AFCON

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is Africa's premier football tournament. Recent news focuses on the 2025/2026 edition. The tournament began in December 2025, with Ivory Coast defending their 2023 title. Morocco hosted the event. The knockout stages began in early January 2026. Morocco and Senegal advanced to the final, which was marked by controversy, including Senegal briefly walking off the pitch. Morocco defeated Nigeria and Senegal triumphed over Egypt to reach the final. Liverpool manager Arne Slot stated that Mohamed Salah would be welcomed back after his AFCON duty with Egypt ended. There is also debate about changing AFCON from a two-year to a four-year cycle, raising questions about who benefits from such a change. A DR Congo fan gained attention for holding a 'Lumumba pose' throughout a match. Amad Diallo scored the winning goal for Ivory Coast against Mozambique.