[Time is running out[/b]: nine editions have already passed and we are already preparing for the 10th edition of the CAN. Behind us lie 500 days of pure competition, thrills and adrenaline, supported by professional organisation and a shared love for the beautiful game.

Since its inception, this competition has defied the odds. We remember BURKINA FASO, crowned champion when nobody expected it; SOUTH AFRICA, imperial for its only title; or MOROCCO and its three crowns. And let's not forget ANGOLA, who tried so hard before finally earning their first star.

Today, the 10th edition opens its doors: [It's time to sign up and add your name to the pantheon of African nations[/i] FINAL DATE: 01/03/2026 at 22:00 VF

Reminder: Still true to our Golden Rule: No tactical restrictions. Each coach is free to play according to his own vision of the game.

PALMARÈS
First edition: BURKINA FASO
2nd Edition: BENIN
3rd Edition: MOROCCO
IVth Edition: SENEGAL
Issue V: RWANDA
6th edition: SOUTH AFRICA
VIIth Edition: MOROCCO
VIIIth Edition: MOROCCO
IXth Edition: ANGOLA

Federation: MOROCCO
Coach: Raito
Rules : read and approved

> **kiki-sainté**: Fédération :new zeland
> Sélectionneur : kiki-sainté
> Wolfpack ☆NWO☆
> Lu et approuvé

[REGISTRATION CONFIRMED[/b]
It will be a novelty to give invitations to other federations outside Africa, in order to have more participants and get out of the same meetings.

NB: Places for federations outside Africa are limited.

> **Raito**: INSCRIPTION CONFIRMÉE
> Il sera une nouveauté de donner des invitations aux autres fédérations hors Afrique, afin d'avoir plus de participants et de sortir des rencontres répétitives...
>
> 14 FÉDÉRATIONS dont une Hors-Afrique
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> NB: Les places des fédérations hors Afrique sont limitées.

I am honoured to be the 1st guest thank you

[BREAK NEWS[/b]
Given that the number of participants is 16 ( 15 African federations + 1 invitation to a federation outside Africa ).
The registration deadline is now closed
TAS will be on 28/2/26 instead of 1/3/26
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Dear participants,

We are delighted to welcome you to the Xth edition of the TAS de la CAN.
As a reminder, the competition brings together 15 Federations + 1 Federation + 1 Federation, but how?
This year's edition is notable for two major facts: the exceptional participation of New Zealand (by invitation) and the inclusion of the Central African federation. As a result, the tournament will be organised around 4 GROUPS: THREE of 4 teams and ONE extended group of 5 teams.

The knockout phase will take place as follows:

[Final quarter-finals:[/b] Traditional cross-over between groups A/B & C/D.

[Semi-finals:[/b] The winner of the 1st match plays the winner of the 3rd, and the winner of the 2nd match plays the winner of the 4th.

[FINAL:[/b] The rest of the story is in your hands!"



GOOD LUCK

● DAY 1 ●

The first day of the African Cup of Nations got off to an electric start, marked by flood scores and administrative twists and turns that are already causing a lot of ink to flow.

[Group A: Morocco dominate clash of neighbours[/b]
Kick-off was a one-way street. In a stadium on fire, the Atlas Lions literally smothered the Fennecs of Algeria. Dominant from the first to the last minute, the Moroccans struck hard, scoring 4 clinical goals to leave no room for the Algerians to react. It was a clear-cut victory that leaves the host country as the scarecrow of this early tournament.

[Zimbabwe-Kenya: A green carpet victory[/b]
In the other duel in this group, the suspense was not on the pitch, but in the offices. Zimbabwe claimed the 3 points without breaking a sweat. The Kenya team was punished with a forfeit (victory on paper) for failure to comply with the organisational and protocol rules of the competition. It was an administrative faux pas that cost the Harambee Stars dearly, while the Warriors got their tournament off to the perfect start.

● DAY 1 ●

Group B: Zambia cause a sensation, Angola ensure the essentials!
[The competition in Group B continued at breakneck intensity, with a show of strength and a clash of titans[/i].

[The Stallions' shipwreck against the Chipolopolos:[/b]
Despite the honour of being the first association to have lifted the trophy in the past, Burkina Faso experienced a nightmare return. The Zambians' intentions were clear from the outset: total domination. The Stallions suffered a collective wreck, losing heavily 5-0. The man of the match, Mwansa, dazzled the crowd with a hat-trick, propelling Zambia to the top of the group.

[Angola, defending champions in pain[/b]
For their part, the defending champions got off to a much more perilous start. The Palancas Negras of Angola had to dig deep to overcome the valiant Eagles of Mali. In a choppy, tactical game, the reigning champions struggled right to the end to snatch a narrow 2-1 victory. The three points were all that mattered, but Mali proved that they are still a serious contender for qualification.

● DAY 1 ●

Group C kicked off its hostilities with a mixture of tactical mastery and behind-the-scenes drama.

Unlucky finalists in the previous edition, Mauritania did not miss their debut. The Mourabitounes legion is moving forward without a hitch after a victory achieved "in style". Faced with an out-of-sorts Rwanda, the Mauritanians showed impressive composure, conceding only a handful of half-chances. A clear victory that confirms their ambitions to lift the trophy this year.

The expected clash between the Blue Sharks and the Indomitable Lions came to an abrupt end before kick-off. Due to an organisational problem in the Cameroon camp, victory was awarded to Cape Verde on a green carpet. The three points on paper mean that the Cape Verdians now lead the group alongside Mauritania, while the Cameroonians already have their backs against the wall for non-sporting reasons.

Group D, the group of death, lived up to all its promises with an intensity that has already made these matches the absolute benchmarks of the first day.

[Senegal - Namibia: The tactical summit[/b]
The clash between Senegal and Namibia was an analyst's delight. On the pitch, the promises were transformed into spectacular reality, with a polished style of play, plenty of goal-scoring opportunities and total commitment from all twenty-two players. At the end of a high-level duel, the two teams played out a draw (one point shared). It was a draw that left both teams satisfied, given the quality of the play.

[New Zealand's lightning strike ices out the Central African Republic[/b]
All eyes were on this year's guest of honour: New Zealand. Having travelled from the other side of the world to make history, the All Whites were quick to make their mark. Just as the match against the Central African Republic looked evenly balanced, the New Zealanders created a sensation by scoring after just 30 seconds. It is officially the fastest goal of this edition. The Central Africans held out against their opponents, but lost out on this minimalist score.

~ DAY 2 ~

The second day of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations was less intense than the first. The results were marred by three withdrawals out of the nine scheduled matches, caused once again by non-compliance with the administrative rules governing the validation of players' lists. The day was nevertheless marked by the entry of Benin, who were making their tournament debut.

GROUP A
The status quo persists. Due to the failure of the Zimbabwe, Kenya and Algeria federations to validate their call-up lists, the results remain unchanged. These organisational shortcomings continue to affect the smooth running of the competition.


GROUP B:
While Zambia enjoyed an easy victory over Mali (forfeited for the same reasons), the duel between Angola and Burkina faso was far more indecisive. Each team had its moments, dominating one period of the match after another. Despite the efforts of the Burkinabe to unlock their account in this cup, Angola were able to make the difference and win by the narrowest of margins (2-1).


GROUP C:
Unlike the other two pools, Group C kept all its promises in terms of suspense. The Mourabitounes pulled off a vital victory, synonymous with qualification for the next round. While Mauritania dominated proceedings overall, the Blue Sharks of Cape Verde proved particularly tough.
In the other match, Cameroon put things right: the Indomitable Lions picked up a valuable 2-0 victory over a Rwandan side that was struggling in this edition...


GROUP D:
The Benin cyclone has begun to wreak havoc, and its first victim is none other than a Senegal side lacking tactical inspiration. This outrageous domination resulted in a score of 4-0.
For their part, the guests from New Zealand continued on their way, but this time they came up against a Namibia team that is no stranger to this competition. After an intense tactical duel, the two sides played out a goalless draw (0-0).

J2"

In Group D, Centrafrique were playing their last card if they were to secure a ticket to the next round against Namibia. For their part, the Namibians were chasing their first win after two consecutive draws. The match turned into a demonstration for Namibia, who dominated proceedings from start to finish. Man of the match KATJITEO dominated the game with a superb hat-trick, giving his team a vital victory.

New Zealand's real test came against the formidable Beninese legion. Although the All Whites were evenly matched at the start of the match, the yellow storm eventually swept everything aside. Star striker OGUNBYI was the star of the show, scoring a resounding hat-trick to seal a comprehensive 3-1 victory. A convincing win for Benin that leaves the New Zealanders with few
few regrets for the New Zealanders.

In Group A, Morocco continued their perfect record with a third consecutive victory over Kenya. The Harambee Stars thus leave the competition on the wrong side of the ledger with a meagre point.
At the same time, Algeria struck a blow with a clear victory over Zimbabwe, thanks to a brace from their strikers. The two North African nations are now officially through to the next round.

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In Group B, the meeting between Angola and Zambia turned into a one-sided demonstration. Dominant from start to finish, the Angolan strikers imposed their rhythm to secure a clear 2-0 victory.
The other game saw the Eagles of Mali beat Burkina Faso by the same scoreline (2-0).
Despite their defeat, Zambia managed to book their place in the next round, joining Angola in the knockout phase.

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The scenario of green-carpet victories is repeated in this competition. Cameroon's failure to comply with the rules meant that Mauritania picked up the points for victory, thereby confirming their place in the quarter-finals.
In the other match in Group C, the clash between Rwanda and Cape Verde lived up to all its promises, establishing itself as the benchmark match of this phase. The Blue Sharks put in a heroic comeback performance to book their ticket for the rest of the tournament.


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Group D will be remembered for its record-breaking performances. Benin literally shattered the Namibian defence (4-0), buoyed by a sparkling Ogunbyi, who scored a hat-trick to confirm his status as the best player at this tournament so far.
For their part, Senegal finally broke the deadlock against a Central African team in the process of rebuilding. The next game for the Lions of Teranga will be qualification or a return home.

~JOURNÉE 43"~

GROUP D:

Without fail, Benin add the Central African Republic to their tally with a score of 2-0. It was a fourth victory in four games for the Cheetahs, whose attack was the most effective of this edition with 12 goals. For their part, the New Zealanders, now accustomed to the African atmosphere, booked their place in the next round with a 2-1 win over Senegal.

1/4 F I N A L E

MOROCCO vs ZAMBIA


ANGOLA vs ALGERIA


MAURITANIA vs NEW ZEALAND


BENIN vs CAPE VERDE

~ 1/4 Final ~

The transition to knockout matches requires rigorous management, and each nation adapts its approach according to the stakes involved.
1
For this clash MOROCCO vs ZAMBIA, the Atlas Lions made no calculations. From the outset, they imposed constant pressure and total technical control throughout the 90 minutes. Thanks to their overwhelming dominance in midfield and a flurry of clear-cut chances, Morocco made light work of their task, validating their ticket to the next round with authority.
2
This clash between ALGERIA and ANGOLA lived up to all its promises, pitting two top-flight technicians against each other. From the outset, the intensity was cranked up a notch, with both sides immediately looking for the breakthrough. It was the Fennecs who broke the deadlock in the first half thanks to a masterful free-kick. After the break, the Greens kept up the momentum, doubling their advantage against an Angolan side taken by surprise by their efficiency. Stung into action, the Palancas Negras quickly responded by reducing the deficit, but it proved insufficient to turn the tide.
3
What a spectacle! Without doubt the craziest match of the tournament, true to the spectacular reputation of the New Zealanders. In this indecisive duel between the Murabitouns and NEW ZEALAND, the open game lived up to all its promises. The MAURITANIA thrashed their opponents from the outset, scoring two goals in the first quarter of an hour. Despite an emergency tactical change by the opposing coach, Bakayoko made it 3-0 to send his side into the interval.
But the All Whites had not said their last word. Buoyed by Crisford and Manickum, they reduced the deficit in the second half and had the stadium in doubt. However, the Mauritanians showed their strength of character and a brace from Sow lifted the spirits of the fans, who began celebrating well before the final whistle. A last-ditch effort from New Zealand in the 89th minute made no difference, and Mauritania were rewarded with a deserved victory at the end of a memorable show.
4
Historically, few teams have managed to upset BENIN in the African Cup, but CAPE VERDE once again confirmed their status as the 'itchy boys'. A far cry from the eight-goal attacking extravaganza (5-3) of the third match, this duel proved to be tight, choppy and particularly aggressive. On the pitch, the beautiful game gave way to an intense physical battle, marked by a record number of fouls that broke any rhythm. Unable to settle the tie at the end of normal time, the two teams had to resort to the dreaded penalty shoot-out.

[PENALTIES[/u][b
After 90 minutes of tension and aggression, the fate of the two nations was decided in the penalty shoot-out lottery. In this exercise in nerves, the goalkeepers got the better of the forwards. Despite a diligent start, Benin came up against a Cape Verde goalkeeper in a state of grace, capable of anticipating the majority of Benin's attempts. For Cape Verde, the precision was surgical, giving the Squirrels' last line of defence little chance.


[With the score at 5-3, we can only congratulate the Blue Sharks on their passage to the Next Round[/b].