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African football was thrown into uncertainty on Sunday after South Africa announced it will host the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), replacing Morocco just weeks before the tournament is due to begin. South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Peace Mabe, confirmed the decision during a national television broadcast, saying the…
Senegal briefly walked off the pitch in protest over a late penalty decision but returned to defeat hosts Morocco 1–0 after extra time to win the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in a chaotic final. Midfielder Pape Gueye scored the winning goal in the 94th minute on Sunday, shortly after Morocco’s Brahim Diaz missed a…
Morocco became the first African and Arab country to reach the World Cup semi-finals after defeating Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal. Their victory on Saturday at Doha’s Al Thumama Stadium was celebrated throughout the Arab world, with Qatar’s hosting of the tournament providing a home atmosphere for teams from the Middle East and North Africa. They will…
