Gabon Suspend National Team and Axe Aubameyang After AFCON Exit
Gabonese football has been thrown into turmoil after the government suspended the national team, dismissed the coaching staff and excluded Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang following a disastrous Africa Cup of Nations campaign.
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AFCON Moments Take Center Stage as betPawa Rolls Out 1UP on Double Chance
As AFCON returns with its trademark tension and unpredictability, betPawa has unveiled 1UP on Double Chance, a feature designed to match the intensity and quick momentum shifts of Africa’s biggest football stage.
AFCON Blow Hits Premier League Clubs Ahead of Busy Run
Premier League managers are bracing for a difficult period as the Africa Cup of Nations strips several clubs of key first team players, forcing tactical reshuffles and squad depth tests during a demanding stretch of fixtures.
Starlets Impress in Blida as Dogo Strike Secures Encouraging Draw Against Algeria
Harambee Starlets capped their Algerian tour with a promising 1–1 draw, showing growth, discipline and renewed belief ahead of the 2026 WAFCON.
Wasteful Nairobi United Punished as Maniema Edge Cagey CAF Confederation Cup Clash
Nairobi United’s missed chances proved costly as AS Maniema Union snatched a 1–0 win at Kasarani, leaving the Kenyan debutants rooted to the bottom of Group B.
Wydad Outclass Nairobi United in Casablanca to Open CAF Confederation Cup Campaign
Nairobi United suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat away to Wydad AC in their CAF Confederation Cup group-stage opener, undone by an early goal, relentless pressure, and a late strike that sealed a difficult night in Casablanca.
Simba SC Stunned at Home as Petro Atletico Claim Hard-Fought Champions League Win
Simba SC opened their CAF Champions League group campaign with a disappointing 1–0 home defeat to Petro Atlético, who capitalised on a second-half opportunity to secure all three points in Dar es Salaam.
Belouizdad Start Group Stage With Confident Home Win
CR Belouizdad opened their CAF Confederation Cup group campaign with a composed 2–0 victory over Singida Black Stars, sealing the result early through two well-taken first-half goals.
Sundowns, Yanga, Al Ahly Claim Big Continental Wins
Mamelodi Sundowns overcame Saint Eloi Lupopo 3–1, Young Africans edged FAR Rabat 1–0, and Al Ahly cruised past Kabylie 4–1 in a dominant night for African giants across continental competitions.
Pyramids and RS Berkane Secure Dominant 3–0 Wins
Pyramids FC and RS Berkane each claimed emphatic 3–0 victories, with Ahmed Atef firing a hat-trick for Pyramids and Berkane cruising past Power Dynamos to extend their strong continental form.
Hakimi, Chebbak Shine as Africa’s Best
Achraf Hakimi and Ghizlane Chebbak made history at the 2025 CAF Awards in Rabat, sweeping the top honours after standout seasons for club and country.