The Africa Cup of Nations must be the most disrespected competition in football. Too many people think it is an inconvenient mid-season distraction for their club’s African stars. Why should ...

The Africa Cup of Nations, it was quickly put to him, is exactly that. Forget for a moment that Salah hasn’t won AFCON with Egypt (he was a losing finalist in 2017 and 2021). The reason the ...

Ex-Tottenham Hotspur striker Mido has staunchly defended the Africa Cup of Nations after Jamie Carragher's recent comments. The former Liverpool defender has received heavy criticism after he ...

“Just to say, AFCON is a major tournament because a lot of people are at home saying ‘they aren’t taking it seriously’. AFCON is a big tournament, just so you know,” Richards countere ...

Jamie Carragher came under fire for appearing to forget all about AFCON while assessing Mohamed Salah 's quest to be the best in the world. The Liverpool forward showcased his tremendous ability ...

Former Manchester City defender, Micah Richards, hit back at Carragher saying, “Just to say, AFCON is a major tournament because a lot of people are at home saying ‘they aren’t taking it ...

Richards quickly chimed in to say: "Just saying, AFCON is a major tournament. Just so you know." But Carragher responded: "Egypt aren't going to win the World Cup, are they?" Richards reiterated ...

According to Carragher, Salah’s nationality and his involvement in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) might hinder his chances of clinching the prestigious award. This statement has ignited ...

Carragher, 47, landed in himself in hot water after appearing to dismiss the notion that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is a major tournament. Speaking on Sky Sports after Liverpool's 2-0 ...

Ex-Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has said Jamie Carragher's comments disregarding the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as a major tournament were ignorant. The incident took place in the ...

Morocco delivered a dominant 7-0 win over Lesotho in Matchday 6 of the AFCON 2025 Qualifiers. Brahim Diaz shone with a spectacular hat-trick, while Soufiane Rahimi added a brace, and Youssef En ...