Real Madrid's Brahim Diaz apologizes to Morocco for missed penalty heartbreak
Real Madrid forward Brahim Diaz has issued an apology to his nation following Morocco's 1-0 loss to Senegal in the recent 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat.
Zimbabwe announce AFCON 2025 squad, star Marshall Munetsi out injured
The Romanian coach joined the Warriors just last month on a one-year contract, replacing Michael Nees who left after failing to win a match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Zimbabwe will be without key midfielder and vice-captain Marshall Munetsi who has been ruled out for weeks after picking up an injury in Wolverhampton Wanderers loss against Nottingham Forest last week.
Scottland FC talisman Walter Musona also misses out due to injury whilst teammate Khama Billiat has been omitted from the final squad.
The Warriors are in Group B alongside Angola, South Africa and Egypt, who they face in their opening match on December 22.
FULL SQUAD:
Goalkeepers: Washington Arubi (Marumo Gallants), Elvis Chipezeze (Magesi), Martin Mapisa (MWOS)
Defenders: Godknows Murwira (Scottland), Emmanuel Jalai (Dynamos), Sea Fusire (Sheffield Wednesday), Munashe Garanaga (Copenhagen), Gerald Takwara (Al Ittihad Misurata SC Libya), Isheanesu Mauchi (Simba Bhora), Brandon Galloway (Plymouth Argyle), Teenage Hadebe (Cincinnati), Alec Mudimu (Flint Town United), Divine Lunga (Mamelodi Sundowns)
Midfielders: Marvelous Nakamba (Luton Town), Jonah Fabisch (Erzgebirg Aue), Andrew Rinomhota (Reading), Prosper Padera (SJK Seina Joki), Tawanda Chirewa (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Knowledge Musona (Scottland)
Forwards: Bill Antonio (KV Mechelen), Ishamael Wadi (CAPS United), Tawanda Maswanhise (Motherwell), Daniel Msendami (Marumo Gallants), Prince Dube (Young Africans), Washington Navaya (TelOne), Macauley Bonne (Maldon & Tiptree), Junior Zindoga (TS Galaxy), Tadiwanashe Chakuchichi (Scottland)
Senegal coach apologises after AFCON final walkout drama
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has apologised after instructing his players to leave the pitch during the 2025 AFCON final against Morocco on Sunday, a decision that briefly overshadowed the clash.
CAF president rules out moving AFCON 2027 from East Africa
CAF president Patrice Motsepe has acknowledged that Morocco's hosting of the AFCON has set new standards for the tournament, while firmly dismissing concerns over East Africa's readiness to stage the 2027 edition.
Eric Chelle admits AFCON bronze win saved his Nigeria job
Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has revealed his job was on the line in the Super Eagles' Africa Cup of Nations bronze-medal clash against Egypt.