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CAF explains why Morocco dominates hosting of African football tournaments

Daily Dispatch January 19, 2026

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has explained that Morocco’s frequent selection as host of major African football tournaments is largely due to the lack of adequate resources in many other African countries. CAF noted that staging continental competitions requires significant

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CAF condemns misconduct during AFCON 2025 final in Rabat

Daily Dispatch January 19, 2026

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has strongly condemned the misconduct displayed by some players and officials during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 final between hosts Morocco and Senegal in Rabat. In a statement released after the highly charged encounter, CAF described the behaviour as unacceptable, stressing that any form

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AFCON: Akpabio celebrates Super Eagles for winning bronze

Daily Dispatch January 18, 2026

…Says victory will inspire other Nigerians President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON has congratulated the Super Eagles for securing bronze at the 2025 AFCON in Morocco. Akpabio sent his congratulations in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh. “On behalf of my family, constituents and the […]

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Morocco Match Exposed a Silent Weakness in the Super Eagles: The Mental Game.

Daily Dispatch January 15, 2026

By Femi Soneye Yesterday’s game against Morocco exposed a critical gap in the Super Eagles setup: the absence of a psychologist. I was seated right in front of the players during the sub warm-up, and the difference was striking. While players like Paul Onuachu, Dele Bashiru, and Moses Simon went through their drills with intensity, […]

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Traditional healer arrested for alleged fraud after promising Mali AFCON trophy win

Daily Dispatch January 13, 2026

A self-proclaimed marabout, or traditional folk healer, who allegedly collected €33,500 by promising victory for Mali in the Africa Cup of Nations, was arrested for fraud after the team lost. Mali’s national team was eliminated last Friday in the quarter finals by Senegal 1-0. The man, identified only as Mr Sinayogo, allegedly collected more than […]

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Victor Osimhen & Ademola Lookman- When False Prophecy Collides With Performance

Daily Dispatch January 11, 2026

By Dr. Bunmi Awoyemi There is a peculiar genre of public fraud that thrives only where amnesia is abundant and accountability is optional. It dresses superstition as insight, guesses as revelation, and noise as divine instruction. Nigeria knows it well. We have canonised it. We even fund it with attention. Enter the false prophet.Primate Ayodele, […]