CAF also disclosed that the runners-up at AFCON Morocco 2025 will receive $4 million, while each of the two losing semi-finalists will earn $2.5 million.
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Grammy-nominated Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has been confirmed as one of the headline performers for the opening concert of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 in Rabat, Morocco. The concert is scheduled to hold on Saturday, a day before the tournament officially kicks off, setting the tone for the month-long continental football showpiece. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced that Davido will headline a star-studded international lineup set to kick off AFCON 2025 in grand style. Also set to take the stage are international hip-hop star French…
Former Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel, has criticised the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over ongoing administrative problems ahead of Nigeria’s participation in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Nigeria has been drawn in Group C alongside Tunisia, Uganda and Tanzania, and will begin their campaign against Tanzania on December 23 in Fès, Morocco. However, preparations for the tournament have raised concerns following a 2–1 defeat to Egypt in the Super Eagles’ only pre-AFCON friendly in Cairo on Tuesday. Speaking on his ObiOne Podcast, Mikel expressed frustration with the team’s build-up to the competition, describing the situation as disappointing…
FIFA has confirmed that the champions of the 2026 World Cup will receive $50 million in prize money, as part of a record financial package for the tournament announced on Wednesday. The overall prize pool has been set at $655 million (approximately €558.5 million), marking an increase of nearly 50 percent compared to the $440 million shared among teams at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The 2026 edition, which will take place in the United States, Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19, will be the first to include 48 teams up from 32 in the…
Musa currently serves as the General Manager of Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) club Kano Pillars.
France and Paris Saint-Germain winger Ousmane Dembélé and Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmatí were the headline winners at The Best FIFA Football Awards held Tuesday in Doha, Qatar. Dembélé, 28, claimed the Men’s Best FIFA Player award after a remarkable season that also saw him lift the Ballon d’Or and help PSG secure their first-ever UEFA Champions League title. Grateful after the ceremony, he credited his teammates and reflected on a year of collective and individual success. The event took place on the eve of the Intercontinental Cup final between PSG and Flamengo. On the women’s side, Aitana Bonmatí was…
A French labour court has ruled that Paris Saint-Germain must pay former forward Kylian Mbappé €60 million (£52.5 m) for unpaid wages and bonuses, bringing part of his extended legal dispute with the club to a close. Mbappé had initially demanded €263 million (£231.5 m) from PSG when the case was brought before a Paris labour tribunal in November, while the Ligue 1 outfit had counter-claimed for €240 million (£211 m). Now with Real Madrid, the 26-year-old French captain sought a nine-figure sum that included alleged unpaid salary and damages tied to a contractual disagreement and alleged mistreatment at PSG.…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced that it has opened an investigation into the eligibility of several DR Congo players following Nigeria’s exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. DR Congo ended Nigeria’s qualification hopes after winning 4–3 on penalties in Morocco, a result that eliminated the Super Eagles from reaching the FIFA intercontinental play-off. However, the outcome could still be reviewed after the NFF raised concerns over the eligibility of multiple DR Congo players used during the African play-offs an issue that may potentially revive Nigeria’s chances of qualification for the tournament to be hosted by…
Following his recent call-up for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Super Eagles goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho, has enthusiastically declared his readiness to represent Nigeria on the international stage once again. According to a report from the News Agency of Nigeria, Uzoho has been named alongside two other goalkeepers in head coach Eric Chelle’s 28-man squad. In a video interview conducted by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and shared on the official Super Eagles X page, Uzoho expressed his genuine excitement about reuniting with his teammates and immersing himself in the camaraderie that the national team is known for. …
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a comprehensive list of items prohibited in all stadiums for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled to begin on December 21 in Morocco. In a statement published on CAF’s official website on Monday, the football body said the restrictions are part of measures to guarantee the safety and comfort of fans throughout the tournament Supporters are advised to avoid bringing alcohol and illegal drugs, weapons, sharp objects, and flammable materials, fireworks and other pyrotechnics, glass bottles or containers, racist, violent, or discriminatory banners Other items prohibited include: unauthorized political, religious, or…
