The Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football is meeting this Friday in Dar es Salaam in a tense climate. On the agenda: the aftermath of the controversial final of the CAN and the future of the Women’s CAN in Morocco , defended by Fouzi Lekjaa.
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation refuses to confirm the submission of a bid for the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations . This silence comes on the eve of a decisive meeting of the CAF Executive Committee this Friday.
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, organized on Moroccan soil, will go down in history as the most watched edition ever. Broadcaster beIN SPORTS has revealed staggering figures, confirming the global popular success of this tournament that captivated more than 3.45 billion people.
The Senegalese supporters detained in Rabat are now refusing to appear before the courts, demanding a “fair trial.” This escalation is part of a media pressure strategy that has already enabled Dakar to secure favorable decisions from sports governing bodies.
Targeted by criticism deemed premature after two below-par performances since his return, Achraf Hakimi is paying the price for total commitment during the CAN. Between a rushed recovery from injury and mental decompression, the Parisian full-back needs time to rebuild.
The South African Ministry of Sports, Arts and Culture has officially denied the information suggesting that South Africa would replace Morocco for the organization of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). This clarification follows a media confusion born from statements made by the Deputy Minister of Sports, Peace Mabe, on Sunday, February 1.
South Africa has announced that it will host the next Women’s Africa Cup of Nations instead of Morocco. The South African Deputy Minister of Sports cited the country’s logistical preparation, although the Confederation of African Football has not yet officially confirmed this change.
The Kenyan organizing committee for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations has set next November as the deadline for the completion of its sports infrastructure. Relying on the organizational success of Morocco in 2025, the Kenyan authorities are betting on a rigorous technical and logistical upgrade to meet the requirements of CAF.
The President of the Confederation of African Football announced on Friday a major revision of the Disciplinary Code following the incidents of the Moroccan final. Patrice Motsepe advocates for more deterrent sanctions to preserve the reputation of the continental body.
Raymond Hack, former president of the CAF Disciplinary Commission , has strongly criticized the lightness of the sanctions after the 2025 AFCON final, believing that they do not protect the integrity and image of African football.
Lyèce, a 27-year-old Frenchman, will appear in court in Rabat this Thursday after eleven days of pre-trial detention. Arrested during the Africa Cup of Nations final , he denounces a case of mistaken identity.
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco has shattered digital audience records with a total of 6 billion views on social media. This historic success, driven by the massive engagement of the diaspora and younger generations on TikTok, establishes the tournament as the most followed continental event in the world.