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The depth of talent, record viewership and fair refereeing made it a tournament that proves African football is starting to thrive.
Why it’s been the most talked-about African football tournament in years: the wins, losses, hosts and bosses.
Increased prize money, several new broadcasting deals and the biggest names in African football will define the 2024 action.
It’s time to divide TV rights among several broadcasters and not allow a monopoly.
The Africa Super League brings big money but a logistical nightmare and a missed opportunity for commercial club development.
The Caf African Player of the Year is named on 21 July – but it’s only one of eight trophies being handed out.
Creating stability and restoring confidence in the Confederation of African Football will need to be balanced by some complex commercial decisions.
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The African football landscape is eager to see if Patrice Motsepe can make a positive mark as its leader. But he faces many challenges in trying to fix African football.
Ahmad Ahmad, president of the Confederation of African Football, was considered a shoo-in for a second term. But the entry of South Africa’s Patrice Motsepe has brought new dynamics to the race.
The Algerian regime has long understood how to mobilise the national football team’s victories for a political agenda.
FIFA’s six-month receivership in Africa has left a mark on African football.
Leadership is a major constraint to the development of Africa’s most popular sport.
Here is a run-down on everything you need to know ahead of the championships.
Cameroon being stripped off hosting the Africa Cup of Nations affects its international reputation and is likely to impact the economy.
Today in South Sudan’s political climate, footballing success may wield more symbolic importance than anything else.
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