Cape Verde coach Brito hails national pride as World Cup debut signals historic new chapter
Cape Verde national team coach Pedro Leitao Brito has spoken emotionally about the unity and pride surrounding the country’s maiden...
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Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes hails “dream” World Cup moment
Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes says reaching the FIFA World Cup represents a lifelong ambition fulfilled, describing the moment as...
FEATURE: Cape Verde, a small country dreaming big ahead of World Cup
Silveria Nedio beamed as she watched young footballers from the soccer school she is in charge of battling on the...
Morocco’s football rise driven by governance reform, investment and grassroots expansion
A source close to the Royal Moroccan Football Federation has attributed the country’s recent football progress to a structured long-term...
FEATURE: World Cup 2026: How Morocco became a football powerhouse
In a couple of decades, Morocco went from being regularly eliminated in the group stages of the Africa Cup of...
Mamelodi Sundowns has a great future – RB Leipzig captain Willi Orban after friendly loss
RB Leipzig captain Willi Orban has praised Mamelodi Sundowns following their impressive 3-1 comeback win over the Bundesliga side in...
Achraf Hakimi joins Eto’o in elite African Champions League record after PSG triumph
Achraf Hakimi has written his name deeper into Champions League history after helping Paris Saint-Germain to another European crown on...
Raja Casablanca eye move for Morocco midfielder Selim Amallah
Moroccan giants Raja Casablanca are reportedly targeting a move for Khor Fakkan midfielder Selim Amallah as they plan ahead for...
World Cup 2026: South Africa squad to depart for Mexico today after visa delay
South Africa’s national football team, the Bafana Bafana, will now depart for the World Cup today, June 1, after visa...
Orlando Pirates close in on Mthetheleli Mthiyane and Sibangani Zulu signings ahead of new season
Orlando Pirates are closing in on the signings of Stellenbosch FC midfielder Mthetheleli Mthiyane and Richards Bay FC defender Sibangani...
CAF warns clubs over outstanding debts ahead of 2026/27 interclub competitions
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has issued a strong warning to its Member Associations, stressing that clubs seeking participation...
ES Tunis edge Zarzis to clinch Tunisian Cup title
ES Tunis have been crowned champions of the Tunisian Cup after securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Zarzis in Sunday’s...
Fernando Da Cruz agrees two-year deal as new Kaizer Chiefs head coach
Kaizer Chiefs have reached an agreement with French coach Fernando Da Cruz to become the club’s new head coach ahead...
Miguel Cardoso open to Al Ahly move as Egyptian giants weigh coaching change
Portuguese coach Miguel Cardoso is open to taking charge of Al Ahly, with sources indicating he would not be deterred...
Al Ahly eye Mark van Bommel as top coaching target amid ongoing negotiations
Al Ahly have identified former Netherlands international Mark van Bommel as their leading candidate for the head coach position, with...
Fiston Mayele keeps future open as Al Ahly interest emerges
The future of Congolese striker Fiston Mayele remains uncertain amid confirmed interest from Egyptian powerhouse Al Ahly, although no final...
FEATURE: Africa’s rich history at the World Cup
Africa made an appearance at only the second edition of the World Cup more than 90 years ago now, but...
FEATURE: Ten players who could shine for Africa at the 2026 World Cup
The World Cup always throws up a new star or two, but often times it is the stellar and seasoned...
World Cup 2026: DR Congo captain Chancel Mbemba sets humble tone ahead of Group K challenge
DR Congo captain Chancel Mbemba has called for humility and discipline as the Leopards prepare for a historic return to...
Sébastien Desabre: World Cup qualification would lift DR Congo amid national challenges
DR Congo head coach Sébastien Desabre has underlined the wider significance of World Cup qualification, insisting the national team’s journey...