News
CAF postponed AFCON 2025; Gives Reasons
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, to be played in Morocco, will now be take place in January 2026.
The tournament will be delayed by six months, as it clashes with the expanded 32-team Club World Cup.
AFCON 2025 was originally scheduled to take place in June, but the Club World Cup is set to be played in the United States from June 15 to July 13.
CAF’s general secretary, Veron Mosengo-Omba, told BBC that the AFCON would now be held in early 2026, acknowledging the pressing issue of scheduling conflicts.
Mosengo-Omba highlighted concerns regarding player welfare, questioning the feasibility of players participating in both the Club World Cup and the AFCON consecutively.
“For the men, we need to make sure that the dates that we’ll be choosing will be in the interests of the players.
“For this, we need to balance different aspects and also discuss with our partners and then we complete [the dates]. Scheduling is a nightmare for everybody,” Mosengo-Omba said.
U.S. Government Defends Decision To Deny Somali Referee Entry Ahead Of 2026 World Cup
Super Eagles Ready To Make Massive Statement Against Portugal In Lisbon Showdown
Cristian Romero to Manchester United? Red Devils preparing ambitious move for Tottenham captain
Kieran Trippier joins Wolves on free transfer after Newcastle exit as Rob Edwards lands major summer signing
Will Neymar be fit for the World Cup? Brazil issue encouraging injury update after latest scan
Kylian Mbappe insists he’s ‘saving’ goals for World Cup as Michael Olise steals spotlight with hat-trick for France
-
Local News3 days agoGroup Queries NFF Credibility, Neutrality On Federation Cup
-
Local News2 days ago
VI Foot Ijora, Fortune FA Set for JOF U-13 Cup Final Showdown
-
Transfers1 day agoDarwin Nunez offered shock Liverpool return after Al-Hilal exit leaves striker available on free transfer
-
Transfers23 hours agoCristian Romero to Manchester United? Red Devils preparing ambitious move for Tottenham captain
-
Transfers23 hours agoKieran Trippier joins Wolves on free transfer after Newcastle exit as Rob Edwards lands major summer signing
-
World Cup 202624 hours ago
Kylian Mbappe insists he’s ‘saving’ goals for World Cup as Michael Olise steals spotlight with hat-trick for France
-
World Cup 202624 hours ago
Will Neymar be fit for the World Cup? Brazil issue encouraging injury update after latest scan
-
World Cup 20261 day agoTop referee denied entry to USA and set to miss World Cup in stunning immigration controversy
