Archive - Zayn's Substack

Rio Ferdinand’s AFCON own goal

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) reaches a crescendo this week as we look forward to two cracking semis and the final on Sunday.

Jan 13 • Zayn Nabbi

December 2025

Hugo Broos Must Be Held Accountable For Offensive Comments

South African Human Rights Commission Still To Make Judgement On "Racially Suggestive and Sexist Utterances"

Dec 29, 2025 • Zayn Nabbi

The Colonization of African football is now complete

Africa Cup of Nations to be held every four years from 2028 - who benefits most from this?

Dec 22, 2025 • Zayn Nabbi

AFCON Every 4 Years - Europe Biggest Winners!

Europe will be the biggest winner now that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be held every four years instead of every two from 2028.

Dec 20, 2025 • Zayn Nabbi

Channel 4’s AFCON Coverage - own goal or a bold new frontier?

Still a mystery how much Channel 4 paid CAF

Dec 8, 2025 • Zayn Nabbi

This is Zayn's Substack.

Dec 5, 2025 • Zayn Nabbi

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