Maldini, Leonardo resign from FIGC roles amid Italy’s World Cup crisis
The dramatic development comes only days after the former AC Milan figures agreed to spearhead a major overhaul of Italian football, with Maldini appointed technical director and Leonardo brought in as his adviser.
Africa Cup of Nations brings joy back to demoralised Egypt
The Africa Cup of Nations has proved a welcome relief to the ordinary and football-mad people of Egypt living through tough times of austerity and economic crisis.
2017 AFCON standard low but competitive, says football lovers
Nigerian football buffs have said that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) was losing standards though competitive and urged the African Football Confederation (CAF) to review the competition.
Five memorable Africa Cup of Nations finals
There have been 28 Africa Cup of Nations finals and AFP Sport selects five of the most memorable: 1962 Ethiopia 4 Egypt 2 The Cup of Nations final with the most goals, and plenty of excitement as hosts Ethiopia equalised twice against title-holders Egypt before scoring two extra-time goals. Mengistu Worku was the Ethiopian hero […]
Gabon to host U-17 AFCON as Tanzania replace Congo over MRI scan
The Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has replaced Madagascar with Gabon as hosts of the Total U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Gabon now to host U-17 AFCON, as Tanzania replace Congo over MRI scan
The Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has replaced Madagascar with Gabon as hosts of the Total U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
