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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed the drawing pots for the upcoming draw for next year's Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, with South Africa dropping into pot three. After South Africa dropped from 63rd position to 65th globally and more importantly from 12th to 13th among...

Kaizer Chiefs' Edmilson Dove and his Mozambique have become the latest nation to book their ticket at the Africa Cup of Nations In Ivory Coast next year. Mozambique had to become from behind to beat Benin 2-1 at home to secure their spot at the tournament in Ivory Coast. Dove started...

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has made another bold claim after qualifying his South African team for the upcoming African Cup of Nations. Broos, 70, helped Bafana return to the AFCON after they missed out on the tournament in 2021. After that failure to qualify Broos' predecessor Molefi Ntseki was sacked...

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has explained why he opted to start the must-win Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Liberia with Zakhele Lepasa leading his line. The Belgian tactician raised eyebrows ahead of the game by making five changes to the team that drew 2-2 with the Lone Stars...

Pitso Mosimane has confirmed he's received offers to return to football and admitted he holds a clear desire to win the Africa Cup of Nations. Mosimane, 58, has been unattached since June after walking away from Al Ahly where he won back-to-back CAF Champions League titles, which further enhanced his...

Doctor Khumalo has questioned why Mamelodi Sundowns players like Andile Jali have been overlooked for Bafana Bafana while laying the blame on the South African Football Association (SAFA). The Bafana Bafana legend was speaking at what was meant to be the press conference for Ria Ledwada to accept her nomination for...

Bafana Bafana are likely to be pitted with one of the giants of African football in the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying draw. The draw that will take place in Johannesburg at 19:30 today will have the whole continent's attention as the road to Ivory Coast 2023 officially...

Guinea-Bissau defender Fernandy Mendy has explained how he plans to stop Egypt superstar Mohamed Salah when they meet Egypt in Africa Cup of Nations. The Senegal-born footballer will be representing Guinea-Bissau's national team for the first time and says he is ready to help his side to deal with the...

Former Kaizer Chiefs striker Knowledge Musona believes the Warriors can have a good Africa Cup of Nations, even without the likes of Marvelous Nakamba, Marshall Munetsi and Khama Billiat. The latter opted to retire from international duty after the November international break despite the tournament in Cameroon around the corner. Nakamba...

Legendary manager Jose Mourinho is said to have held talks with The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over becoming their next head coach. Mourinho is currently in charge of Serie A side AS Roma and has often claimed he would only quit club football for the Portugal national team when he...