Former Croatia player Davor Suker believes Croatia is â??no longer an underdog storyâ?, following the country's recent achievement at the grandest stage of football.Croatia has been grouped in Group L alongside England, Panama, and Ghana ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico this summer.Speaking to FIFA, Suker noted that reaching the semi-finals again in the previous World Cup edition has raised the countryâ??s place in

Former England captain Wayne Rooney has criticized the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following their decision to retroactively award the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title to Morocco, calling the move "crazy" and maintaining that Senegal won the trophy "fair and square".The controversy stems from the AFCON final held in Rabat on January 18, 2026, where Senegal initially defeated hosts Morocco 1â??0 after extra time. However, the CAF Appeal

Former CAF Vice President Kwesi Nyantakyi has launched a strong critique of the Confederation of African Footballâ??s decision to overturn the result of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, describing it as a â??dangerous precedentâ? that undermines the integrity of the game.In a detailed reaction following the CAF Appeal Boardâ??s ruling, which stripped Senegal of the title and awarded Morocco a 3-0 victory, Nyantakyi questioned both the legal basis and the broader

Ghanaâ??s Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has revealed the remarkable story of Ghanaian-born striker Joel Kojo, who has become a standout figure for the Kyrgyzstan national team.Ablakwa disclosed that the discovery came during bilateral meetings in Kyrgyzstan, where the countryâ??s President and Foreign Minister both described Kojo as their favourite footballer and a national hero.According to the Minister, the forward was encouraged to switch nationality

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has welcomed the decision of the CAF Appeal Board following the controversial ruling on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.In a statement released on March 17, the Moroccan federation acknowledged the outcome and maintained that its appeal was based strictly on the enforcement of competition rules rather than the sporting outcome of the match.â??The FRMF wishes to reiterate that its actions were never intended to contest the sporting

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has welcomed the decision of the CAF Appeal Board following the controversial ruling on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.In a statement released on March 17, the Moroccan federation acknowledged the outcome and maintained that its appeal was based strictly on the enforcement of competition rules rather than the sporting outcome of the match.â??The FRMF wishes to reiterate that its actions were never intended to contest the sporting

The CAF Appeal Board decided that in application of Article 84 of the Regulations of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Senegal National Team is declared to have forfeited the Final Match of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 (â??the Matchâ?), with the result of the Match being recorded as 3â??0 in favour of the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF).The Confédération Africaine de Football (â??CAFâ?) Appeal

The Ghana Football Association has announced the broadcast schedule for matchday 26 of the Ghana Premier League, with two matches selected for live coverage from March 20 to March 22, 2026.Fans will be able to watch the games live on TV3 and Onua TV, with additional coverage on Max TV and streaming available via the Adesa+ platform.The first fixture will see Heart of Lions host Hearts of Oak at the Kpando Stadium on Friday, March 20, with kick-off set for 15:00 GMT.Attention will

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has declared Marvin Senayaâ??s readiness to feature for the Black Stars at the international level despite Togo invitation.Senaya, who plays for French Ligue 1 side AJ Auxerre, has found himself in the rare position of being named in both Ghana and Togo squads for upcoming friendly matches this month.The dynamic full-back was first included in Togo coach Patrice Neveuâ??s squad for friendlies against Guinea and Niger before being included

Senegal football authorities are reportedly considering withdrawing from future Africa Cup of Nations participation after being stripped of the title, months after the tournament in Morocco.The Teranga Lionsâ?? AFCON 2025 success in the North African country was annulled on Tuesday night, with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) appeals jury awarding Morocco a 3-0 victory.The CAF appeal board rules that the Senegal team constituted a breach of the competitionâ??s regulations.

Senegal international Idrissa Gana Gueye has delivered an emotional message in the wake of the AFCON 2025 controversy, insisting that no decision can erase what the team experienced on the night in Rabat, while emphasizing that pride, dignity, and the safety of the supporters matter more than titles.The Teranga Lionsâ?? AFCON 2025 success in the North African country was annulled on Tuesday night, with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) appeals jury awarding Morocco

The Senegalese Football Federation has strongly rejected the Confederation of African Football (CAF) appeals juryâ??s decision to strip them off the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, months after the tournament in Morocco.The continental football governing body (CAF) dropped a bombshell on Tuesday night, annulling Senegalâ??s AFCON 2025 success and awarding Morocco a 3-0 victory.In a landmark ruling issued under Articles 82 and 84 of the AFCON regulations, CAF upheld an appeal

Senegalâ??s planned celebrations following their Africa Cup of Nations triumph have been thrown into uncertainty after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) controversially awarded the 2025 title to Morocco.The CAF Appeal Committee ruled that Senegal forfeited the final after walking off the pitch, handing Morocco a 3-0 victory and the championship.The decision has sparked widespread confusion and backlash, particularly as Senegal had already begun preparations to celebrate

Former West Ham United midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker has launched a scathing critique of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), describing the handling of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final as a major embarrassment that has damaged the tournamentâ??s global reputation.Speaking on CBS Sports Golazo, Reo-Coker expressed deep frustration over how events unfolded, warning that the controversy reinforces long-standing negative perceptions about African football and the Africa

Former France international Samir Nasri has strongly criticised the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following its controversial decision to award Morocco a 3-0 victory over Senegal in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.The ruling, delivered by the CAF Appeal Committee after Senegal were deemed to have forfeited the match by walking off the pitch, continues to generate intense debate across the global football community.Nasri, speaking in reaction to the decision, did not