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FIFA and CAF President

Motsepe rejects claims that FIFA and Europe control African football

Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe has vehemently denied that African football is remotely controlled by Europe or FIFA in the running of its affairs.

Hossam Hassan

Hossam Hassan says AFCON semis shows African coaches deserve trust

It is not every day that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) delivers a blockbuster semifinal lineup featuring four of the continent’s top five-ranked nations — all coached by sons of the soil.

Walid Regragui

Walid Regragui – AFCON glory only language in Morocco

Morocco coach Walid Regragui has agreed with sentiments that his position in one of the most demanding teams on the African continent should be bullet proof, however the public don’t always share this view.

Pape Thiaw

Suspension fears won’t derail Senegal’s plans for Egypt

With seven Senegalese players walking a suspension tightrope ahead of the final, head coach Pape Thiaw insists this will not influence his plans as the Lions of Teranga prepare to field a full-strength side against Egypt in tonight’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semifinal.

Mo Salah

Trézéguet points to Salah’s influence in Egypt’s AFCON title push

Egypt's national team captain and Liverpool star, Mohamed Salah, is hungry for his maiden Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, and just like the rest of the team, he’s putting in extra effort to achieve that.

Kalidou Koulibaly

Koulibaly downplays favourites tag as Senegal march into AFCON semis

Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly has downplayed the favourites tag bestowed on his team as they continue to assert their dominance at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.

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