CAF President Patrice Motsepe shares his reaction to the CAF Appeal Board’s decision on the controversial AFCON 2025 final between Morocco and Senegal, addressing the ruling and its wider impact on African football.
Argentine superstar Lionel Messi bagged the 900th goal of his glittering career on Wednesday but could not prevent Inter Miami from crashing out of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on away goals after a 1-1 draw with Nashville.
Africa’s football federation CAF, shocked the footballing world on Tuesday evening, turning Senegal’s AFCON 2025 victory into a 3-0 defeat, handing Morocco their first AFCON trophy in 49 years.
Senegal say they will appeal after they were sensationally stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title on Tuesday and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) instead declared Morocco champions, two months after their chaotic final.
Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele has urged the Champions League holders to show no mercy in their last-16 second leg against Chelsea on Tuesday.
Liam Rosenior insisted Chelsea’s controversial pre-match huddle is not meant to antagonise opponents as he refused to revealed if they will carry out their ritual before Tuesday’s clash with Paris Saint-Germain.
Leaders Bayern Munich held on for a 1-1 draw at Bayer Leverkusen despite finishing with nine men in an eventful Bundesliga clash on Saturday.
Orlando Pirates’ hopes of winning the South African Premiership for the first time since 2012 suffered an unexpected setback on Saturday when held 1-1 at home by mid-table Siwelele.
Arda Guler scored from inside his own half and Fede Valverde capped an excellent week with another fine strike as Real Madrid thrashed Elche 4-1 on Saturday in La Liga.
Bayer Leverkusen face a daunting test against Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich while trying to overcome the inconsistency threatening their season.