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The 239th edition of iDiski Times is out now — packed with features, exclusive interviews, and powerful voices from across the football world. Matshelane Mamabolo dives deeper into the decision by CAF and Patrice Motsepe to make the Africa Cup of Nations take place every four years, and some of...

Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali became the hero for the Super Eagles, as they beat Egypt 4-2 on penalties to claim the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles had missed out on a spot in the final after losing on penalties to host Morocco...

Nigeria head coach Éric Chelle has opened up about his future with the national team after their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final exit at the hands of hosts Morocco. The Super Eagles came into the tournament with question marks after failing to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup,...

Nigeria defender Bright Osayi-Samuel has described the performance of referee of Ghanaian Daniel Nii Ayi Laryea in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final as 'appalling'. Osayi-Samuel was an ever-present figure in the Super Eagles en route to the semi-finals were they fell to Morocco 4-2 on penalties after the...

SA football analyst Junior Khanye has made a bold prediction about Wednesday's 2025 AFCON semi-finals between Senegal and Egypt as well as Morocco and Nigeria. The penultimate round kicks off later today which coincides with history been made as for the first time in the Africa Cup of Nations, all...

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle says he can't speak to the financial commitments to the players as he does not pay them but spoke glowingly about the group ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against Morocco. Chelle, 48, came into the tournament under mixed reception from supporters...

CAF has confirmed that it has launched an investigation into what it termed as 'potentially unacceptable behaviour from some players and officials' during quarterfinal fixtures between Cameroon v Morocco, as well as Algeria v Nigeria. Post both matches, there was visible commotion between players and officials from the respective teams...

After Algeria and Ivory Coast became the last two teams to book their tickets for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Last 8, here are all quarter-final match-ups. Algeria needed extra-time and a stunning goal by substitute Adil Boulbina to overcome DR Congo and book a quarter-final with Nigeria. The Super...

After Nigeria, Tunisia and Tanzania booked their tickets for the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stages, all 16 teams for the Round of 16 have been confirmed. The Super Eagles flew into the knockout stages, becoming the First Nation at this tournament to win all three group stage matches after...

Orlando Pirates centre-back Olisa Ndah has revealed how gutted his Nigerian teammates were upon failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be staged in the USA, Mexico and Canada. The Super Eagles finished second in the World Cup qualifiers behind Bafana Bafana and thus sealed a berth...