Is An African World Cup Finalist On The Horizon?

By Calvin Burton.At the 1978 World Cup in Mexico, Tunisia became the first African nation to win a match at the FIFA World Cup. Eight years later, again in Mexico, Morocco became the first side from

Senegal and Morocco fined and players banned after African Cup final chaos

Africa's soccer body issued fines worth more than $1 million and banned Senegal's coach and Senegalese and Morocco players Wednesday following a shambolic African Cup soccer final this month.
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Africa Cup moves to 4-year cycle as African soccer gets overhaul with new Nations League

RABAT, Morocco (AP) — African soccer is moving the Africa Cup of Nations to a four-year cycle from 2028 and launching a new African Nations League in 2029. Patrice Motsepe, the president of the Confederation of African Football, announced the changes ...
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African brotherhood will prevail despite 2025 AFCON final controversy — Morocco's king

Morocco’s Royal Court has reaffirmed that the bonds of African brotherhood will endure despite the “shameful incidents” that marred the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations between Morocco and Senegal. In a statement released on Thursday via the ...
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South Africa ready to host AFCON 2028, will be about 'fair play' - SA sports minister Gayton McKenzie

South African sports, arts & culture minister Gayton McKenzie told ESPN that his country seeks to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2028, and emphasised that he wanted the tournament to be remembered as one of "fair play".
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Five richest South African sportspeople in 2026: One iconic Springbok makes the cut

South Africa's richest sportspeople feature golf icons and a Springbok legend, showing remarkable post-retirement wealth through business ventures and endorsements
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South African sports stars urge men to register as stem cell donors

South African men face a 20–50% higher incidence of blood cancers than women, yet awareness of stem cell donation remains low. To help change this, sports stars Jaco Pretorius, Seabelo Senatla and Temba Bavuma are stepping up to encourage men to register ...
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Nigeria to host African Supporters Award

It was triple delight for Nigeria Football at the just concluded Confederation African Sports Supporters meeting in Casablanca, Morocco. President General of the Nigeria Football Supporters Club, Dr Rafiu Ladipo was appointed Patron of the Continental ...
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African soccer gets overhaul with new Nations League as Africa Cup moves to 4-year cycle

RABAT, Morocco (AP) — African soccer is getting a major shake-up with the creation of the African Nations League and conversion of the biennial Africa Cup of Nations to a four-year cycle. Patrice Motsepe, the president of the Confederation of African ...