AFCON

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou

AFCON countdown: Pirates coach confident Morocco will impress the continent

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has backed his home country Morocco to deliver a standout AFCON when the tournament kicks off later this month.

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Newcastle forward Yoane Wissa misses out on DR Congo's 2025 AFCON squad

Newcastle United have received an unexpected boost after Yoane Wissa was omitted from the DR Congo squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, which begins on 21 December.

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos

Motale sees shades of ’96 AFCON glory team in the current Bafana - driven by Pirates core

Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates legend Edward “Magents” Motale has likened the current senior men’s national team to their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winning squad of 1996.

Botswana national team coach Morena Ramoreboli

Botswana’s inaction in November, ahead of the AFCON tournament explained

Botswana national team head coach Morena Ramoreboli has explained why the Zebras won’t be playing any international friendly matches during this break, with less than 45 days until the next Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.

Bafana Bafana defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi

Hugo Broos eyes Zambian win to lift Bafana Bafana’s ranking

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos says a win against Zambia in an international friendly on Saturday is crucial for the team to maintain their top 10 ranking in the African rankings.

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos

Zambia, a perfect fit for Bafana Bafana’s AFCON preparations- Hugo Broos

With two Southern African teams in their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) group, in Angola and Zimbabwe, Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos says that Zambia is the perfect opponent to prepare for the tournament.

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