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Chelsea’s Kalidou Koulibaly will never let anyone stop him representing Senegal

The president of his former club Napoli threatened only to sign African players willing to give up international ambitions.

The Independent UK

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis won’t sign African players unless they agree waiver

The 73-year-old Italian was upset when Kalidou Koulibaly and Andre Zambo Anguissa were unavailable for the Azzuri during the AFCON this year

The Independent UK

Napoli to Sign African Players Only if They Sign AFCON Waiver, Owner Says

Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis said on Tuesday he would not sign African players any longer unless they agreed to not take part in the Africa Cup of Nations. Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly - now at Premier League side Chelsea - and Cameroon midfielder Andre Zambo Anguissa missed several Napoli…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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‘Gutted’: The effect Zimbabwe’s football ban is having on youth

As Zimbabwe continues to remain suspended, young players wonder about the future of the sport and their careers.

Al Jazeera

Morocco vs South Africa as women's football enters a new era

This weekend’s Women’s African Football Championship (Wafcon) final between Morocco and South Africa in Morocco marks a new era. With it women’s football in Africa has reached a second phase of its development.

The Conversation

Superstars Sadio Mané and Mo Salah eclipse African football at home

Senegal’s Sadio Mané and Egypt’s Mo Salah are among 10 players nominated for the African Footballer of the Year prize at this year’s Caf Awards held by the Confederation of African Football in Rabat, Morocco.

The Conversation

AFCON rescheduled and how it affects Liverpool, Arsenal, Man Utd and Chelsea

A number of Premier League sides could be affected by the rescheduling of the Africa Cup of Nations for the 2023/24 season with Liverpool and Arsenal amongst those challenged last season

Daily Mirror

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AFCON 2023 rescheduled as Liverpool dealt selection blow

Jurgen Klopp could once again be without Naby Keita and Mohamed Salah due to mid-season international commitments

Liverpool Echo

AFCON news: Tournament delayed by six months as African Super League creation confirmed

The African Football Confederation have moved the dates of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations tournament to January 2024.

Evening Standard

Jurgen Klopp named as 'main' reason for why Sadio Mane left Liverpool

Trevor Sinclair has claimed Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is one of three reasons why Sadio Mane decided to leave

Liverpool Echo

AFCON qualifier results: Egypt suffer shock loss in wins for Cameroon and Morocco

A depleted Egypt side suffered a surprising loss to Ethiopa in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Nigeria 2-1 Sierra Leone: Victor Osimhen powers Super Eagles to unconvincing AFCON qualifier victory

Nigeria flattered to deceive in their AFCON qualifier win over Sierra Leone on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Nigeria 2-1 Sierra Leone LIVE! Osimhen goal - AFCON qualifier result, match stream and latest updates today

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Evening Standard

Nigeria vs Sierra Leone: AFCON qualifier prediction, kick off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h today

Nigeria host Sierra Leone today to begin their qualification campaign for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Evening Standard

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Scorpions take Gambia to victory in first AFCON23 qualifier

After a fantastic run at the African Cup of Nations 2021, Gambia’s Scorpions commence its campaign for the 2023 AFCON with a victory over the Bright Stars of South Sudan at Lat-Dior stadium in Thiès, Senegal, on Saturday night.

Daily Record

Motherwell defender sets AFCON target he's 'going to do everything' to make happen

The defender is across continents on international duty with Uganda.

Daily Mirror

Ex-Arsenal player Kelechi Nwakali accuses Huesca of sacking him for playing in AFCON

The 23-year-old spent three years at Arsenal and was an important member of Nigeria's international squad in this year's AFCON - starting all three group matches

Evening Standard

Ex-Arsenal player Kelechi Nwakali accuses Huesca of terminating his contract over Nigeria AFCON dispute

Spanish club Huesca have been accused by Nigeria midfielder Kelechi Nwakali of pressuring him to skip the Africa Cup of Nations and accept a transfer away, before terminating his contract.

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Al Jazeera

World Cup: Cisse in the spotlight as Senegal eye Qatar 2022 spot

Former captain led Senegal to AFCON triumph last month. Now, the team must beat Egypt again to qualify for the World Cup

Daily Mirror

Sadio Mane explains why he has no desire to be like Cristiano Ronaldo

Liverpool star Sadio Mane has been one of the top performers at Anfield under Jurgen Klopp, helping them to Premier League and Champions League titles, as well as winning the AFCON with Senegal this year

Daily Mirror

Sadio Mane's gesture to Mo Salah at first Liverpool home game since winning AFCON

Liverpool forward Sadio Mane reportedly made a special request to the club ahead of their Premier League match against Norwich on Saturday with respect to Mohamed Salah

Evening Standard

Mikel Arteta backs ‘different’ Nicolas Pepe to replicate Arsenal success after AFCON exploits

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says Nicolas Pepe has returned from the Africa Cup of Nations a “different” player and has backed him to replicate the strong end to the season he enjoyed last year.

Daily Mirror

Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah's AFCON pact of silence and penalty mind-games

Liverpool duo Sadio Mane and Mo Salah went head-to-head in this month's Africa Cup of Nations final, with Senegal coming out on top following a penalty shootout

Football London

What Crystal Palace players organised for AFCON hero Cheikhou Kouyate on return to training

Midfielder Cheikhou Kouyate was given time off following Senegal's win at the Africa Cup of Nations but returned to training with Crystal Palace this weekend and was surprised by his teammates

Daily Record

Liverpool superstar would make Hamilton transfer 'for the banter' as Accies striker opens up on surreal AFCON experience

The striker has returned from a brilliant experience with his national team at the Africa Cup of Nations.

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