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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

“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 ...

Carragher, 47, landed in himself in hot water after appearing to dismiss the notion that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is a major tournament. Speaking on Sky Sports after Liverpool's 2-0 ...

His remarks follow the controversy sparked by former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher, who suggested that AFCON does not hold the same prestige as other global competitions like the UEFA ...

Former Liverpool player Jamie Carragher has sought to explain his comments on Sunday, when he said the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) is not a major tournament. The 47-year-old Sky Sports pundit ...

Ex-Tottenham Hotspur striker Mido has staunchly defended the Africa Cup of Nations after Jamie Carragher's recent comments. The former Liverpool defender has received heavy criticism after he ...

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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 ...

This GhanaWeb feature highlights how the AFCON will not have a direct bearing on the 2025 Ballon d'Or award During the post-match analysis of Liverpool's 2-0 win over Manchester City on February ...