Category: Football Africa

Women's Africa Cup of Nations dates set for July next year
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Women’s Africa Cup of Nations dates set for July next year

The Confederation of African Football has announced that the next Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) will occur in July 2025.

The 21-day event will start on July 5 and end on July 26, 2025. This decision comes after a period of uncertainty following the completion of the qualifiers.

The tournament, originally planned for this year in Morocco, has been postponed to the following year. The decision was made at a meeting of the CAF Executive Committee on June 21, 2024.

CAF president Patrice Motsepe expressed his excitement for the growth of women’s football in Africa and hopes for the success of the WAFCON Morocco 2024. He also promised to continue developing African football to become competitive on a global level.

Additionally, CAF expressed gratitude to King Mohamed VI of Morocco and the Moroccan Football Federation for hosting both the AFCON 2025 and WAFCON 2024.

Ghana’s Black Queens, who missed out in 2018, have secured their spot in the upcoming competition.

Banyana Banyana won the last edition in Morocco with a 2-1 victory over the host country at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat in July 2022. Hildah Magaia was the game’s star, scoring two goals to secure South Africa’s win in the final.

The dates of the CAF TotalEnergies WAFCON Morocco 2024 are:

  • Opening Match: Saturday 5 July 2025
  • Final Match: Saturday 26 July 2025
Banyana Banyana won the last edition in Morocco with a 2-1 victory over the host country. Hildah Magaia was the star of the game, scoring two goals to secure South Africa’s win in the final.
Banyana Banyana won the last edition in Morocco with a 2-1 victory over the host country. Hildah Magaia was the star of the game, scoring two goals to secure South Africa’s win in the final.
CAF confirm dates for next AFCON in Morocco 2025
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

CAF confirm dates for next AFCON in Morocco 2025

The CAF Executive Committee has announced dates for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Morocco.

The Morocco 2025 tournament will start on Sunday, December 21, 2025, and end with the final match on Sunday, January 18, 2026. This event will bring together the best African football talent and will surely excite fans across the continent and beyond.

CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe expressed confidence that the AFCON Morocco 2025 will be a great success and the best in the history of the competition.

The announcement followed discussions with various parties, taking into account international and domestic match schedules.

The CAF boss also noted the significant growth of Women’s football in Africa and the expected success of WAFCON Morocco 2024.

CAF is committed to protecting and advancing the interests of African players and developing African football to be globally competitive.

Motsepe expressed gratitude to King Mohamed VI of Morocco, the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF), its President Fouzi Lekjaa, the Government, and the people of Morocco for hosting the AFCON Morocco 2025.

CAF set to name 2024 African Nations Championship hosts
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CAF set to name 2024 African Nations Championship hosts

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Executive Committee is expected to name the host nation for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) after today’s virtual meeting of the Executive Committee, Africa Soocer reports.

This prestigious tournament provides a platform for showcasing the talents of home-based players across the continent.

The highly anticipated announcement is scheduled for Friday, June 21, 2024, following the Executive Committee’s virtual meeting, where various important matters will be deliberated.

The CHAN tournament is pivotal in CAF’s development strategy by promoting competitiveness and growth among member associations.

The selected host nation will bear the responsibility of ensuring a successful tournament. CAF’s decision will be based on various factors, including infrastructure, logistics, and commercial viability.

Expectations are high for this announcement, as the CHAN tournament has garnered increased popularity and reputation, providing a noteworthy platform for African football to shine.

CAF’s unwavering commitment to delivering a world-class event will further solidify the 2024 CHAN tournament as a resounding success, securing its place in the African football calendar.

It’s worth noting that Kenya was initially slated to host the 2024 CHAN tournament.

African Cup of Nations may be rescheduled to December 2025
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Africa Cup of Nations may be rescheduled to December 2025

A potential rescheduling of the next African Cup of Nations in Morocco to December 2025 is being considered to avoid a clash with the new-look Club World Cup.

The Cup of Nations was scheduled to take place mid-year starting from the 2019 edition in Egypt. However, the last two editions did not take place as planned.

The next AFCON was originally planned for July and August 2025. However, due to FIFA’s new 32-team tournament, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has had to reconsider these plans.

Recent reports have emerged that the event is set to span from late December 2025 to late January 2026, causing a shift in the football calendar to make room for FIFA’s expanded Club World Cup.

This scheduling change is expected to bring about significant adjustments and impacts on the international football scene.

The current plans are not yet confirmed but are under negotiation amid an escalating legal battle over the crammed football calendar.

Nigeria's Chidera Ejuke happy to join Spanish side Sevilla
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Nigeria’s Chidera Ejuke happy to join Spanish side Sevilla

Chidera Ejuke, the 26-year-old Nigerian winger, has joined Spanish side Sevilla on a free transfer from CSKA Moscow after a loan spell at Royal Antwerp.

Ejuke, a right-footed player, has primarily played as a left-winger and also has experience in all attacking positions in Europe.

The Nigeria winger said, “It’s all been very quick. I’m happy and very excited to be part of this family and I’m looking forward to achieving great things here. For a club like this to be interested in me is huge.

Communication has been easy, and I’m happy that everything has gone the way it has.”

Ejuke added, “It’s special to be the first Nigerian here. I feel good being part of this team. I’m looking forward to seeing what I can bring. I hope I can come back with Nigeria because it’s always nice to represent your country.”!

Chidera Ejuke started his European career with Valerenga in Norway, making 59 appearances, scoring 15 goals, and providing six assists across two seasons.

After playing for Heerenveen in the Netherlands, Ejuke joined CSKA Moscow, scoring 10 goals and providing 8 assists. He also had loan spells at Hertha Berlin and Royal Antwerp.

Ejuke made his debut for the Nigerian national team in 2020 and has earned eight caps during qualifying campaigns for the World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations.