Mali coach Tom Saintfiet on Thursday railed against the decision to play the Africa Cup of Nations every four years instead of two, insisting the move was forced upon the continent by FIFA and European clubs motivated by money.

Mali coach Saintfiet hits out at European clubs, FIFA over AFCON changes

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

Zambia coach Moses Sichone will finally get the opportunity to be on the bench in charge of his team for the first time on Monday after missing his debut last month.

Zambia coach makes belated debut after food poisoning

Equatorial Guinea hammering Ivory Coast 4-0 in a 2024 first round match is widely regarded as the greatest Africa Cup of Nations shock.

Africa Cup of Nations: Five shocks

Group A kicks off the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, with the hosts joined by Mali, Zambia, and Comoros. It’s a group that blends pedigree, passion and unpredictability. 

Afcon 2025 Feature: Group A: Atlas Lions, Eagles, Chipolopolo and Coelacanths Collide

Long-term absentee Yves Bissouma was included in Mali’s squad for their Africa Cup of Nations finals despite the Tottenham Hotspur midfielder not having played for his club this season.

Bissouma included in Mali’s Cup of Nations squad

With the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 just a month away, participating teams are making full use of the November FIFA international window to fine-tune their squads.

Teams use FIFA Window to prepare for AFCON 2025

Ghana have become the latest African team to book their place at the 2026 Fifa World Cup, after they defeated Comoros in a group I qualifier played at the Accra Stadium on Sunday night.

Black Stars secure World Cup ticket, Burkina Faso record key win

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