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The Confederation of African Football has announced sweeping changes to its international calendar, confirming that the Africa Cup of Nations will now be held every four years, starting from 2028, while a new African Nations League will be staged annually. CAF president Patrice Motsepe made the announcement in Morocco on Saturday, ahead of the kickoff of the 2025 AFCON, which begins on Sunday with hosts Morocco facing Comoros. Motsepe explained that the 2027 AFCON, scheduled to be hosted jointly by Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania, will go ahead as planned. However, the next edition, initially fixed for 2029, has been brought…

The Confederation of African Football has officially announced an increase in prize money for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, adding more financial reward to Africa’s biggest football tournament. CAF president Patrice Motsepe revealed the new prize structure while addressing the media in Rabat, Morocco, on Saturday. According to him, the winners of AFCON 2025 will receive 10 million dollars, a significant rise from previous editions. At the last tournament, hosts Côte d’Ivoire lifted the trophy and earned 7 million dollars, while Nigeria’s Super Eagles, who finished second, went home with 4 million dollars. The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations…

As the countdown to the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 continues, the Confederation of African Football has officially announced the Fan Parks that will operate throughout the tournament. The 2025 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations will take place from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. CAF says the Fan Parks are designed to bring the AFCON atmosphere closer to supporters by creating lively public spaces for football and entertainment. CAF explained that the Fan Parks will act as celebration centers where fans can enjoy live match screenings, music, food, and interactive activities, while embracing AFCON’s…

Newcastle vs Chelsea Preview and Prediction Chelsea travel to St James’ Park for Saturday’s early kickoff knowing a win could keep them firmly in touch with the Premier League frontrunners. Newcastle United, strong at home but shaky defensively of late, present a serious test. Match Outlook and Key Numbers Pre match projections slightly favour Newcastle, who are tipped to win in 42 percent of simulations. Chelsea are not far behind with a 31.4 percent chance, while a draw appears in 26.6 percent of outcomes. Chelsea’s recent away form has been built on defensive discipline. The Blues have recorded four clean…

As the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations gets underway in Morocco this Sunday, with hosts Morocco opening the tournament against Comoros in Rabat, attention is turning to the players who could define the competition. Rather than focusing only on established stars, this list highlights 11 emerging talents, young exciting footballers who may not yet be household names, but who have the tools to leave a serious impression on the continent’s biggest stage. Rafik BelghaliRight Back | 23 | Algeria Rafik Belghali arrives at AFCON 2025 on the back of a standout start to life in Serie A. Since joining Hellas…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. The dust has yet to truly settle on the pitch in Morocco, where the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) dashed Nigeria’s immediate hopes for the 2026 World Cup. But the real battle has only just begun, moving from the green grass to the marble halls of FIFA’s disciplinary chambers in Zurich. At the heart of the conflict is a petition filed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The accusation is grave: that the DRC fielded players holding dual nationality—specifically European passports—in direct violation of Article 10 of the DRC Constitution, which forbids holding another citizenship alongside Congolese…

Spanish TV analyst Jota Jordi has publicly criticized Lionel Messi over his ballot for the FIFA Best Awards. Messi’s choices sparked debate after he selected Ousmane Dembele as his top pick for the men’s prize. He then placed Kylian Mbappe second, with Lamine Yamal coming in third. Reacting on Spanish television, Jordi said the order was hard to understand, especially Mbappe being ranked ahead of Yamal. He described the decision as a slight against the young Barcelona star. Calling it “a betrayal,” Jordi stressed that Yamal’s importance to Barcelona should have counted for more, particularly when compared to a Real…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Manchester City are actively preparing for a potential post-Pep Guardiola era, with current Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca emerging as a prominent figure in their contingency plans should the Catalan depart at the end of the season. According to exclusive reporting from The Athletic’s David Ornstein, the 45-year-old Italian — who previously worked under Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium — is “high among the candidates” being considered by City hierarchy. Maresca retains strong admirers within the club after his spells coaching the Elite Development Squad (EDS) and as a first-team assistant, where he contributed to the historic…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. In a candid and emotional interview, retired footballer Kevin-Prince Boateng has opened up about the deep-seated strain in his relationship with his half-brother Jerome Boateng, admitting to years of jealousy that poisoned their bond despite his efforts to seek forgiveness. The former AC Milan, Barcelona, and Ghana star shared his raw reflections with German podcaster Andreas Poke, revealing how childhood differences and diverging career paths fueled a lasting estrangement between the two brothers. “We never had a good relationship because we were very opposite, like he was very competitive over me,” Kevin-Prince said. “Then I saw him…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Ecuadorian international defender Mario Pineida, a 33-year-old player for Barcelona Sporting Club, was shot and killed on Wednesday in a targeted attack in northern Guayaquil, authorities and his club confirmed. Another woman accompanying him—reportedly his partner—was also killed, while a third person, believed to be his mother, was wounded. The incident occurred in the afternoon outside a butcher shop in the Samanes 4 neighborhood, a commercial area in the north of the city. According to police reports and local media, two assailants on a motorcycle opened fire on Pineida and the two women with him. Pineida died…