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Royal pardon allows Senegalese supporters to return home from Morocco

Senegalese football supporters convicted in Morocco following incidents linked to the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations have returned to Senegal after receiving a royal pardon from HM king Mohammed VI. The supporters arrived at Blaise Diagne International Airport, where they were welcomed by Senegalese......

CAF grapples with refereeing crisis ahead of AFCON 2025 in Morocco

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is under intense scrutiny after firing Noumandiez Désiré Doué, its head of refereeing, less than five months before Morocco hosts the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The move comes amid mounting pressure to address inconsistencies, bias......

CAF president hails Morocco’s football progress as WAFCON 2025 begins

The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, praised Morocco’s significant contributions to the development of African football as the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) kicked off in Rabat. The tournament, running from July 5 to 26, highlights the growing......

Morocco sets sights on hosting 2029 FIFA Club World Cup

Morocco continues to cement its position as a global football hub, expressing formal interest in hosting the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup. Known for its world-class sports infrastructure and growing reputation as a reliable host, the North African nation is taking significant steps to secure the prestigious......

European Commission Partners with Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco

The European Commission has officially partnered with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to support upcoming major football events in Morocco. This includes both the men's Africa Cup of Nations, set for December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, and the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled......

Motsepe explains choice of Fouzi Lekjaa as CAF first vice president

During his visit on April 30, 2025, to attend the final of the Women's Futsal Africa Cup of Nations, the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, addressed the recent appointment of Fouzi Lekjaa as the organization’s first vice president. Motsepe clarified......

Royal Air Maroc becomes key partner for African football events

In a landmark agreement ahead of the most prestigious African sporting events, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has designated Royal Air Maroc (RAM) as the official global partner for several major tournaments. These include the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025, the......

African football poised for prominence in FIFA Club World Cup 2025

African football is on the cusp of a significant moment as it prepares for its substantial representation in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, set to take place in the United States. FIFA President Gianni Infantino has expressed optimism about the rise of African talent on the global stage, anticipating......

Morocco to host AFCON 2025: A thrilling group stage draw unveiled in Rabat

The stage is set for an electrifying Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, as Morocco prepares to host the continent’s most prestigious football tournament. The final draw, held at the Mohammed V Theater in Rabat, revealed the group-stage matchups, with Morocco placed in Group A alongside Mali, Zambia,......