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High Chief Adegboye Onigbinde, the first indigenous coach to lead Nigeria to a FIFA World Cup, has died. His family confirmed his passing on Monday at the age of 88. A towering figure in African football, Onigbinde’s career spanned decades of tactical evolution and administrative service. He famously steered the Super Eagles during the 2002…
The Burkina Faso Football Federation has appointed French-Comorian tactician Amir Abdou as the new head coach of the Stallions, tasking the 53-year-old with rebuilding the national team following a disappointing early exit from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The federation announced the decision on Sunday, March 1, 2026, confirming that Abdou emerged successful from…
Next year’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) could be postponed until 2028, as doubts about the readiness of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda to host the prestigious tournament grow. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is expected to discuss the potential delay during its executive committee meeting in Dar es Salaam on Friday. In addition…
Global Afrobeats icon Davido is set to perform at the official opening concert for the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 in Rabat, Morocco, this Saturday. The announcement was made by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Thursday, unveiling a diverse international lineup designed to celebrate African culture and music ahead of the…
Global Afrobeats icon Davido is set to perform at the official opening concert for the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 in Rabat, Morocco, this Saturday. The announcement was made by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Thursday, unveiling a diverse international lineup designed to celebrate African culture and music ahead of the…
