The decision to change the Africa Cup of Nations from a biennial competition to a tournament held every four years has been met with mixed reaction on the continent. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/12/25/soccer/afcon-tournament-change-controversy/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #soccer #africacupofnations

Almost 30% of the players competing at this year’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco were born outside the continent, with most coming from Europe. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/12/22/soccer/afcon-europe-born-players/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #soccer #africacupofnations #europe #fifa #morocco

Salah focused on Egypt ambition with Liverpool crisis behind him https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/12/22/soccer/salah-focused-afon-not-liverpool/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #soccer #mohamedsalah #egypt #africacupofnations #hossamhassan