Iconic Football Stars Who Missed Out on Afcon Glory
Despite illustrious careers, several African football legends, including Mohamed Salah and Didier Drogba, have yet to secure an Africa Cup of Nations title.
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Despite illustrious careers, several African football legends, including Mohamed Salah and Didier Drogba, have yet to secure an Africa Cup of Nations title.
Head coach Hossam Hassan unveils Egypt's 27-man squad aiming for an eighth continental title, with Mo Salah leading the charge despite recent club controversies.
Three-time champions Nigeria enter AFCON 2025 with a star-powered squad and redemption on their minds after recent World Cup qualification disappointment.
The National Thunder face formidable opponents but remain hopeful to advance past the group stage in Africa's premier football tournament.
Egyptian side Pyramids and Moroccan club RS Berkane secured crucial away wins to stay unbeaten in the CAF Champions League group stage.
The island nation seeks to surpass expectations in their second AFCON appearance despite being drawn in a challenging group with tournament hosts Morocco.
Algeria, known as the Desert Warriors, aims to bounce back from recent group stage exits and make a deep run in the upcoming AFCON 2025.
Uganda's FIFA referee Shamirah Nabadda has been named among 28 center referees shortlisted for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
** Cape Verde secured a historic World Cup spot with a 3-0 win over Eswatini, becoming the second-smallest nation to ever qualify for the tournament. The Blue Sharks topped their group ahead of Cameroon and will compete in the 2026 finals.
Cape Verde and Senegal have put themselves in strong positions to qualify for the World Cup 2026 after crucial victories in their respective groups.
Morocco secured their place in football history by becoming the first African nation to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, following a dominant 5-0 victory over Niger.
In a closely contested match, BUL FC and Maroons FC ended the first leg of their quarterfinal encounter in a 0-0 draw. The game showcased strong defensive performances from both sides, with minimal scoring opportunities.