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Accra, Ghana (PANA) - The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has appointed Carlos Queiroz as the new head coach of the senior national team, the Black Stars, following the dismissal of Otto Addo after a run of poor performances.The decision was taken at an Executive Council meeting, where three shortlisted candidates [...]
©- - 13 april 2026 - 19:26:34 - thread Sports (462 words)


Accra, Ghana (PANA) - A young Ghanaian footballer, Dominic Frimpong, has been shot dead by armed robbers who atacked his team bus on Sunday night.The Berekum Chelsea was returning to Berekum after a trip from Samreboi, where they played Samartex in a Premier League match, when their bus came under [...]
©- - 13 april 2026 - 10:00:30 - thread Sports (314 words)


Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - The following are the groups for theTotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 to be staged from 13 May to 2 June 2026.GROUP A: Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, EthiopiaGROUP B: Cote d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Uganda, DR CongoGROUP C: Mali, Angola, Tanzania, Mozambique GROUP D: Senegal, South Africa, [...]
©- - 09 april 2026 - 09:11:39 - thread Sports (143 words)


Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – Fabiani has announced South African football legend Lucas Radebe as its official brand ambassador for the year. The partnership pairs one of South Africa's most respected sporting figures with the menswear label.It said the former South Africa and Leeds United captain has long been admired [...]
©- - 06 april 2026 - 09:22:48 - thread Sports (235 words)


Zurich, Switzerland (PANA) - FIFA, football's world governing body, has officially confirmed all 48 nations for the expanded 2026 World Cup following the conclusion of the final play-offs on 31 March 2026. The list was completed after DR Congo and Iraq  secured the last two tickets via the intercontinental play-offs, while Bosnia-Herzegovina, the Czech Republic, Turkey, and Sweden claimed the final European spots.The [...]
©- - 01 april 2026 - 17:44:08 - thread Sports (290 words)


Guadalajara, Mexico (PANA) - DR Congo on Tuesday night beat Jamaica 1-0 in their final 2026 World Cup play-off match at the Guadalajara Stadium in Mexico to qualify for the tournament being hosted by the US, Mexico and Canada.  The central African country reached their first World Cup in 52 [...]
©- - 01 april 2026 - 05:21:24 - thread Sports (294 words)


Accra, Ghana (PANA) - The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has parted ways with the head coach of the senior men’s national team, Otto Addo, with immediate effect.In a terse statement shortly after Ghana lost 2-1 to Germany in an international friendly match on Monday night, GFA said it “wishes to [...]
©- - 31 march 2026 - 06:20:30 - thread Sports (198 words)


Port Sudan, Sudan (PANA) - The Sudanese Football Association (SFA) says it turned down an invitation to play a friendly match against Argentina in the March 2026 international break for “technical reasons”.The Sudanese media has been awash with reports that the Sudanese national team, known as The Secretary Birds, had [...]
©- - 30 march 2026 - 11:08:25 - thread Sports (424 words)


Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - Africa's football governing bid, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced on Sunday  that it is implementing changes and improvements to the its Statutes and Regulations that will strengthen the trust and confidence in the referees, VAR operators and the CAF Disciplinary Board and Appeal Board. The [...]
©- - 29 march 2026 - 14:13:36 - thread Sports (667 words)


Guadalajara, Mexico (PANA) - Jamaica on Thursday beat New Caledonia 1-0 in their 2026 World Cup Play-Off Tournament to advance to the 31 March final clash with DR Congo.Bailey Cadamarteri scored in the 18th minute in the match played at the Guadalajara Stadium.The winner of that match advances to the [...]
©- - 27 march 2026 - 05:45:25 - thread Sports (87 words)


London, UK (PANA) - Human rights wachdog, Amnesty International, has criticised world football governing body, FIFA, for refusing to act over Israeli clubs based in illegal settlements, stressing that this flouts international law.Amnesty International said by refusing to take action against clubs based in Israeli settlements, FIFA has failed to enforce its own [...]
©- - 23 march 2026 - 09:43:30 - thread Sports (440 words)


Rabat, Morocco (PANA) - The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) says its appeal on what happened during the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals it hosted was never aimed at contesting the sporting merit or performance of the teams involved in the tournament.It said in a statement on Wednesday [...]
©- - 18 march 2026 - 18:41:31 - thread Sports (631 words)


Dakar, Senegal (PANA) – The Senegalese government on Wednesday expressed its “deep consternation” at the decision by the appeals jury of the Confederation of African Football to declare Morocco the winner of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) over Senegal, and called for “the opening of an independent international [...]
©- - 18 march 2026 - 13:01:25 - thread Sports (578 words)


Dakar, Senegal (PANA) – Senegalese newspapers on Wednesday had only one verdict: thumbs down for Africa's football governing body, the Confederation of African Football (CAF).All newspapers writing on the decision blasted CAF for stripping the country of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title and declaring Morocco winners with [...]
©- - 18 march 2026 - 12:42:16 - thread Sports (1064 words)


Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) - FIFA has dismissed the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) protest against the Democratic Republic of Congo over player eligibility in their 2026 World Cup African play-off.Nigeria lost the match 4-3 on penalties in Rabat, Morocco, on 16 November, 2025, after a 1-1 draw following extra time. The NFF [...]
©- - 18 march 2026 - 07:36:44 - thread Sports (180 words)


Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - Africa's football governing body, the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has stripped Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title and declared Morocco winners with 3-0 scoreline following a controversial 17-minute walkout in the final match in Morocco. Senegal walked out after a controversial penalty [...]
©- - 18 march 2026 - 06:26:05 - thread Sports (739 words)


Accra, Ghana (PANA) - Ghana’s senior national football team coach, Otto Addo, has named his 26-man squad for this month’s international friendlies against Austria and Germany, with goalkeeper Benjamin Asare of Accra Hearts of Oak being the only locally-based player.Otto Addo also handed debut call-ups to four players – Derrick [...]
©- - 17 march 2026 - 10:25:57 - thread Sports (241 words)


Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libya’s national football team is preparing for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers with two upcoming friendly matches against Niger and Benin, but financial difficulties are casting a shadow over the preparations.According to reports from Senegales media outlet, L’Observateur, head coach Aliou Cissé and [...]
©- - 06 march 2026 - 10:01:11 - thread Sports (198 words)


Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has rescheduled the 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup (WAFCON) in Morocco to 25 July –16 August 2026.CAF said in a press release on Thursday that this is to “ensure the success of this important women’s competition, in the light [...]
©- - 05 march 2026 - 15:09:09 - thread Sports (263 words)


Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – The FIFA World Cup trophy arrived in Johannesburg on Friday morning after the Kigali, Rwanda, leg of its global tour.Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie and President Cyril Ramaphosa will officially receive the trophy at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Friday afternoon.  A number of [...]
©- - 30 january 2026 - 08:15:48 - thread Sports (284 words)


Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Disciplinary Board has dismissed a formal protest lodged by the  Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF) against Senegal, which sought to strip Senegal of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 title for walking off the pitch in [...]
©- - 29 january 2026 - 06:06:03 - thread Sports (635 words)


Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – South Africa’s Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has signed a cooperation agreement with FIFA Development Zurich AG, which will establish a FIFA office in Johannesburg.The agreement was concluded after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Rabat, Morocco, with FIFA President Gianni Infantino.FIFA [...]
©- - 21 january 2026 - 07:57:41 - thread Sports (186 words)


Rabat, Morocco (PANA) - The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has condemned the “unacceptable behaviour” of some players and officials during the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal in Rabat on Sunday.A statement issued on Monday said CAF “strongly condemns any inappropriate behaviour” which [...]
©- - 19 january 2026 - 12:45:27 - thread Sports (232 words)


Rabat, Morocco (PANA) - Senegalese star Sadio Mane emerged the Best player of the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Morocco as the West African nation clinched their second continental trophy after beating the hosts 1-0 after extra time in a dramatic final match on Sunday [...]
©- - 19 january 2026 - 08:44:59 - thread Sports (546 words)


Rabat, Senegal (PANA) - Senegal were crowned champions of Africa for the second time in their history after edging hosts Morocco 1–0 after extra time in a gripping TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Rabat.The decisive moment arrived just four minutes into extra time when Pape Gueye unleashed [...]
©- - 18 january 2026 - 22:31:36 - thread Sports (542 words)


Rabat, Morocco (PANA) - Senegal won the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Sunday beating hosts Morocco after extra time in the final match played at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.Pape Gueye scored in the 94th minute to give the West African country the trophy.This [...]
©- - 18 january 2026 - 21:58:55 - thread Sports (129 words)


Rabat, Morocc (PANA) - On Sunday night, beneath the glowing lights of Rabat, African football will momentarily hold its breath. A host nation yearning to end a five-decade wait for continental glory meets a powerhouse eager to cement its place among Africa’s elite.The Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah will serve as [...]
©- - 18 january 2026 - 07:48:11 - thread Sports (786 words)


Rabat, Morocco (PANA) - Hosts Morocco meet Senegal in the final of the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday.The AFCON 2025 final will be played at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.Morocco sealed their place in Sunday’s showpiece by edging Nigeria 4–2 on penalties after a goalless [...]
©- - 18 january 2026 - 06:18:57 - thread Sports (89 words)


Casablanca, Morocco (PANA) - Nigeria on Saturday beat Egypt 4-2 on penalties in their third-place play-off match of the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco.The match played at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca ended 0-0 after 90 minutes.In the penalty shot-out, Mohamed Salah and Omar [...]
©- - 17 january 2026 - 18:30:50 - thread Sports (91 words)


Rabat, Morocco (PANA) - The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and technical supplier, PUMA, have unveiled a special commemorative version of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 Official Match Ball, ITRI, for Sunday’s showpiece final.Hosts Morocco will take on Senegal in the decider at the Stade Prince [...]
©- - 17 january 2026 - 09:22:52 - thread Sports (176 words)


Rabat, Morocco (PANA) - Egypt will on Saturday meet Nigeria in the third-place play-off of the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.The match will be played at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca.Egypt lost 0-1 to Senegal in the semi-final match while Nigeria were beaten 4-2 on [...]
©- - 17 january 2026 - 09:21:06 - thread Sports (86 words)


Rabat, Morocco (PANA) - The various groups of the 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) to be held in Morocco from 17 March to 3 April 3, 2026 have emerged following the final draw held at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat on Thursday.They are: Group A: [...]
©- - 15 january 2026 - 16:11:35 - thread Sports (172 words)


Rabat, Morocco (PANA) - Hosts Morocco will meet Senegal in the final of the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations after a gripping semi-final double-header delivered drama, tension and contrasting paths to qualification.Morocco sealed their place in Sunday’s showpiece in Rabat by edging Nigeria 4–2 on penalties after a goalless [...]
©- - 15 january 2026 - 08:27:48 - thread Sports (413 words)


Rabat. Morocco (PANA) - Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou emerged the hero as hosts Morocco booked their place in the final of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the first time in 21 years, edging Nigeria 4-2 on penalties after a goalless semi-final in Rabat on Wednesday night.After 90 minutes [...]
©- - 15 january 2026 - 04:56:30 - thread Sports (521 words)


Tangier, Morocco (PANA) - Sadio Mané has secured Senegal’s ticket to the final of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025, thanks to his lone goal scored just over ten minutes from the end of the semi-final clash against Egypt on Wednesday at the Grand Stade of Tangier.As [...]
©- - 14 january 2026 - 19:42:19 - thread Sports (346 words)


Tangier, Morocco (PANA) - Senegal on Wednesday defeated Egypt 1-0 to reach the final of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.Sadio Mane scored the only goal of the semi-final clash played in Tangier in the 78th minute.-0- PANA MA 14Jan2026 [...]
©- - 14 january 2026 - 18:59:20 - thread Sports (59 words)


Rabat, Morocco (PANA) - The Confederation of African Football (CAF) says it has collected match reports and video evidence indicating potentially unacceptable behaviour from some players and officials during the ongoing TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.A press release by the Communcations Department of CAF on Monday [...]
©- - 12 january 2026 - 12:27:11 - thread Sports (205 words)


Tangier, Morocco (PANA) - Mohamed Salah scored and provided an assist as Egypt withstood the Ivorian wave to snatch a dramatic 3-2 victory in a thrilling quarter-final, where the Pharaohs’ efficiency made the difference against the territorial dominance of the Elephants.In the 4th minute, Omar Marmoush set the tone. Served [...]
©- - 11 january 2026 - 07:38:37 - thread Sports (338 words)


Rabat, Morocco (PANA) - The following is the lineup of semi-final matches in the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.Senegal vs Egypt – Grand Stade de Tanger, TangierMorocco vs Nigeria – Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat-0- PANA MA/RA 11Jan2026 [...]
©- - 11 january 2026 - 07:33:14 - thread Sports (55 words)


Marrakech, Morocco (PANA) - Nigeria struck at exactly the right moment. Against a resilient Algeria side, the Super Eagles showcased their power and efficiency to secure a 2–0 victory and book their place in the semi-finals of AFCON 2025.For forty-five minutes, the contest remained tight and tense. Algeria, well organised [...]
©- - 10 january 2026 - 18:27:56 - thread Sports (294 words)


Rabat, Morocco (PANA) - The following are the fixtures for Saturday's quarter-final matches in the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Morocco.Algeria vs Nigeria (Stade de Marrakech)Egypt vs Côte d’Ivoire (Stade Agadir)-0- PANA MA 10Jan2026 [...]
©- - 10 january 2026 - 07:15:25 - thread Sports (54 words)


Rabat, Morocco (PANA) - Hosts Morocco eased past Cameroon 2-0 in Friday's quarter-finals to reach the semi-finals in the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Morocco.Brahim Díaz and Ismael Saibari scored in the 26th and 74th minute in the match played at the Prince Moulay Abdellah [...]
©- - 09 january 2026 - 21:14:54 - thread Sports (74 words)


Tangier, Morocco (PANA) - Senegal booked their place in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 after edging Mali 1–0 in a tense quarter-final clash at the Grand Stade de Tangier on Friday night. The match saw Mali reduced to 10 men when their captain, Yves [...]
©- - 09 january 2026 - 20:12:47 - thread Sports (343 words)


Tangier, Morocco (PANA) - Senegal on Friday reached the semi-finals of the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Morocco when they beat 10-man Mali 1-0 in their quarter-final match.The only goal of the match played at the Stade Ibn-Batouta was scored by Imilan Ndiaye in the [...]
©- - 09 january 2026 - 18:29:26 - thread Sports (74 words)


Rabat, Morocco (PANA) - The following are the fixtures for Friday's quarter-final matches in the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Morocco.Mali vs Senegal (Stade Ibn-Batouta, Tangier)Cameroon vs Morocco (Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat)-0- PANA MA 9Jan2026 [...]
©- - 09 january 2026 - 07:48:48 - thread Sports (56 words)


Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – South Africa’s national football coach has apologised to the nation for the team's disappointing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) run.The team was eliminated in the last 16 by Cameroon and arrived back in Johannesburg on Wednesday.“I can only say sorry for the disappointment,” said [...]
©- - 08 january 2026 - 08:09:57 - thread Sports (230 words)


Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – Leading South African retailer Old School has entered into a new long-term retail partnership with English football giant Liverpool. Old School is one of South Africa’s leading leisurewear brands, founded in 2019. It has quickly become a leading retail brand, providing high-quality custom merchandise, leisurewear [...]
©- - 07 january 2026 - 07:55:38 - thread Sports (215 words)


Rabat, Morocco (PANA) - The following are the fixtures for the quarter-final matches in the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Morocco.Friday, 9 JanuaryMali vs Senegal (Stade Ibn-Batouta, Tangier)Cameroon vs Morocco (Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat)Saturday, 10 JanuaryAlgeria vs Nigeria (Stade de Marrakech)Egypt vs Côte d’Ivoire [...]
©- - 07 january 2026 - 07:42:13 - thread Sports (70 words)


Marrakech, Morocco (PANA) - Defending champions Cote d'Ivoire on Tuesday thrashed Burkina Faso 3-0 in their Round of 16 match in the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Morocco played in Marrakech to reach the quarter-finals.-0- PANA MA 6June2026 [...]
©- - 06 january 2026 - 20:58:46 - thread Sports (61 words)

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