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6 moments in African football in 2022 that will be talked about for years to come

2022 was a significant year for African football. It was a benchmark for the women’s game and a year that may mark the first real move into African football as a business rather than football as development. It ended with some thrilling matches at the men’s World Cup in Qatar,…

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Idrissa Gana Gueye believes Senegal can progress despite facing England

The Afcon winners must overcome England to reach the quarter-finals but the midfielder said: ‘The last 16 is not the objective. We have no limits’

The Guardian - UK

Tunisia World Cup 2022 guide: Star player, fixtures, squad, one to watch, odds to win

Tunisia had a strange AFCON this year, only qualifying as a best-third-place team after beating Mauritania but then knocking out Nigeria before quarter-final loss to Burkina Faso.

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Senegal World Cup Preview: AFCON Champs Eye More, Await Mane’s Status

Sadio Mané led his nation to a first Africa Cup of Nations title in February. Now, it’ll try to make noise in just its third World Cup—but it’ll need its star to be healthy.

Sports Illustrated

QPR’s Seny Dieng: ‘We wrote history for Senegal. It gives us a great boost’

The goalkeeper tells Will Unwin about his Afcon triumph, his World Cup hopes before heading for Qatar and his ‘eye-opening’ non-league experiences

The Guardian - UK

What is ailing South African football?

South Africa’s football team offered hope to a divided nation, but has struggled to make an impact internationally.

Al Jazeera

Algeria Want to Replace Guinea as 2025 Cup of Nations Hosts

Algeria football boss Zefizef Djahid said on Saturday his country will bid to stage the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after original choice Guinea were stripped of the hosting rights. Speaking during the African Nations Championship (CHAN) draw ceremony at an Algiers opera house, he announced that "Algeria will…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Jurgen Klopp puts Mohamed Salah drop in form down to Afcon disappointment

Only three of Salah’s 31 goals came in his final 16 appearances of last season

The Independent UK

Napoli boss won’t sign Africans unless they skip African Cup

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis says his club will not sign African players anymore unless they agree not to play in the African Cup of Nations

The Hindu

Chelsea’s Kalidou Koulibaly will never let anyone stop him representing Senegal

The president of his former club Napoli threatened only to sign African players willing to give up international ambitions.

The Independent UK

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis won’t sign African players unless they agree waiver

The 73-year-old Italian was upset when Kalidou Koulibaly and Andre Zambo Anguissa were unavailable for the Azzuri during the AFCON this year

The Independent UK

Napoli to Sign African Players Only if They Sign AFCON Waiver, Owner Says

Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis said on Tuesday he would not sign African players any longer unless they agreed to not take part in the Africa Cup of Nations. Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly - now at Premier League side Chelsea - and Cameroon midfielder Andre Zambo Anguissa missed several Napoli…

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘Gutted’: The effect Zimbabwe’s football ban is having on youth

As Zimbabwe continues to remain suspended, young players wonder about the future of the sport and their careers.

Al Jazeera

Morocco vs South Africa as women's football enters a new era

This weekend’s Women’s African Football Championship (Wafcon) final between Morocco and South Africa in Morocco marks a new era. With it women’s football in Africa has reached a second phase of its development.

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Superstars Sadio Mané and Mo Salah eclipse African football at home

Senegal’s Sadio Mané and Egypt’s Mo Salah are among 10 players nominated for the African Footballer of the Year prize at this year’s Caf Awards held by the Confederation of African Football in Rabat, Morocco.

Daily Mirror

AFCON rescheduled and how it affects Liverpool, Arsenal, Man Utd and Chelsea

A number of Premier League sides could be affected by the rescheduling of the Africa Cup of Nations for the 2023/24 season with Liverpool and Arsenal amongst those challenged last season

Liverpool Echo

AFCON 2023 rescheduled as Liverpool dealt selection blow

Jurgen Klopp could once again be without Naby Keita and Mohamed Salah due to mid-season international commitments

Evening Standard

AFCON news: Tournament delayed by six months as African Super League creation confirmed

The African Football Confederation have moved the dates of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations tournament to January 2024.

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Jurgen Klopp named as 'main' reason for why Sadio Mane left Liverpool

Trevor Sinclair has claimed Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is one of three reasons why Sadio Mane decided to leave

Evening Standard

AFCON qualifier results: Egypt suffer shock loss in wins for Cameroon and Morocco

A depleted Egypt side suffered a surprising loss to Ethiopa in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Nigeria 2-1 Sierra Leone: Victor Osimhen powers Super Eagles to unconvincing AFCON qualifier victory

Nigeria flattered to deceive in their AFCON qualifier win over Sierra Leone on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Nigeria 2-1 Sierra Leone LIVE! Osimhen goal - AFCON qualifier result, match stream and latest updates today

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Nigeria vs Sierra Leone: AFCON qualifier prediction, kick off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h today

Nigeria host Sierra Leone today to begin their qualification campaign for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Radio France Internationale

Scorpions take Gambia to victory in first AFCON23 qualifier

After a fantastic run at the African Cup of Nations 2021, Gambia’s Scorpions commence its campaign for the 2023 AFCON with a victory over the Bright Stars of South Sudan at Lat-Dior stadium in Thiès, Senegal, on Saturday night.

Daily Record

Motherwell defender sets AFCON target he's 'going to do everything' to make happen

The defender is across continents on international duty with Uganda.

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