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Christy Ucheibe and Francisca Ordega have joined the Super Falcons camp in Ikenne as Nigeria step up preparations for two friendly matches against Senegal ahead of the 2026 WAFCON.

Oshoala, Ucheibe, Ordega lead growing Super Falcons camp ahead of friendlies

Nigeria’s preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations received another significant boost on Wednesday as Christy Ucheibe and Francisca Ordega...

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Morocco’s King Mohammed VI grants royal pardon to Senegal fans jailed after AFCON final chaos

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has granted a royal pardon to several Senegalese supporters convicted following the chaotic scenes that marred the 2025...

Senegal’s decision to pursue hosting rights for AFCON 2032 has intensified debate over whether Nigeria should prioritize staging Africa’s biggest football tournament instead of focusing on CAF ceremonies.

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Senegal’s AFCON 2032 bid raises pressure on Nigeria

Senegal’s official decision to pursue hosting rights for the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations may have intensified an important conversation Nigeria can...

Morocco have denied reports claiming they missed the CAS filing deadline in Senegal’s appeal over the AFCON 2025 final, insisting all legal procedures were properly followed.

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Morocco denies missing CAS deadline in Senegal’s AFCON 2025 final appeal

Reports claiming Morocco failed to meet the legal deadline to respond to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in the ongoing...

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FIFA draws from AFCON final drama to tighten World Cup discipline rules

The fallout from the controversial AFCON 2025 final in Morocco is now shaping global football policy, with FIFA moving to introduce stricter...

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AFCON final dispute set for key arbitration hearing

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has scheduled May 7 as the hearing date for a high profile dispute surrounding the Africa...

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CAF seeks unity as Motsepe visits Senegal over 2025 AFCON dispute

CAF President Patrice Motsepe is due in Senegal on Tuesday for high-level discussions with government and football authorities, as the Confederation of...

CAF meets in Nairobi to decide AFCON and WAFCON roadmap, with refereeing reforms and hosting rights on the agenda.

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CAF to reform statutes after AFCON 2025 final controversy

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced plans to reform its statutes and regulations following the controversial final of the Africa...