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Abidjan stadium reopens ahead of Africa Cup of Nations

Félix-Houphouët-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan officially reopened on Saturday ahead of the Ivory Coast’s staging of the Africa Cup of Nations next year.

CAF assigns hosting rights for 2025, 2027 Africa Cup of Nations

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that Morocco will stage the Africa Cup of Nations in 2025, while the 2027 edition will be co-hosted by Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya.

Ivory Coast’s AFCON postponed to avoid rainy season

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that next summer’s Africa Cup of Nations in the Ivory Coast will…

Olembe Stadium cleared to host AFCON semi, final

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that Olembe Stadium in the Cameroonian capital of Yaoundé will host a…

Eight people killed following AFCON stadium crush

Eight people have died following a crush at the Olembe Stadium as the venue hosted the Africa Cup of Nations…

Ivory Coast opens new 60,000-seat stadium

A new 60,000-seat stadium has opened on the outskirts of Abidjan, Ivory Coast ahead of the country’s staging of the…

Egyptian FA switches stadia for Cup of Nations

The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has performed an about-turn on its plans for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations with…

Egypt’s biggest venue left out as AFCON stadia confirmed

The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has confirmed the venues that will be used during this year’s Africa Cup of Nations…

Egypt replaces Cameroon as Africa Cup of Nations host

Egypt has today (Tuesday) been announced as the new host of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, replacing Cameroon. The…

Cameroon loses AFCON hosting rights

Cameroon has been stripped of hosting rights for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) amid delays in stadium construction….

Visa adds AFCON to football portfolio

Visa has been unveiled as the exclusive payment services provider at all venues during the next two editions of the…

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