Patrick Vieira faces immediate test as Senegal begin Afcon qualifying
Newly appointed Senegal head coach Patrick Vieira will begin his tenure with two away fixtures as the Teranga Lions launch...
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Patrick Vieira says Senegal must build on progress after taking over as head coach
Patrick Vieira says his task as Senegal head coach is to build on the country’s recent success rather than start...
Senegal role is ‘an absolute dream’ – Patrick Vieira
Patrick Vieira says becoming Senegal head coach is “an absolute dream”, describing his appointment as “one from the heart” as...
Lamine Yamal: I have faced racism ‘a thousand times’
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal says he has experienced racism “a thousand times”, describing it as a recurring part of his...
Algeria defender Alilet joins Espérance on three-year deal
Algeria international Adem Alilet has completed a move to Espérance de Tunis after leaving Libyan club Al Ittihad, signing a...
Ruto assures CAF chief Motsepe of Kenya’s commitment to AFCON 2027
Kenyan President William Ruto has pledged his government’s commitment to delivering a successful 2027 Africa Cup of Nations after meeting...
How FIFA investment is helping transform football infrastructure in Liberia
Liberia says investment from FIFA is helping to reshape the country’s football landscape, with new pitches, stadium upgrades and grassroots...
Motsepe inspects Kenya’s AFCON 2027 preparations as deadline approaches
CAF president Patrice Motsepe has visited Nairobi to assess Kenya’s preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with stadium...
Ellyes Skhiri retires from international football after eight years with Tunisia
Ellyes Skhiri has announced his retirement from international football, ending an eight-year career with Tunisia. The FC Koln midfielder confirmed...
Senegal book 2027 Africa U17 Nations Cup return after Guinea win
Senegal will defend their Africa U17 Nations Cup title in 2027 after securing qualification with a 3-0 semi-final victory over...
Zacharie Boucher switches allegiance to Madagascar after rejecting call-up in 2018
French-born goalkeeper Zacharie Boucher, 34, has accepted a call-up to represent Madagascar, eight years after turning down an approach from...
Sadio Mané invests $19.5m in major agricultural project in Senegal hometown
Senegal international Sadio Mané is investing 11.7bn CFA francs ($19.5m) in a major agricultural and food-processing project in his hometown...
Gor Mahia open internal probe after heavy Pyramids defeat
Gor Mahia have opened an internal investigation following their heavy CAF Champions League defeat by Egyptian side Pyramids FC, with...
Olwethu Makhanya: I felt overlooked by Hugo Broos
Rangers defender Olwethu Makhanya says he felt overlooked by former South Africa coach Hugo Broos before the recent change in...
AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Guinea coach Paulo Duarte raises visa concerns ahead of South Africa tie
Guinea coach Paulo Duarte says his side are facing major visa and travel-document problems ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup...
CAF president Patrice Motsepe arrives in Kenya to assess AFCON 2027 preparations
CAF president Dr Patrice Motsepe has arrived in Nairobi as part of his tour of the three countries co-hosting the...
Yanga confident Aziz Ki’s red card will be overturned ahead of Simba derby
Yanga SC are confident that Aziz Ki’s red card will be overturned following the club’s decision to appeal his dismissal....
Morocco’s AFCON 2025 generated $1.8bn economic impact – CAF boss Patrice Motsepe
CAF president Patrice Motsepe says Morocco’s hosting of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations generated an estimated $1.8 billion economic...
Eric Chelle names separate squads for September and October 2026 fixtures
Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has named separate squads for the Super Eagles’ upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against...
Motsepe rejects AFCON 2027 doubts as CAF admits ’emergency’ over preparations
CAF president Patrice Motsepe says there is “no Plan B” for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations despite acknowledging an...