El Gouna edge Petrojet Asyut to reach Egypt Cup last 16
El Gouna booked their place in the Egypt Cup round of 16 with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Petro Asyut...
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Habib Beye condemns FIFA decision that delays AFCON player release
Habib Beye has sharply criticised FIFA’s decision to allow European clubs to retain African internationals until 15 December, a week...
Three options to replace Karim Fouad for Egypt
Egypt’s coaching staff at the Arab Cup has been dealt a painful blow after versatile full-back Karim Fouad was ruled...
Virgil van Dijk defends Mohamed Salah amid Liverpool bench debate
Virgil van Dijk has played down the noise around Mohamed Salah being left out of Liverpool’s starting XI in their...
Cameroon grieves the loss of Richard Njoh Soko ahead of AFCON 2025
Cameroon has been struck by tragedy in the days leading up to the Africa Cup of Nations, following the death...
2025 Arab Cup: Achraf Abada emerges as standout performer in Algeria’s stalemate with Sudan
Achraf Abada delivered a commanding display as Algeria A’ held Sudan to a goalless draw in their opening match of...
We have to give everything to win 2026 World Cup – USA winger Timothy Weah
USA international of Liberian descent Timothy Weah has set sights on helping the Yankees to secure the upcoming 2026 World...
5 candidates to replace William Troost Ekong as Nigeria Super Eagles captain
William Troost-Ekong steps away after a decade of service, 83 caps, and a role as the emotional heartbeat of the...
Mory Diaw targets AFCON glory as Senegal chase a last triumph for their veterans
Mory Diaw enters his second Africa Cup of Nations determined to help deliver a title he has never experienced with...
Barcelona look to pull off major transfer coup with stellar move for English-Ivorian star Marc Guehi
Barcelona are seeking to secure the services of England international of Ivory Coast descent, Marc Guehi at the expense of...
Vincent Aboubakar insists Tammy Abraham is better than Victor Osimhen
Cameroon forward Vincent Aboubakar has stirred debate in Turkey by declaring that Besiktas striker Tammy Abraham is a better player...
Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong retires from international football on the eve of AFCON 2025
Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong has retired from international football, bringing an end to his ten-year run with the national team....
Deco insists Barcelona does not get involved in Lamine Yamal’s personal issues
Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, has confirmed that the club does not interfere in the personal issues of star attacker Lamine...
Wilfred Ndidi urges Felix Uduokhai to choose Nigeria over Germany
Nigeria international Wilfred Ndidi has urged German-born defender Felix Uduokhai to represent the Super Eagles at the international. Uduokhai, 28,...
AS Roma withdraw interest to sign Joshua Zirkzee due to difficult negotiations
Italian Serie A outfit AS Roma have withdrawn their interest in signing Dutch striker of Nigerian descent, Joshua Zirkzee. According...
Nigeria forward Umar Sadiq ends scoring drought for Real Sociedad
Nigeria international Umar Sadiq has ended his 228-day scoring drought for Real Sociedad in their Copa del Rey clash against...
Chelsea join race to sign prolific Guinea striker Serhou Guirassy
English Premier League club Chelsea have joined the race to sign Guinean striker Serhou Guirassy. According to German outlet Bild,...
AFCON 2025: Tom Saintfiet criticises Arsène Wenger over player release decision
Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet voiced strong frustration after FIFA confirmed that clubs will release African players for the 2025...
AFCON 2025: Multiple nations sack coaches ahead of tournament kick-off
Five African national teams have already dismissed their head coaches in the build-up to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations,...
AFCON 2025: Moroccan FA President Faouzi Lekjaa says the tournament will showcase Africa’s collective strength
Faouzi Lekjaa, president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, reaffirmed Morocco’s commitment to delivering a successful 2025 Africa Cup of...