AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Patrick Vieira, Cisse and Renard among coaches starting new African chapters
Former France midfielder and 1998 World Cup winner Patrick Vieira is among a wave of new coaches taking charge of...
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AFCON 2027 qualifiers begin as Senegal and Morocco await title verdict
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign has commenced with uncertainty still surrounding the identity of the previous...
Afcon 2027 Qualifiers: South Africa edge Guinea in tense Group D opener
South Africa began their AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Guinea in Group D on Saturday....
AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Kenya rescue draw against Eritrea
Kenya fought back late to secure a 1-1 draw against Eritrea in their opening AFCON 2027 qualifying match in Group...
Rayan Aït-Nouri faces possible Algeria punishment
Algeria may take disciplinary steps against Rayan Aït-Nouri following reports that he declined to come on as a substitute during...
Al Ahly to ask Egypt to exempt players from South Africa friendly
Al Ahly are considering asking the Egyptian Football Association to exempt their players from Egypt’s friendly against South Africa on...
AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Mohamed Salah asked for permission to leave camp – Ibrahim Hassan
Egypt captain Mohamed Salah will miss his country’s upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Sudan after being granted...
AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Aliou Cisse dismisses Egypt rift talk after Angola frustrate Pharaohs
Angola coach Aliou Cisse has dismissed suggestions of any tension with Egypt boss Hossam Hassan, insisting the two managers share...
Mohamed Salah will miss Egypt’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Sudan after the Egyptian Football Association confirmed...
AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Mohamed Salah leaves Egypt camp after Angola draw amid dressing-room tensions
Mohamed Salah has left Egypt’s national team camp before the Pharaohs’ 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Sudan,...
Ahly condemn Egypt coach Hossam Hassan over El-Shennawy remarks
Egyptian giants Al Ahly have launched a strong criticism of national team coach Hossam Hassan, describing his comments about veteran...
Benni McCarthy demands accountability over Kenya salary and visa issues
Kenya head coach Benni McCarthy has called for accountability within the country’s football federation over unpaid salaries and administrative issues...
Samuel Eto’o backs Lamine Yamal to win 2026 Ballon d’Or
Cameroon football legend Samuel Eto’o has backed Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Yamal is among...
AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Malick Yalcouyé’s opener proved decisive in Ghana defeat – Carlos Queiroz
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz believes Ivory Coast’s opening goal set the tone for the Black Stars’ 2-0 defeat in their...
Zidane ends 32-year France curse with victory over Turkey in first match as coach
Zinedine Zidane ended a 32-year wait for France coaches by winning his first match in charge of Les Bleus as...
AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Mohamed Ouahbi demands more from Morocco despite Gabon victory
Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi says his side must improve their finishing despite being pleased with their 2-0 victory over Gabon...
Morocco-born talent Wael Mohya chooses Germany U-20 despite Atlas Lions interest
Borussia Mönchengladbach forward Wael Mohya has opted to represent Germany at the Under-20 level despite reported efforts from Morocco to...
Gabon coach Migné praises Morocco’s quality after AFCON 2027 qualifier defeat
Gabon coach Sébastien Migné says Morocco are operating at a level his side are “far from” after the Atlas Lions...
AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Mali open campaign in style with win over Cape Verde
Mali began their AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign with a convincing 3-1 victory over Cape Verde in Group K on September...
AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Burkina Faso held by Benin in Group F
Burkina Faso and Benin played out a 1-1 draw in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match at...