Hard truths.
What began as a compliance exercise for AFCON 2027 has rippled through the domestic calendar, leaving clubs, fans, and league organisers scrambling to adapt.
Maniema Union and Wydad Athletic Club advanced from CAF Confederation Cup Group B, while Nairobi United exited winless and Azam FC fell short despite pushing qualification to the final round.
CAF’s executive committee meets in Dar es Salaam this week to decide whether AFCON 2027 in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda goes ahead as planned or is delayed, with major calendar and investment impacts.
Nairobi United have signed Harambee Stars forward Benson Omalla after his Visakha FC exit, reuniting him with brother Dancan and boosting their FKF Premier League title and continental ambitions.
FKF president Hussein Mohammed says lessons from Morocco’s AFCON are guiding Kenya’s AFCON 2027 preparations, with a focus on transport, logistics and government‑backed infrastructure in Nairobi.
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has apologised after ordering his players off during a late VAR penalty row in Rabat, as debate grows over potential CAF sanctions and VAR protocols.
Ivory Coast journalist Mamadou Gaye has questioned Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania’s readiness to host AFCON 2027, even as CAF president Patrice Motsepe insists the East African tournament will go ahead with inspect...
CAF has launched a disciplinary investigation into conduct during AFCON 2025 quarter-finals and a mixed-zone media incident, with its Disciplinary Jury now reviewing evidence for possible sanctions.
CAF president Patrice Motsepe said the decision reflects a broader strategy to stabilise revenues and align African competitions more closely with the global football calendar.
The contest barely had time to breathe before Wydad stamped their authority.
Continental heavyweights enter at this stage while several in-form sides arrive with momentum from the opening round, setting up a compelling set of fixtures.
With only nine group winners guaranteed a ticket to next year’s expanded finals in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, the stakes could not be higher.