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Fire Brand Afcon Sharp Shooter, Nsue Set Equatorial Guinea FA Ablaze –
The Equatorial Guinea sanctioning of the lead scorer at the just concluded Africa Cup of Nations, Emilio Nsue Lopez has opened another crisis.
The player who scored five goals in four matches at Cote d’Ivoire 2023 was slammed with indefinite suspension by the Equatorial Guinea football federation which alleged indiscipline on the part of the player.
Nsue has reacted, alleging corruption on the part of the football federation officials.
He has launched a scathing attack on the country’s football authorities, exposing a series of distressing incidents that he claimed led to his suspension and that of Ivan Edu Salvador who scored the goal against Nigeria in their opening match.
Nsue has brought to light financial mismanagement within the football federation.
According to Pulse Kenya, Nsue alleged that over €1 million from the tournament’s earnings remains unaccounted for, painting a grim picture of neglect and exploitation.
The striker recounted how players were forced to pay for their own equipment and detailed the federation’s failure to clear debts with service providers, including a hotel.
In a heartfelt live Instagram broadcast, Nsue did not mince words as he criticised the lack of support from Equatorial Guinea’s football leaders, particularly during his top scorer award presentation.
“Before the match against Nigeria, the players did not have any outfits ready. The equipment used in the national team is paid by the players and not the federation,” Nsue revealed.
Nsue’s revelations extend beyond just financial mismanagement. He expressed his dismay at the federation’s treatment of players and their apparent indifference to the team’s needs.
“The FA threatened certain local players and taking money from them but I said, no and this is unfair and they humiliated me and thrown me out. The national team is above everything and everyone,“ he stated.
The Equatoguinean striker also voiced his frustration over plans to overhaul the national team’s sporting project, which includes introducing Brazilian players to the squad.
“They want to change the sports project and bring in Brazilians. You are shameless, we are the tenth best team on the African continent. They take money everywhere, they owe us money and they are stealing it,“ he accused.
Nsue’s criticism of the football administration in Equatorial Guinea is a damning indictment of the systemic issues plaguing the sport in the country.
“These cancerous and corrupt people who manage football in Equatorial Guinea took 1 million euros for themselves by leaving the national team in bad conditions,” he remarked, emphasising the depth of the corruption within the federation.
Despite his achievements on the field, Nsue feels a lack of appreciation from his home country.
“The only congratulations I received when I got my top scorer award came from the Ivorian authorities. My country has been ungrateful to me,“ he lamented, indicating a sense of betrayal and disappointment.
He also spoke out against Equatorial Guinea’s plans to introduce Brazilian players to the national team, calling it a shameful move that would undermine the country’s football development.
“They want to change the sports project and bring in Brazilians. You are shameless, we are the tenth-best team on the African continent. They take money everywhere, they owe us money and they are stealing it,” he accused.
Sports Village Square recalls that due to fielding of a certain Jade Boho from Spain without completing her one-time switch, Equatorial Guinea was disqualified from the Women’s Football event of the 2012 Olympics in London.
Equatorial Guinea has always had problems with naturalised players, mainly from Brazil and that also caused a ban from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic tournament and the 2019 World Cup.
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Nigerians, other nationals can apply, as CAF and Morocco Launch Volunteer Programme for AFCON 2025
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) in Morocco have launched the official Volunteer Programme for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025, billed to run from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026.
According to CAF, more than 4,000 volunteers will be recruited to play a central role in ensuring the success of Africa’s most prestigious football tournament, which will be staged across six cities and nine stadiums in Morocco.
Applications are now open at volunteers.cafonline.com and will close on 8 October 2025. The opportunity is open to anyone above the age of 18.
Volunteers will be deployed across multiple functional areas, including media operations, spectator services, accreditation, hospitality, and fan engagement. Selected individuals will receive professional training ahead of the competition and work behind the scenes to deliver a memorable AFCON.
CAF stated that the programme is designed not only to support tournament operations but also to create an alumni network of skilled Africans who can contribute to future sporting events across the continent. Successful applicants will benefit from:
- Training and skill development.
- Official uniforms and certificates of participation.
- Networking opportunities with peers and professionals.
- The chance to contribute to Africa’s football legacy.
Volunteer registration opened on 17 September 2025. Selection and training will take place in October and November, with operations commencing in mid-December through to the tournament’s conclusion on 18 January 2026.
CAF described the initiative as an “exciting opportunity” for Africans to contribute to the growth of the continent’s flagship sporting event, which is expected to draw millions of visitors to Morocco.
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CAF Security Chief, Nigeria’s Emeruwa, Leads Inspection of Tangier Stadium Ahead of Major Tournaments
Nigeria’s Dr. Christian Emeruwa, President of the Security and Safety Division of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), on Thursday, September 18, led an inspection visit to the Grand Stade de Tangier as preparations intensify for upcoming continental and global football events.
Emeruwa, who heads CAF’s continental security architecture, was joined by CAF Secretary General Véron Mosengo-Omba, senior Moroccan officials, and executives of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF).
The delegation also included managers of operational companies at the Grand Stade and SONARGES executives.
According to Le 360, the Nigerian official expressed satisfaction with the stadium’s facilities after touring key operational areas, including the main control room with its giant surveillance screen, as well as spectator, player, and VIP access zones.
The inspection was bolstered by the presence of Morocco’s top security and administrative officers—the regional commander of the Royal Gendarmerie, officials of the Auxiliary Forces and Civil Protection, the Wali of Security, the governor in charge of Internal Affairs, and representatives of the National Agency for Public Equipment (ANEP).
A technical meeting followed the tour, where engineers presented recent safety and security upgrades. Among the highlights was the planned installation of a FIFA-standard tarpaulin roof to enhance the venue’s compliance with global hosting requirements.
For Nigeria, the spotlight on Dr. Emeruwa underscores the country’s growing influence in African football administration, particularly in the critical areas of safety and security management for CAF competitions.
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Morocco has received 723 high-end buses from Chinese manufacturer Yutong as part of preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which kicks off on December 21.
Yutong said on social media that the fleet “has officially rolled off the production line” and will provide “comprehensive transport services and reliable operational support” during the tournament.
An official handover ceremony was held on Friday at the company’s facility in Zhengzhou, Henan province, attended by Moroccan representatives and Yutong executives.
The buses were designed to cope with Morocco’s terrain and climate, including steep slopes, heat and sandstorms. They feature an independent front axle suspension to navigate narrow city streets and Yutong’s in-house “Blue Core System” for fuel efficiency.
The delivery is the largest single order of Chinese buses in Africa. Yutong will station more than 100 technicians in Morocco to provide training, maintenance and round-the-clock support during AFCON.
The deal is part of Morocco’s broader transport strategy, which includes plans to purchase 7,000 new buses by 2030—half of them electric—as the country prepares to co-host the 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portugal.
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