FIFA has instructed European clubs to release all African players no later than December 8 ahead of AFCON 2025 in Morocco. The decision guarantees early squad preparation and reinforces the international status of Africa’s biggest football event.
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The CAF has confirmed Rabat as the host city for the 2025 CAF Awards. Set for November 19, the event highlights Morocco’s growing leadership in African football and its readiness ahead of AFCON 2025 and the 2030 World Cup.