World Cup 2026: Lens defender Malang Sarr set for maiden Senegal call-up ahead of tournament
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw is expected to hand Malang Sarr his maiden call-up as the team gears up for the...
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Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has sparked major debate after dropping Nantes forward Mostafa Mohamed from the preliminary 2026 World...
Pape Thiaw calls for ambition and humility as Senegal prepare for World Cup
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has called on the Lions of Teranga to aim for the highest level at the 2026...
World Cup 2026: US suspends visas to DR Congo as Ebola outbreak disrupts preparations
The United States has suspended the issuance of visas to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) in response...
2026 World Cup: Sabri Lamouchi cautions against expectations as Tunisia eye breakthrough
Recently appointed Tunisia head coach Sabri Lamouchi has moved to temper expectations around the national team’s prospects on the global...
Hossam Hassan warns of World Cup challenge as Egypt target historic breakthrough
Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has described the road to the World Cup as “complicated” and the tournament itself as...
World Cup 2026: I am concerned about Africa’s chances – Nigeria legend Jay-Jay Okocha
Former Nigeria captain Jay-Jay Okocha has expressed scepticism about Africa’s chances of winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup, warning that...
World Cup 2026: Africa is capable of winning its first-ever trophy – CAF boss Motsepe
President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, has expressed strong confidence in Africa’s representatives ahead of the...
Senegal legend El Hadji Diouf backs Africa to win 2026 World Cup
Former Senegal forward El Hadji Diouf believes the time has come for an African nation to conquer the world stage,...
Boost for Senegal as captain Kalidou Koulibaly to training ahead of 2026 World Cup
Senegal have been handed a significant boost as captain Kalidou Koulibaly returns to training before the start of the 2026...
Rocky Bushiri ruled out of World Cup squad as DR Congo confirm last-minute change
DR Congo have suffered a setback ahead of the 2026 World Cup after defender Rocky Bushiri was ruled out of...
DR Congo cleared for 2026 World Cup despite US Ebola restrictions
The Democratic Republic of Congo will be permitted to compete at the 2026 World Cup in the United States despite...
Netherlands sweating over Memphis Depay injury concern before World Cup
Netherlands forward Memphis Depay is facing an anxious wait ahead of the 2026 World Cup after suffering another setback in...
Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Glody Lilepo has been dealt a major disappointment after missing out on a place in the DR...
Ex-Kaizer Chiefs star Siyabonga Ngezana gutted after missing out on South Africa’s World Cup squad
Former Kaizer Chiefs defender has reportedly been left heartbroken after missing out on a place in the South Africa squad...
Cape Verde to pitch camp in Portugal as preparation intensify for 2026 World Cup
Cape Verde are stepping up preparations for their historic first-ever FIFA World Cup appearance following the official announcement of the...
Ilan Kebbal backs Algeria to match Morocco’s 2022 World Cup semi-final run
Algeria international Ilan Kebbal has thrown his weight behind the Fennecs to make a meaningful impact at the upcoming 2026...
Ivory Coast’s World Cup preparations disrupted as Iraq friendly reportedly collapses
Ivory Coast’s planned pre-World Cup friendly against Iraq has reportedly been cancelled following disagreements between the two football federations, leaving...
Morocco winger Amine Adli backs Atlas Lions to shine at 2026 World Cup
Moroccan winger Amine Adli has expressed strong confidence in the Atlas Lions’ ability to make a major impact at the...
Algeria set for Bolivia friendly in final 2026 World Cup preparations
Algeria will face Bolivia in an international friendly match as part of their final preparations for the 2026 FIFA World...