13 h. ago VIDEO: Davido, French Montana deliver electrifying AFCON opener

Watch Davido and French Montana’s thrilling performance of the official soundtrack at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) opening ceremony in Rabat. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-davido-french-montana-deliver-electrifying-afcon-opener/

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17 h. ago Pressure Mounts On Hosts Morocco To Deliver As 2025 AFCON Kicks Off

Morocco carry a huge weight of expectation into their opening game at the Total Energies-Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Sunday evening as the hosts, with star man Achraf Hakimi returning from injury, aim to see off stiff competition to claim continental glory. Senegal, reigning champions Ivory Coast, Mohamed Salah’s Egypt and a Nigeria side […]

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21 h. ago Pressure On Morocco To Deliver As Africa Cup Of Nations Kicks Off

Morocco are aiming to follow the example of Ivory Coast, who won the last AFCON as hosts in 2024. The post Pressure On Morocco To Deliver As Africa Cup Of Nations Kicks Off appeared first on Channels Television.

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28 h. ago Quest For 4th Title: Super Eagles Seek Redemption In Morocco

As the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations kicks off on Sunday, 21 December in Morocco, the Super Eagles of Nigeria land in North Africa not merely as participants, but as a squad on a mission of national redemption. Their quest is singular and historic: to finally capture that elusive fourth star and […]

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44 h. ago Africa Cup Of Nations To Be Held Every Four Years After 2028 Edition — CAF

The Confederation of African Football president revealed the change as part of a significant restructuring of the international game on the continent to help it fit better into a packed global calendar. The post Africa Cup Of Nations To Be Held Every Four Years After 2028 Edition — CAF appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 d. ago AFCON: Osimhen ‘on another level,’ defenders’ll be scared – Onyeka

Frank Onyeka praises teammate Victor Osimhen, calling him a player ‘on another level’ who will scare defenders at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Read More: https://punchng.com/afcon-osimhen-on-another-level-defendersll-be-scared-onyeka/

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8 d. ago [VIDEO] AFCON: Uzoho arrives as Super Eagles open camp in Egypt

Francis Uzoho is the first to arrive as the Super Eagles camp opens in Egypt for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Get the latest on their preparation. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-afcon-uzoho-arrives-as-super-eagles-open-camp-in-egypt/

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8 d. ago Calvin Bassey on target in Burnley vs Fulham five goals thriller

…Heads to AFCON with winning mentality Nigeria’s Calvin Bassey will be heading to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with read more Calvin Bassey on target in Burnley vs Fulham five goals thriller

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1 week ago Super Eagles Urged To Forge New Narrative At AFCON After World Cup Heartbreak

With the 35th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals in Morocco just few days away (21st December 2025 – 18th January 2026), the executive committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has issued a rallying cry to the Super Eagles to “completely forget the unfortunate ending to the FIFA World Cup playoffs” and instead “use […]

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1 week ago Coach Eric Chelle Releases Super Eagles Squad List For AFCON 2025

Eric Chelle, Super Eagles head coach, has named the final squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The 28-player squad is a mixture of familiar stars and new names as the Eagles prepare for the competition starting on December 21. Several players included in the initial 54-player provisional squad were culled from the list. The biggest surprise in the […] The post Coach Eric Chelle Releases Super Eagles Squad List For AFCON 2025 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago AFCON 2025: Nigerians Protest CAF’s Decision To Give Europe 52 Free

A few days to the kick-off of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, football lovers in Nigeria are protesting CAF’s decision to limit the number of matches that will be shown on terrestrial or Free-to-Air television to 32, while European terrestrial stations have the right to show all 52 games. It will […] The post AFCON 2025: Nigerians Protest CAF’s Decision To Give Europe 52 Free-to-Air Matches While Africa Gets Only 32 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago 2025 AFCON: FIFA’s extra week highlights rising value of African stars in Europe

FIFA’s decision to delay the release of African players for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have opened an read more 2025 AFCON: FIFA’s extra week highlights rising value of African stars in Europe

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2 w. ago AFCON: Rohr Names Remo Stars Goalkeeper In Benin’s Preliminary Squad

Remo Stars goalkeeper Serge Obassa has been included in Benin Republic’s 30-man preliminary squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Obassa is one of three goalkeepers named in the squad by head coach Gernot Rohr, alongside Saturnin Allagbe and Dandjinou Marcel. Other regulars included in the squad are captain Steve Mounie, Mohamed Tijani, Verdon […]

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2 w. ago FIFA Extends Deadline For Clubs To Release Players For AFCON

Star players like Mohamed Salah, Bryan Mbeumo, and Achraf Hakimi will be able to represent their clubs for an additional week until 15 December before joining their national teams for the Africa Cup of Nations, FIFA announced yesterday. Top European clubs, including Salah’s Liverpool, Mbeumo’s Manchester United, and Hakimi’s Paris Saint-Germain, face the possibility of […]

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2 w. ago Fulham Manager Rues Losing Chukwueze, 2 Teammates To Super Eagles For AFCON 2025

Fulham manager Marco Silva has expressed his disappointment at losing key players to the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, set to commence in Morocco in less than three weeks. Silva faces the prospect of being without Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze, along with teammates Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi, who are all expected to […]

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2 w. ago Cameroon Leave Onana Out Of AFCON Squad, Name Pagou As Coach

Cameroon have omitted goalkeeper Andre Onana from their squad for the Africa Cup of Nations starting this month in Morocco and appointed David Pagou as coach to replace Belgian Marc Brys. Onana, on loan at Trabzonspor from Manchester United, is one of several experienced players dropped for the tournament taking place from 21st December to […]

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2 w. ago Coach Chelle Names Osimhen, Ekong, 52 Others In 2025 AFCON Provisional Squad

With just less than three weeks to the commencement of the 35th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals in Morocco, Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has named Captain William Ekong, super-striker Victor Osimhen, midfielder Wilfred Ndidi and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali in his provisional list of 55 players for the continental soccer showpiece. Goalkeeper Maduka […]

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3 w. ago AFCON 2025 Official Album To Feature Burna Boy, Other Global Stars

The official music album for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is set for release, with Grammy-winning Nigerian artiste Burna Boy joining a lineup of international stars on the project produced by RedOne. Renowned producer RedOne is leading the highly anticipated album, which will unite top global musicians in celebration of Africa’s premier football tournament. […] The post AFCON 2025 Official Album To Feature Burna Boy, Other Global Stars appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Nigerian Referees Missing As CAF Unveils AFCON 2025 Officiating List

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the referees and video assistant referees for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, notably omitting any Nigerian officials from the list. The roster includes 28 centre referees and 14 VAR officials, with no representation from Nigeria. Instead, the host nations—Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, and Mauritania—contributed two centre referees […]

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3 w. ago Nigerian Referees Missing As CAF Unveils 2025 AFCON Officiating List

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the referees and video assistant referees (VARs) for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), notably omitting any Nigerian officials from the list. The roster included 28 centre referees and 14 VAR officials, with no representation from Nigeria. Instead, the host nations—Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, and Mauritania—contributed two […]

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