AFCON 2021 Latest News

Cameroon and Cape Verde both secured three points in their opening day fixtures of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. The hosts buoyed by an incredible opening ceremony and inspirational words from CAF President Patrice Motspe started with a real sense of purpose but were shell-shocked when Burkina Faso opened...

Manchester United wonderkid Hannibal Mejbri is among the youngest players who will feature at the Africa Cup of Nations at just 18 - but who's the youngest? The Tunisia international joined the Premier League giants from AS Monaco in August 2019 in a deal worth a reported €10-million and has...

The Africa Cup of Nations appeal to a global audience has been hailed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe. Despite the recent broadcasting rights issues the previous administration suffered under with the infamous Lagerdere contract drama which saw South Africa endure a complete blackout of CAF...

Former Zimbabwe national team captain Willard Katsande backs the Warriors ahead of their crunch clash against Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations. The 35-year-old last represented the Warriors in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations against Tunisia, in a game where they lost 4-2. Nonetheless, Katsande, who made a total...

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have confirmed that VAR will be used in all 52 matches at the upcoming AFCON and also revealed that controversial Senegalese referee Maguette Diaye is one of the 63 match officials at the tournament. It was long known that CAF were keen on implementing...

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have reached a decision on fan attendance at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. While question marks were raised about the readiness of the hosts for the continental showpiece and the Covid-19 pandemic issues - CAF and the AFCON Local Organising Committee...

Chelsea playmaker Hakim Ziyech says he doesn't care about being left out of the Morocco Africa Cup of Nations squad. Speaking after his Man of the Match display in the 2-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup on Monday the Atlas Lions star brushed off his exclusion by...

Sierra Leone coach John Keister says he has been left hurt after receiving death threats before naming his squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations. According to BBC Sport Africa, the former Sierra Leonean international received two threats relating to the inclusion of some players ahead of the Africa's...

The Premier Soccer League has 15 players at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, but more are coming from the GladAfrica Championship than the DStv Premiership. The continental showpiece will kick off on Sunday when hosts Cameroon will face Burkina Faso. There will be 16 players at the AFCON, with both...

The Zimbabwe Football Association has given an update on the injury of Kudakwashe Mahachi which could rule him out of the first match of AFCON in Cameroon. The SuperSport United midfielder was replaced by his club teammate Onismor Bhasera after picking up an injury in a friendly match against Sudan...