Football

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has ratified the proposed expansion of the African Cup of Nation (AFCON) from 16 participating nations to 24. The Confederation made the disclosure in a statement posted on its website after the two-day Symposium held in Skhirat, near Rabat, Morocco. According to the organization, "CAF Executive Committee reached a consensus on increasing the Africa Cup of Nations to 24 teams as of the 2019 edition"

Manchester United have unveiled new grey third kits, as the club intensify preparations ahead of the forthcoming 2017/2018 season. According to a report posted on the Club's website, the new Adidas shirt was designed by a fan. The grey color is meant to bring back memories of the Club's infamous shirt from the 1995/1996 season when the club changed kits at half-time during a 3-1 defeat at Southampton.

Dramatic changes to Africa's top competition now await rubber-stamping by the executive committee of the Confederation of African Football (Caf) after recommendations made at a conference in Morocco on Wednesday.

Former Super Eagles Coach Adegboye Onigbinde has expressed full support for the planned expansion of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) from 16 participating countries to 24. The Former FIFA and CAF instructor stated this while reacting to plans by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to organize a 2-day symposium on African Football in Morocco where the plan will be presented for ratification.

Arsenal Coach, Arsene Wenger has warned clubs seeking to woo Alexis Sanchez out of Emirate Stadium to stay off, as the Chilean International is not for sale. According to Sky Sports, Wenger made the statement while reacting to comments credited to Sanchez in Chilean newspapers.

The salaries of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Neymar and co account for 66 percent of Barcelona’s expenditure, the club revealed in a statement on Monday.