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.
The victory of Paris Saint-Germain on the lawn of Racing Club de Strasbourg (2-1), Sunday evening at the Meinau, did not eclipse the criticism aimed at the performance of Achraf Hakimi. For his first start in Ligue 1 since November 1, the Moroccan full-back delivered a performance deemed insufficient by almost all of the specialized press, who agree on a complicated evening.
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.
Ilias Akhomach and Brahim Diaz had a heated altercation on Sunday during the match between Real Madrid and Rayo Vallecano (2-1). Despite this tension, Real Madrid won thanks to a penalty from Kylian Mbappé, but is worried about Jude Bellingham, who was substituted due to injury.
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.
Paris Saint-Germain has made Lille’s Ayyoub Bouaddi its priority despite pressure from Chelsea and Arsenal. At the same time, the 18-year-old midfielder should choose to represent Morocco, declining the calls from the French national team.
The president of the Spanish football federation qualified on Thursday his remarks on the holding of the 2030 World Cup final in Spain . Rafael Louzán now states that the country is "ready", without however guaranteeing the outcome of the file.
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.
Stade Rennais has concluded the transfer of their striker Kader Meité to Al-Hilal for over 30 million euros. To replace him, the Breton club is interested in Moroccan Yassir Zabiri , recent U20 World Cup champion in Chile.
Morocco has denied the statements made by the president of the Spanish football federation attributing the 2030 World Cup final to Spain . Rabat reminds that no arbitration has been rendered and that a collegial decision with FIFA remains necessary.
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.
The Confederation of African Football announced on Thursday a series of sanctions against Morocco and Senegal following the incidents of the 2025 final. Despite record fines, the organization rejected the thesis of the Senegalese withdrawal.