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Africa Cup of Nations

Also known as: 2027 African Cup of Nations · TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Ivory Coast 2023 · 1998 Africa Cup of Nations

2019-06-202026-10-22
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  1. December 2025

  2. The Namibian

    Leicester City striker Patson Daka headed home in injury time as Zambia held Mali to a 1-1 draw in their opening Africa Cup of Nations game on Monday. …

    Zambia strike late to hold Mali in AFCON opener

  3. The Namibian

    Premier League pair Mohamed Salah and Lyle Foster were match-winners as Egypt and South Africa began their Africa Cup of Nations Group B campaigns with victories in Morocco on Monday. …

    Salah, Foster take Egypt and South Africa to AFCON Group B summit

  4. The Namibian

    Brahim Diaz and Ayoub El Kaabi scored second-half goals as hosts Morocco got their Africa Cup of Nations bid off to a winning start by beating minnows Comoros 2-0 in the tournament’s opening game on Sunday. …

    Hosts Morocco off to winning start at Africa Cup of Nations

  5. The Namibian

    … Any absence would be a major blow for Slot, with Mohamed Salah at the Africa Cup of Nations and Cody Gakpo not ready to return from a muscle injury until early in the yew year. …

    Liverpool fear Isak has broken leg: reports

  6. The Namibian

    … BREAKING FOR CHRISTMAS Hamata said league action will take a break during the festive season, with the final matches scheduled from 19 to 21 December. “We will then resume the second week in January 2026 around three days before the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) is concluded in M …

    NFA tackles stadium security fears
  7. December 2024

  8. The Namibian

    … Together we can help our Brave Warriors qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations and showcase our nation on the global stage. …

    Fix Our Soccer Stadiums Urgently
  9. July 2024

  10. The Namibian

    … Kanalelo previously quit the same position following the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, where he was Ricardo Mannetti’s number two. …

    Kanalelo quits Brave Warriors
  11. June 2024

  12. The Namibian

    … Veteran defender Charles Hambira, who will captain the side at the tournament, says they are up for the battle and turning the tables on Angola, who beat them 3-0 at the Africa Cup of Nations earlier this year. …

    Warriors itching for Angola showdown

  13. The Namibian

    … Negongo questions why the cricket team was not being supported like the Brave Warriors and Welwitschias who got a combined N$38 million from the government to partake in the Africa Cup of Nations and the Rugby World Cup. …

    Government denies neglecting Eagles
  14. April 2024

  15. The Namibian

    The Brave Warriors will this week decide whether to accept just over a quarter of the N$15 million Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) 2023 prize money from the Namibia Football Association (NFA), the team’s legal representative Kadhila Amoomo said yesterday. …

    Afcon prize saga still unresolved
Sport

Namibian coach Kanalelo joins Gallants amid Stars contract dispute

The News

Ronnie Kanalelo, newly appointed head coach of Marumo Gallants, has publicly responded to questions about his departure from African Stars, stating his contract allows him to take international coaching opportunities without obstruction. African Stars has confirmed it is seeking advice on how to handle Kanalelo's surprise appointment by Gallants, as he still had an existing agreement with Stars when he joined the Premiership side.

16 September 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Namibian coach Kanalelo joins Gallants amid Stars contract dispute

    Ronnie Kanalelo, newly appointed head coach of Marumo Gallants, has publicly responded to questions about his departure from African Stars, stating his contract allows him to take international coaching opportunities without obstruction. African Stars has confirmed it is seeking advice on how to handle Kanalelo's surprise appointment by Gallants, as he still had an existing agreement with Stars when he joined the Premiership side.

    16 September 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Nairobi to host 2029 World Athletics Championships first time in Africa

    Nairobi will host the 2029 World Outdoor Athletics Championships, becoming the first African city to host the event after beating competition from London, Munich, and Rome. World Athletics announced the decision Tuesday, with the 2031 championships to be held in Munich and the 2027 edition in Beijing.

    15 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 28 August

  1. Namibia Football Association backs Fifa president Infantino

    Namibia Football Association president Robert Shimooshili has backed Fifa president Gianni Infantino and reaffirmed the association's unity with the Confederation of African Football, which endorsed the withdrawal of Infantino's proposed Fifa Forward Enterprise scheme after criticism from other continental confederations.

    28 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 15 July

  1. NFA needs government backing for 2028 Afcon co-hosting bid

    Namibia's Football Association is seeking formal government commitment to pursue a regional bid to co-host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations alongside South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. The NFA says its main infrastructure challenge is ensuring a CAF-compliant stadium is ready by 2028.

    15 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 14 July

  1. NFA's 2028 Afcon co-hosting bid needs government backing

    The Namibian Football Association's hopes of co-hosting the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations with South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe depend on government formal commitment and ensuring stadiums are ready by 2028. The NFA secretary general said Namibia meets several CAF infrastructure requirements but its main challenge is having a CAF-compliant stadium available.

    14 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 9 July

  1. NUST hockey captain leads team to USSA C Section victory

    Matukaramove Kavikairiua, a defender and midfielder from Windhoek, captained the Namibia University of Science and Technology men's hockey team to victory in the University Sport South Africa C Section tournament, adding to his career achievements including national team representation.

    9 July 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 18 June

  1. South Africa draws with Czech Republic in World Cup

    South Africa and the Czech Republic drew 1-1 in a Group A World Cup match in Atlanta, with Teboho Mokoena's penalty canceling out Michal Sadilek's early goal. Both teams remain in contention for the knockout stages but will likely need to win their final group matches to advance.

    18 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 28 May

  1. Spain faces fitness crisis ahead of World Cup Group H

    Spain's World Cup campaign is shadowed by injury concerns, with star winger Lamine Yamal potentially missing the opening two matches against Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia due to a hamstring injury, and key players including Ballon d'Or winner Rodri struggling with recent injuries. Coach Luis de la Fuente has nonetheless expressed confidence that Spain can win the tournament.

    28 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Egypt seek World Cup breakthrough in Salah's likely final tournament

    Mohamed Salah, 33, leads Egypt at what is likely his final World Cup, seeking a first tournament victory for the Pharaohs after three previous campaigns without a win. Salah recently ended his nine-year Liverpool career with 257 goals before joining Al-Ittihad.

    28 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 26 May

  1. Mexico seeks quarter-final return in World Cup co-hosting bid

    Mexico, co-hosting the World Cup, reached the quarter-finals when it hosted the tournament in 1970 and 1986. Under veteran coach Javier Aguirre, Mexico opens Group A against South Africa, followed by matches against South Korea and the Czech Republic.

    26 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 21 May

  1. Senegal announce 28-man squad for 2026 World Cup campaign

    Coach Pape Thiaw unveiled a 28-man Senegal squad for the 2026 World Cup, featuring established stars including Sadio Mane, Kalidou Koulibaly, and Edouard Mendy alongside emerging talent. Senegal will begin their Group I campaign on June 16 against France in New Jersey, also facing Norway and Iraq.

    21 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Namibia drawn with Cameroon, Comoros, Congo for 2027 Afcon

    Namibia's Brave Warriors face Cameroon, Comoros and Congo in group G of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Cameroon are five-time African champions and ranked 45th globally, while Namibia are ranked 120th in the world and 31st in Africa.

    21 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Namibia joins 2028 AFCON co-hosting bid with regional partners

    Namibia is part of a regional campaign to co-host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations with South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe, according to the interim secretary general of the Namibia Football Association. The NFA has expressed its intention to host, though discussions are still in early stages and the association is seeking government support.

    19 May 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 29 April

  1. FIFA increases World Cup prize money to $871 million

    FIFA boosted total World Cup cash distributions to nearly $900 million (specifically $871 million) from an initial $727 million, citing concerns over rising costs for the 48 teams competing in Mexico, Canada and the United States. The increase includes raising preparation costs per team from $1.5 million to $2.5 million and qualifying payments from $9 million to $10 million per team.

    29 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 1 April

  1. Scotland loses second friendly in four days to Ivory Coast

    Scotland fell to a 1-0 defeat against Ivory Coast, with Nicolas Pepe scoring in the 12th minute, marking the second 1-0 loss in four days ahead of their first World Cup in 28 years. Manager Steve Clarke will be concerned about his team's lack of goals in the final third.

    1 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 31 March

  1. Online campaign falsely claims Morocco's 1976 AFCON win parallels Senegal dispute

    Following Senegal's January 2025 AFCON title being stripped by CAF after players walked off the pitch, social media posts claim Morocco won their 1976 title the same way. An AFP investigation found no evidence that Moroccan players left the pitch in 1976, with eyewitnesses and archival research confirming Morocco won that tournament "fairly, by the book."

    31 March 2026 · New Era →

Monday 30 March

  1. Motsepe commits to respecting CAS ruling on Senegal AFCON dispute

    CAF president Patrice Motsepe said he will "respect and implement" the Court of Arbitration for Sport's decision on Senegal's appeal against Morocco's overturned 3-0 victory in the disputed January Cup of Nations final. Motsepe stressed the appeal board comprises independent judges and lawyers, and announced CAF is implementing changes to strengthen confidence in referees, VAR operators and judicial bodies.

    30 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 29 March

  1. Senegal parade AFCON trophy after CAF reversal of January title

    Despite being ordered to return the Africa Cup of Nations trophy after CAF reversed Senegal's disputed January final victory over Morocco and awarded it to the hosts, Senegal paraded the trophy at the Stade de France and beat Peru 2-0 in a friendly. The Senegalese Football Federation has appealed the CAF decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

    29 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 28 March

  1. Morocco draw Ecuador in Ouahbi's debut amid AFCON controversy

    Morocco's new coach Mohamed Ouahbi began his tenure with a 1-1 friendly draw against Ecuador in Madrid on Friday. The result came as Morocco continues preparation for the 2026 World Cup following the controversial Confederation of African Football decision last week that awarded them the Africa Cup of Nations title over Senegal.

    28 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 26 March

  1. Senegal appeals AFCON title strip to sports arbitration court

    Senegal has lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport to challenge the Confederation of African Football's decision to strip them of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco after their players protested a penalty decision in the final. CAF had overturned Senegal's 1-0 victory, declaring them to have forfeited the match after they walked off the pitch in protest.

    26 March 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Salah's departure signals end of Liverpool's golden era

    Mohamed Salah announced he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season after nine years at the club, marking the end of a glorious era and leaving the Premier League side to face another expensive rebuild. The 33-year-old Egyptian winger has scored 255 goals for the Reds and won multiple titles, but endured a difficult season marked by poor form, benching, and a public row with manager Arne Slot before a January reconciliation.

    26 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 20 March

  1. Experts warn Namibian sport hampered by underfunding and infrastructure gaps

    As Namibia marks 36 years of independence, sports experts point to inadequate facilities, chronic underfunding and weak grassroots development as major obstacles despite some international achievements. They call for stronger government-private sector partnerships and structured talent pathways to convert Namibia's sporting participation into sustained international success.

    20 March 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 19 March

  1. CAF awards AFCON title to Morocco, Senegal appeals ruling

    The Confederation of African Football stripped Senegal of the 2025 AFCON title and awarded it to Morocco after ruling that Senegal's temporary walk-off during the final—lasting 15–17 minutes when players briefly left the pitch in protest—violated regulations, despite the referee allowing play to resume and reach its natural conclusion with Senegal winning 1–0. Senegal's Football Federation has condemned the decision as "unfair, unprecedented and unacceptable" and announced it will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne, with Namibian referees and pundits expressing confusion and concern about CAF's neutrality and the precedent of overturning a completed match.

    19 March 2026 · New Era →

  2. CAF strips Senegal of 2025 Afcon title, awards it to Morocco

    The Confederation of African Football has stripped Senegal of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and awarded it to Morocco after reviewing a controversial final where Senegalese players walked off the pitch in protest against refereeing decisions. Senegal's Football Federation has condemned the decision as "unfair, unprecedented, and unacceptable" and says it will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne, a process that may take over a year to resolve.

    19 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 6 March

  1. Ex-goalkeeper Vries advises avoiding comparison with others

    Former Brave Warriors goalkeeper Virgil Vries, one of only three post-independence Namibian players to join South African giants Kaizer Chiefs, credits hard work, patience, discipline and consistency for his career achievements. He emphasises the importance of focusing on one's own journey rather than competing or comparing oneself with others, and now works in goalkeeper development at clubs in South Africa.

    6 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 17 February

  1. New African Nations League to debut in 2029, replacing Chan

    The Confederation of African Football has announced a new African Nations League set to launch in 2029, featuring all 54 African member nations divided into four geographical zones. The competition will be an annual event showcasing Africa's best players from global clubs, replacing the Africa Nations Cup (Chan), which analysts have criticized as unattractive and a waste of resources.

    17 February 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. African players shine in European cup and league matches

    Mohamed Salah scored a penalty as Liverpool beat Brighton 3-0 in the FA Cup, while other African players made headline contributions across major European leagues, including Habib Diarra's penalty for Sunderland and Serhou Guirassy's two-goal performance for Borussia Dortmund.

    17 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 6 February

  1. Brave Warriors coach names 33 local players for 2026 FIFA series

    Namibia's football head coach Collin Benjamin announced a 33-man provisional squad of locally based players for the 2026 FIFA series invitational tournament in Kazakhstan, describing it as an opportunity to develop players and coaches by competing against European and Asian opposition outside the traditional African competitive environment.

    6 February 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 5 February

  1. Sport investment key to Africa's development and unity

    According to a football analyst and sport activist, sport is Africa's most effective tool for creating wealth, uniting populations, and addressing social problems like poverty and tribalism. The writer calls for governments to prioritize investment in sport infrastructure and professionalization across the continent, noting early positive signs in Namibia including state security teams entering football and professional contracts being offered in cricket.

    5 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 4 February

  1. Morocco to appeal CAF fines and bans from chaotic AFCON final

    Morocco's football federation said it will appeal sanctions and fines totalling $315,000 imposed by CAF after the chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal in January, which was marked by disputed penalty decisions, pitch invasions, and projectile-throwing by supporters. Senegal, which was fined $615,000 and whose head coach was banned for five games, also said it would appeal its sanctions.

    4 February 2026 · The Namibian →

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