watched Senegal fight

The Accra Regional Police Command has assured the public of comprehensive security measures ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations across the Region. In a statement, the Command said sufficient police personnel have been deployed to strategic locations, including mosques, Eid prayer grounds, major roads, markets, transport terminals, and other public spaces to safeguard lives and property. […] The post Accra

Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou has spoken publicly for the first time about the Confederation of African Football's decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco, admitting the news brings joy despite arriving months after the final.Speaking after helping Al-Hilal secure their spot in the King's Cup final with a penalty shootout victory, Bounou addressed the ruling in an interview."The AFCON? Honestly, it's news

Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou has described the Confederation of African Football's decision to award Morocco the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title as welcome but long overdue.Speaking after helping Al-Hilal secure their place in the King's Cup final with a penalty shootout victory, Bounou was asked about the ruling that stripped Senegal of the trophy and declared Morocco champions."The AFCON? Honestly, it's news that arrived very late, but as a Moroccan and

South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has lifted the lid on the disciplinary issues that rocked his squad in the days following their Africa Cup of Nations campaign, revealing that unacceptable behaviour forced him to drop several players.The veteran Belgian tactician, who led Bafana Bafana to the Round of 16 in Morocco, disclosed that the problems emerged almost immediately after the team's return home."Three, four days after we came back from the AFCON, we saw things that

FIFA has officially mandated a "female-first" coaching requirement for all womenâ??s national teams, a landmark shift aimed at breaking the glass ceiling in international football.Under the new regulations approved on March 19, 2026, every nation competing in FIFA-sanctioned womenâ??s tournaments must ensure their technical bench includes either a female head coach or at least one female assistant coach.The rule effectively ends the era of all-male coaching staffs

CAF Appeal Committee member Mohamed Robleh Djama has denied taking part in the process that led to Senegal being stripped of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, further deepening controversy around the ruling.Djama stated that he was not present during any deliberations related to the case.â??I was neither present nor take part in such deliberations,â? he said during a news conference.However, an official CAF document outlining the decision has identified the panel members

Ghana defender Joseph Aidoo put up a solid performance for Celta Vigo on Thursday night, helping the side to advance into the quarter-finals of this seasonâ??s Europa League.The centre-back, named in his teamâ??s matchday squad for their second leg meeting with Olympique Lyon in the Round of 16, started from the bench and only came on at halftime when he replaced Carl Starfelt.After coming on, Aidoo, together with his Celta Vigo teammates, worked hard to keep a clean sheet.In

AJ Auxerre full-back Marvin Senaya has described his first call-up to the Black Stars as a moment of â??pride and joy,â? as uncertainty continues over his international future.The 25-year-old defender has been named in Ghanaâ??s squad for the upcoming friendlies against Austria and Germany, marking a major step in his international career.â??A lot of pride and joy,â? Senaya said after receiving the call-up.However, the situation has been complicated by Togo also

Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan has held talks with Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. on plans to support Ghanaian fans travelling to the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Gyan, representing his foundation, Asamoah Gyan Foundation (AGF), presented one of his iconic No. 3 jerseys to the Mayor during the visit, which also included his manager, Samuel Anim Addo, CEO of AGF/Goldstar Consult Ltd, and Anita Barakat, CEO of Rediscover Africa.Discussions focused on providing accommodation,

Ansgar Knauff is back on the pitch with Eintracht Frankfurt after undergoing abdominal surgery that sidelined him for about a month.As head coach Albert Riera had hinted, the 24-year-old German-Ghanaian attacking midfielder has rejoined his teammates in full training this week and is working his way back toward competitive action.Knauffâ??s health issue was unrelated to football and required an operation in the abdominal area, with reports indicating it involved an intestinal

Wayne Rooney has sparked debate after suggesting Neymar does not belong in the same bracket as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo during a discussion on The Overlap Podcast.The topic arose after Gary Neville read out a fan opinion claiming no Premier League player in history was better than a prime Neymar. The statement drew mixed reactions from the panel, including Rooney, Ian Wright and Roy Keane.Rooney acknowledged Neymarâ??s quality but stopped short of placing him among

FIFAâ??s Disciplinary Committee has sanctioned the Israel Football Association (IFA) after finding multiple breaches of its obligations as a member body, following an investigation prompted by the Palestinian Football Association.The case was initiated after a proposal raised at the 74th FIFA Congress, with the FIFA Council mandating a formal probe into alleged discriminatory conduct.Following its findings, the Disciplinary Committee ruled that the IFA violated Articles 13 and

President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to construct three new stadiums in 2026, with a commitment to continue the initiative annually until all regions have modern sports facilities.The President made the pledge during a Citizen Engagement in Sunyani as part of his tour of the Bono Region, where he outlined key development projects.Mahama said the move is part of his governmentâ??s broader plan to improve sports infrastructure nationwide, ensuring that regions without

VfB Stuttgart will have to cope without attacker Jamie Leweling in their crucial Europa League clash away to FC Porto after the winger was ruled out with muscle problems.The German-Ghanaian attacker picked up the issue during the intense Sunday evening Bundesliga match against RB Leipzig and has not recovered in time to feature.Head coach Sebastian HoeneÃ? had sounded optimistic earlier in the week that Leweling might still make the squad, but the final fitness test did not bring

Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi has supported CAFâ??s decision to award his side the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, stating that the governing body acted appropriately.CAFâ??s Appeal Board ruled earlier this week that Senegal had forfeited the final following their conduct during the match, overturning their 1-0 extra-time victory and awarding Morocco a 3-0 win.Senegal have since announced plans to challenge the decision at the Court of Arbitration for Sport,

Former Football Kenya Federation president Sam Nyamweya has criticised CAFâ??s decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)  title, describing the ruling as â??daylight robbery.â?The CAF Appeal Board overturned Senegalâ??s 1-0 extra-time victory over Morocco, citing breaches of Articles 82 and 84 after Senegal players briefly walked off in protest of a late penalty decision in Rabat.Although the match was halted for over 15 minutes, Senegal

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kwasi Nyantakyi paid a heartfelt visit to current GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, extending his goodwill and support ahead of the Black Starsâ?? journey to the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday.Making his first appearance at the GFA in nearly eight years, Mr. Nyantakyi arrived looking vibrant, cheerful and full of life, his presence instantly igniting warmth and excitement within the Football Association. The atmosphere

Former Liberia president and Ballon dâ??Or winner George Weah has strongly criticised CAFâ??s decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco, insisting the result on the pitch must stand.In a statement dated March 18, Weah argued that the Laws of the Game clearly place authority in the hands of the referee, whose decisions during a match are final.â??In football, the referee on the pitch is the final authority,â? Weah said.