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The Digest: Senegal's national football coach, Pape Thiaw, has publicly declined a crowdfunding initiative launched by fans to pay a $100,000 fine imposed on him by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Thiaw was sanctioned following the chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final against...

The Digest: The Confederation of African Football has handed down suspensions and fines following the chaotic 2025 AFCON final between Senegal and Morocco. Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has been suspended for five matches and fined $100,000 for ordering his team off the pitch in protest of a...

The Digest: The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has fined the Algerian Football Federation $100,000 and suspended two players for misconduct following the quarter-final match against Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The sanctions were issued after Algerian players and...

The Digest: The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the official Team of the Tournament for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, following Senegal’s victory in the final. Nigeria is represented by three players: striker Victor Osimhen, winger Ademola Lookman, and left-back Bruno...

The Digest: Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has declared Monday a paid public holiday nationwide to celebrate the national football team's victory in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Teranga Lions defeated hosts Morocco 1-0 in a final marred by controversy, including a disputed...

The Digest: Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe has disclosed that Nigerian singer Burna Boy was temporarily delayed by customs officials at a Moroccan airport. According to a press conference statement reported by Vanguard, the Grammy winner was held over an...

The Digest: The Confederation of African Football has responded to complaints raised by Senegal regarding logistical arrangements ahead of Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final against host nation Morocco. Senegal had refused to train at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, citing concerns that...

The Digest: Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala has openly criticized what she describes as a systemic bias toward Morocco in African football administration, calling for other nations, including Nigeria, to step up and co-host major tournaments Key Points: Asisat Oshoala claims CAF shows...

The Digest: The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a licensing agreement with Netflix to bring daily highlight shows of the TotalEnergies AFCON Morocco 2025 to subscribers across Sub-Saharan Africa Key Points: CAF agrees to license AFCON 2025 daily highlights to Netflix...

The Digest: Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Laryea will officiate Wednesday’s AFCON semi-final between Nigeria and Morocco. South Africa's Zakhele Siwela and officials from Lesotho, Mozambique, and Rwanda will assist—a multicultural team overseeing one of African football's most anticipated storms...

The Digest: The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has opened an investigation into the confrontations following Nigeria's 2-0 quarter-final victory against Algeria. Key Points: CAF is reviewing reports from match officials, security, and media. The incident occurred after Nigeria...

The Digest: The Confederation of African Football has dropped Somali referee Omar Artan from Saturday’s AFCON quarter-final between Nigeria and Algeria after he wore non-approved boots. Key Points : Artan was named CAF’s Referee of the Year just weeks ago. He was removed for breaching...

The Digest: The Confederation of African Football has announced a historic restructuring of the continent’s football calendar, shifting the Africa Cup of Nations from a biennial to a four-year tournament starting after the 2028 edition. CAF President Patrice Motsepe also unveiled the launch of...

The Digest: The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has publicly praised the Nigerian national team's style, stating "Nobody does it like Naija" after the Super Eagles arrived in Morocco for AFCON 2025 in striking traditional attire. Key Points: CAF praised Nigeria's style, saying...

The Digest: The Confederation of African Football has confirmed that the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will be shown free-to-air in the UK via Channel 4. Rooted in the storm of global anticipation, the deal ensures all 52 matches will be accessible for free, expanding the tournament’s reach...

The Digest: The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed Wilfred Ndidi's eligibility for Nigeria's crucial World Cup qualifying final against DR Congo, dispelling earlier suspension fears. According to a team announcement, cautions from the qualifiers do not carry over into the...

The Digest: The Confederation of African Football (CAF) will provide free electronic visas to all international fans attending the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, streamlining access through its YALLA app alongside mandatory Fan IDs. Key Points: CAF will provide free e-visas for...

The Digest: Four African nations enter a final, desperate battle for one remaining World Cup pathway. Nigeria faces Gabon in a single-leg semi-final, where victory is the only option to keep the dream of reaching the 2026 tournament alive. Key Points: Nigeria, Gabon, Cameroon, and DR Congo...

The Digest: The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the official match regulations for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 World Cup playoff against Gabon. The outlined rules, which include provisions for extra time, penalty shootouts, and an additional substitution, set the stage for a...

The Digest: No Nigerian referees were included in CAF's selection of 94 officials for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations. This marks the 19th consecutive year that Nigerian referees will be absent from Africa's premier football tournament, with the last appearance dating back to Emmanuel...