Senegal and Morocco advance to African Cup of Nations final
January 15 – Senegal and hosts Morocco will meet in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final after semi-final wins over Egypt and Nigeria respectively on Wednesday night.
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CAF concludes European media rights agreements ahead of African Cup of Nations
December 18 – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has secured its most extensive European broadcast footprint to date for the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025, concluding 20 separate media rights agreements covering more than 30 territories across the continent.
South Africa boss Hugo Broos apologises for Mbekezeli Mbokazi comments
December 16 – South Africa manager Hugo Broos has denied accusation of racism and sexism following comments on the late arrival of Mbekezeli Mbokazi at the latest national team camp.
Konami pens CAF to licensing agreement to bring AFCON to eFootball
December 4 – Konami has signed a new licensing agreement with the Confederation of African Football (CAF), strengthening its foothold in one of football’s fastest-growing markets and bringing the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) officially into its eFootball game series.
Channel 4 secures AFCON broadcast deal to air tournament in UK
December 4 – Channel 4 will broadcast the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in the United Kingdom following a broadcast deal with the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
Cameroon sack Brys on eve of the African Cup of Nations
December 2 – Five-time African Cup of Nations victors Cameroon head into the 2025 iteration without a head coach following the dismissal of Belgian Marc Brys.
CAF backs Kenya’s preparation for delayed African Nations Championship
July 22 – Confederation of African Football (CAF) General Secretary Veron Mosengo-Omba has endorsed Kenya’s preparations for the African Nations Championship (CHAN) following an inspection.
AFCON heavyweights Ivory Coast and Cameroon drawn together in 2025 finals
January 28 – Defending African Cup of Nations (AFCON) champions Ivory Coast have been drawn against fellow tournament heavyweights Cameroon in the group stages of the 2025 iteration of the competition.
Mane’s miss sends Cameroon through with Egypt, Ghana and Burkina Faso
By Samindra Kunti
January 31 – Liverpool’s Sadio Mane missed the decisive spot kick as Cameroon beat Senegal 5-4 on penalties to reach the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals. Seven-times winners Egypt also progressed to the last four with a narrow 1-0 win against rivals Morocco.
DR Congo hope to make it third time lucky with 2019 AFCON bid
18 February – The Democratic Republic of Congo is the latest African nation to announce their candidacy for hosting the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
Nonkonyana brands players abandoning African Nations Cup “selfish and egotistical”
By Andrew Warshaw
December 5 – The chairman of the local organising committee for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa, Chief Mwelo Nonkonyana, has branded players opting out of the continent’s showpiece event as “selfish and egotistical”.
South African officials head to Europe to bring back players for Africa Cup of Nations
By Andrew Warshaw
November 5 – South African officials are trying to get players contracted to European clubs released early in order to prepare for January’s Africa Cup of Nations.
Senegal thrown out of 2013 Africa Cup of Nations
By Andrew Warshaw
October 18 – Senegal have been disqualified from the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations following the riot that forced last weekend’s home qualifier against Ivory Coast to be abandoned.
Riot stops Senegal-Ivory Coast match
By Andrew Warshaw
October 14 – A crucial Africa Cup of Nations showdown between arch-rivals Senegal and Ivory Coast was dramatically abandoned on Saturday (October 13) after home fans rioted in the stadium.
Zimbabwe considers bid for 2019 African Cup of Nations
By David Gold
October 4 – The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has revealed an interest in bidding to host the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to encourage investment in football infrastructure.