AFCON
4 LAS News stories tagged “AFCON”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
Victor Osimhen to miss Nigeria's AFCON qualifiers after arthroscopic knee surgery
Victor Osimwan, Nigeria’s leading striker, will undergo arthroscopic surgery on November 7 following a loose body found in his left knee, ruling him out of the upcoming AFCON 2027 qualifiers against Tanzania and a club match with Galatasaray.
LAS News Desk · 6 Nov 2026, 20:45 WAT · 6 sources
CAF reinstates biennial Africa Cup of Nations schedule after reversing four‑year plan
The Confederation of African Football announced on 30 October 2026 that the Africa Cup of Nations will return to its traditional two‑year cycle, citing financial concerns over the proposed Africa Nations League and the need to protect member associations and players abroad.
LAS News Desk · 31 Oct 2026, 08:32 WAT · 5 sources
CAF names Media Experts and MBS as free‑to‑air partners for AFCON 2027
The Confederation of African Football has chosen Media Experts Limited and Media Business Solutions (UK) Ltd to deliver free‑to‑air coverage of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, co‑hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, and other CAF events across sub‑Saharan Africa.
LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 07:15 WAT · 1 source
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets miss 2027 U‑17 AFCON and World Cup after WAFU‑B exit
The Golden Eaglets were eliminated from the 2026 WAFU‑B U‑17 Championship after a 1‑1 draw with Ivory Coast, leaving them bottom of Group B and ending their chances of qualifying for the 2027 U‑17 AFCON in Morocco and the 2027 FIFA U‑17 World Cup.
LAS News Desk · 18 Oct 2026, 05:15 WAT · 3 sources