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Banyana to break camp after CAF reschedules 2026 WAFCON

The continental football mother body has announced a decision after days of speculation that the women’s continental competition could be pushed to a later date. The Cairo-based organisation has now revealed the new dates for the competition.

Ex-Al Ahly official blasts Pitso - 'He did not deserve to coach Al Ahly'

The 61-year-old may have delivered a golden era of silverware at Al Ahly, but the South African tactician still has high-ranking detractors in Cairo. Despite a trophy cabinet bulging from his 21-month stint with the Red Devils, former Managing Director of Sport Mohsen Saleh has launched a scathing attack on the coach's credentials and his eventual departure from the Egyptian giants.

BDO Power Rankings: Kane leads Haaland as Vini makes move

With the Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo duopoly presumably disappearing into the rearview mirror, the battle for the Ballon d'Or hasn't felt so open for the best part of 20 years, with countless players now beginning each campaign believing they have a chance of claiming the most prestigious individual prize football has to offer. Ousmane Dembele emerged from a career plagued with inconsistencies to win the Golden Ball in 2025, and he was among a crowded field of contenders as the 2026 race got going.

Benni in trouble? Football stakeholders set bar high for Kenya ahead of 2027 AFCON

The former Manchester United striker's coach is expected to be at the helm as the East African nation competes in Africa's biennial competition. However, the legendary Mzansi striker has to get his tactics on point for Kenya, who will co-host the tournament alongside Tanzania and Uganda in the next year or so.

Is CAF planning to postpone 2027 AFCON? Motsepe responds

Since the announcement of changes to the biennial tournament, the governing body has been putting out fires, repeatedly trying to reassure stakeholders and clarify what the new era will look like for the tournament. Recently, rumours emerged again that the next edition could be postponed, owing to the unpreparedness of the host countries.

Chiefs' Shabalala reacts to Bafana World Cup talk after AFCON near-miss

The midfielder finds himself in an Amakhosi side that has struggled to supply players to the South Africa national team, while teammates Inacio Miguel and Glody Lilepo have also lost their places in the Angola and DR Congo teams, respectively. However, the 22-year-old has remained in contention at international level under the watch of Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	St. Johnstone	28	16	9	3	52	22	30	57	W W D D W
2	Partick Thistle	27	13	10	4	40	30	10	49	D D W D W
3	Arbroath	28	11	10	7	37	33	4	43	D D D W L
4	Dunfermline	27	10	6	11	37	32	5	36	W W D L L
5	Ayr	27	7	13	7	33	33	0	34	L D L D W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

St. Johnstone

W
W
D
D
W

Partick Thistle

D
D
W
D
W

Arbroath

D
D
D
W
L

Dunfermline

W
W
D
L
L

Ayr

L
D
L
D
W

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most AFCON titles?

Egypt are the team who have won the most AFCON titles in history, with seven to their name. It was in 1957, the inaugural edition of AFCON, where Egypt attained glory. They would go on to add three more trophies before the turn of the century (1957, 1986, 1998), before completing a threepeat in 2006, 2008, and 2010.

How many teams are in the AFCON?

The first-ever AFCON featured just three teams. Between 1968 and 1990, eight teams featured in the tournament. An expansion in 1992 saw 12 teams feature in AFCON, and 16 from 1998. The latest expansion in 2019, though, sees 24 teams fight for glory.

Who has made the most AFCON appearances ever?

Cameroon legend Rigobert Song set the record of most AFCON appearances in 2010, playing in his 36th game in the tournament. That record was equalled by Ghanaian icon Andre Ayew in 2024.

Who is the all-time top scorer of the AFCON?

Cameroon icon Samuel Eto'o leads the all-time goalscoring charts with an impressive 18 goals over the course of 29 matches during six different tournaments.

Who is the oldest player ever in the AFCON and how old was he?

Egypt's Essam El Hadary is the oldest player ever to play in AFCON at the age of 44 years and 21 days. He achieved this feat in 2017 during Egypt's 2-1 loss to Cameroon.

Who is the youngest player ever in the AFCON and how old was he?

Former Ghana defender Joseph Odoi made his AFCON debut in 1984 at the age of 15 years and 164 days, becoming the youngest player ever to feature in the African Cup of Nations.

Which famous players have played in the AFCON?

Samuel Eto'o, Mohamed Salah, Yaya Toure, Didier Drogba, Jay-Jay Okocha, Sadio Mane, Roger Milla, Ahmed Hassan, George Weah, etc, are some of the biggest names to have featured in the African Cup of Nations.

Which famous managers have managed in the AFCON?

Charles Gyamfi, Hassan Shehata, Herve Renard, and Avram Grant are some of the most famous coaches to have led their respective teams at AFCON.