The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced plans to expand the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) from its current format to 28 participating countries.
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Gor Mahia head coach CK Akonnor has made history by becoming the first coach to claim the Coach of the Month award twice in the 2025/26 Kenya Premier League season, after being named January 2026 honoree.
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Morocca goalkeeper Yassine Bounou is closing in on a return to action for Al-Hilal, easing fears within the club ahead of a demanding run of fixtures on both the domestic and continental fronts.
The experienced shot-stopper has been given the green light from a physical standpoint and is considered ready to feature in upcoming matches, coming as a major boost for Al-Hilal’s technical staff, who had been monitoring his condition closely amid concerns over his recent absence.
Upon a thorough assessment by Al-Hilal’s medical team in recent hours, the shoulder discomfort he experienced was classified as minor, with doctors determining that it does not require any further medical examination.
Besides, the injury is not expected to affect his short-term availability for the club, as the season heats up.
Bounou’s situation first raised eyebrows last Sunday when he was absent from the group training session, opting instead to undergo a personalized treatment programme. His absence sparked speculation about his fitness, particularly given the heavy schedule Al-Hilal are facing across multiple competitions.
As a precautionary measure, Al Hilal opted to rest the Moroccan goalkeeper for Monday evening’s AFC Champions League clash against Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai, with the club prioritizing his recovery than risking him in order to ensure full fitness.
With his condition now stabilized, Bounou is expected to be back in contention for Al-Hilal’s upcoming Saudi Pro League fixture against Al-Ettifaq on February 13, in what will be the 22nd round of the campaign.
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Zamalek coach Moataz Gamal has revealed the squad for a closed training camp in Ismailia as the team gears up for crucial fixtures in both the Egyptian Premier League and the CAF Confederation Cup.
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West Ham defender El Hadji Malick Diouf admitted his frustration after Manchester United rescued a 1-1 draw with a stoppage-time goal at London Stadium on Tuesday night.
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Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet is highly optimistic that Al Ahly midfielder Aliou Dieng will succeed at Spanish La Liga side, Valencia CF ahead of his switch in the summer
