AFCON

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Cesc Fabregas unhappy to lose Assane Diao to AFCON

Como head coach Cesc Fabregas is unhappy to be losing the services of Senegal winger Assane Diao to the Africa Cup of Nations.

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Nine Africa Cup of Nations records you need to know ahead of Morocco 2025

With the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations kicking off on 21 December 2025, here are nine fascinating all-time AFCON records to get you in the mood for the tournament in Morocco.

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.

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