AFCON

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is Africa's premier football tournament. Recent news focuses on the aftermath of the 2025/2026 tournament, hosted in Morocco, and preparations for future events. Senegal defeated Morocco in the final, but the match was marred by controversy, including on-field tensions and arrests of Senegalese fans for alleged hooliganism, leading to a hunger strike by detainees. The final itself was controversial, with tensions spilling onto the pitch. Mohamed Salah's return to Liverpool after Egypt's participation was also a point of interest. Discussions are ongoing regarding a potential shift from a two-year to a four-year cycle for AFCON, raising questions about the benefits and power dynamics involved. Ivory Coast is the defending champion from the previous tournament. The focus is now on the fallout from the final and the future of the tournament.