Former Manchester City defender, Micah Richards, hit back at Carragher saying, “Just to say, AFCON is a major tournament because a lot of people are at home saying ‘they aren’t taking it ...

“Just to say, AFCON is a major tournament because a lot of people are at home saying ‘they aren’t taking it seriously’. AFCON is a big tournament, just so you know,” Richards countere ...

The Africa Cup of Nations must be the most disrespected competition in football. Too many people think it is an inconvenient mid-season distraction for their club’s African stars. Why should ...

Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand has hit out at Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher over his recent comments about the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, tournament. Carragher had dismissed the ...

The Liverpool legend believes there may be a 'bias' against AFCON in Ballon d'Or voting which holds back stars such as Mohamed Salah. Carragher faced widespread criticism, as well as support ...

Former Nigeria international John Mikel Obi has lashed out at Jamie Carragher for dismissing the significance of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) during a live television broadcast, asserting ...

Ex-Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has said Jamie Carragher's comments disregarding the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as a major tournament were ignorant. The incident took place in the ...

The Africa Cup of Nations, it was quickly put to him, is exactly that. Forget for a moment that Salah hasn’t won AFCON with Egypt (he was a losing finalist in 2017 and 2021). The reason the ...

According to Carragher, Salah’s nationality and his involvement in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) might hinder his chances of clinching the prestigious award. This statement has ignited ...

He also aimed a subtle jibe at former Football Kenya Federation President Nick Mwendwa ... Moreover, Kenya will co-host the 2027 AFCON alongside their two neighbours. In December, Murkomen ...