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Morocco's coach Walid Regragui (C) and his players greet the fans after the friendly football match between Morocco and Brazil at the Ibn Batouta Stadium in Tangier on March 26, 2023. (Photo by Fadel Senna / AFP)

Morocco, Ivory Coast set to be among top AFCON seeds

Africa Cup of Nations hosts Morocco and title-holders the Ivory Coast are likely to be among the top seeds when the draw for the 2025 tournament is made in Rabat on January 27.

, 2024 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Giuseppe Cottini/Getty Images

Watch: ‘Something incredible, and extremely proud of’ – Lookman

Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman became the seventh Nigerian to win the CAF Men’s Player of the Year award following Nwankwo Kanu, Victor Osimhen, Emmanuel Amunike, Rashidi Yekini and Victor Ikpeba.

Yamal in fitness contention ahead of Atletico clash

Lamine Yamal suffered an early ankle injury during Barcelona’s 1-0 loss to Leganes on Sunday, and is running for fitness ahead of Barca’s next Liga clash with Atletico Madrid.

Watch: CAF Men’s Player of the Year Nominees

CAF has extended the list of nominees for the Player of the Year award, with Ronwen Williams of Mamelodi Sundowns securing a spot in the top five. He will be competing alongside notable players such as Hakimi, Lookman, Guirassy, and others.

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Dortmund to host Germany’s Nations League clash with Italy

Dortmund’s Westfalenstadion will host the second leg of Germany’s Nations League quarter-final clash with Italy in March 2025, the German FA (DFB) announced Thursday.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during a press conference ahead of the FIFA 2018 World Cup draw at The Kremlin, Moscow. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo Picture date: Friday December 1, 2017. See PA story SOCCER World Cup. Photo credit should read: Nick Potts/PA Wire. RESTICTIONS: Editorial use only. No transmission of sound or moving images. No use with any unofficial third party logos. No altering or adjusting of photographs.

FIFA to reveal Club World Cup draw amid legal threats

The draw for the expanded FIFA Club World Cup takes place in Miami on Thursday, offering a first glimpse into the fine detail of a tournament that has been viewed with indifference or even outright hostility across parts of the football world.

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - DECEMBER 03: A general view of Brazuca and the FIFA World Cup Trophy at the Maracana before the adidas Brazuca launch at Parque Lage on December 3, 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Brazuca is the Official Match Ball for the FIFA World Cup 2014 Brazil. Tonight adidas revealed brazuca to the world in the stunning setting of Parque Lage in Rio de Janeiro. The reveal was part of a spectacular light projection supported by global footballers Seedorf, Hernane and FIFA World Cup Winner Cafu. Hundreds of guests and celebrities were treated to this one off experience, which launched the Official FIFA World Cup Ball for Brazil 2014. For more information visit: news.adidas.com/worldcupOMB (Photo by Alexandre Loureiro/Getty Images for adidas)

Saudi Arabia World Cup bid ‘medium risk’ for human rights

Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the 2034 World Cup was considered “medium risk” for human rights by FIFA in its evaluation report, which said implementing reforms could take “significant time and effort”.

Spain to face Netherlands in Nations League quarters

European champions Spain will play the Netherlands in the quarter-finals of the Nations League, while Friday’s draw pitted Germany against Italy in another last-eight clash.

Wales thrash Iceland to reach Nations League top tier

Wales were promoted to the top tier of the Nations League thanks to a 4-1 thrashing of Iceland in Cardiff.

Son blames ‘mistakes’ after Korea held by Palestine

Son Heung-min said South Korea had themselves to blame and could learn from “inspiring” opponents Palestine after being held 1-1 in World Cup qualifying.