AFCON

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is Africa's premier football tournament. Recent news highlights several aspects of the 2025/2026 edition. Senegal won the final against host nation Morocco, but the match was controversial, with tensions spilling onto the field and resulting in arrests of Senegalese fans for alleged hooliganism, leading to a hunger strike among those detained. The final itself was marked by controversy, including a moment where Senegal briefly walked off the pitch. Liverpool manager Arne Slot is preparing to welcome back Mohamed Salah after Egypt's participation. There is also discussion about a potential shift from a two-year to a four-year cycle for AFCON, sparking debate about the benefits and power dynamics involved. The tournament also saw Ivory Coast, the previous title holders, begin their title defense successfully. The upcoming AFCON, hosted by Morocco, will see Ivory Coast defending their title.