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Ghana will stage the 2027 U-20 AFCON for the first time since 1999, as CAF brings the youth tournament back to West Africa.

Ghana to host 2027 U-20 AFCON as tournament returns to West Africa

Nearly three decades after last staging the competition, Ghana is set to once again welcome Africa’s brightest young footballers after being named...

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AFCON 2027: CAF, hosts agree key decisions after high level meeting

Confederation of African Football (CAF) and leaders from Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda have reaffirmed their joint commitment to delivering a successful 2027...

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“I would have stayed” – Chelle reacts to Senegal vs Morocco AFCON final controversy

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has said he would have remained on the pitch and continued playing during the AFCON 2025...

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Senegal government alleges corruption after CAF stripped Teranga Lions of AFCON title

The Senegalese Government has called for an independent international investigation into alleged corruption at Confederation of African Football after it stripped the...

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Morocco responds cautiously to CAF appeals ruling amid AFCON dispute

Morocco’s football authorities say they will carefully consider their next steps after a ruling by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeals...

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CAF clears referee Ndala after Senegal–Morocco AFCON final controversy

CAF has reportedly cleared referee Jean-Jacques Ndala of any wrongdoing following the dramatic AFCON 2025 final between Senegal and Morocco. The Congolese...