World Cup 2026: Morocco star Achraf Hakimi strengthens place among Africa’s greats
Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi has added another landmark achievement to his growing list of accomplishments, further cementing his status as...
Tag: African football
Benin’s Coton FC explain decision to pull out of CAF competition
Coton FC have announced that they will not take part in the upcoming CAF Confederation Cup despite earning qualification through...
Benin international Olivier Verdon suspended from national team duties for six months
Benin international Olivier Verdon has been suspended from all national team activities for six months after disciplinary action was taken...
World Cup 2026: Luca Zidane explains pressure of carrying his father’s famous name
Luca Zidane has spoken openly about the pressure of being the son of football legend Zinedine Zidane, rejecting claims that...
World Cup 2026: Finidi George backs African teams after encouraging opening results
Former Nigerian international Finidi George believes Africa’s representatives have made a respectable start to the 2026 World Cup, insisting that...
World Cup 2026: Roger Milla praises Africa’s progress despite mixed opening results
Roger Milla believes African teams have shown encouraging signs at the 2026 World Cup despite a mixed opening round of...
World Cup 2026: Roy Keane backs Morocco to go far after praising their quality and energy
Roy Keane believes Morocco have the qualities needed to make a strong run at the World Cup 2026 after praising...
World Cup 2026: New Tunisia coach Hervé Renard urges players to fight for national shirt
Hervé Renard has urged Tunisia’s players to respond immediately after taking charge of the national team, with the French coach...
Vahid Halilhodzic praises Algeria achievement while describing Morocco spell as a ‘nightmare’
Former Algeria coach Vahid Halilhodzic has revisited some of the defining moments of his managerial career, describing the qualification of...
Gianni Infantino is best person for African football – South African Sports Minister McKenzie
In the wake of criticism against FIFA President Gianni Infantino over organisational challenges at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, South...
2026 World Cup: Ten African young stars poised to shine on global stage
A record ten African nations will take part in the 2026 World Cup for the first time, marking a historic...
World Cup 2026: Sébastien Desabre calls for positivity as Leopards struggle in attack
Sébastien Desabre has urged calm and optimism around the Democratic Republic of Congo’s preparations for the 2026 World Cup, despite...
Stéphane Mbia says Senegal still behind 2002 generation
Former Cameroon midfielder Stéphane Mbia has said Senegal’s current national team is still not on the same level as the...
Benin end international break with 5-1 defeat to Togo in Morocco
Benin’s national football team ended their June international break on a heavy low after suffering a 5-1 defeat to Togo...
Abdeslam Ouaddou pays tribute to Belmadi and Zetchi following historic South African campaign
Former Morocco international Abdeslam Ouaddou has paid tribute to key figures in Algerian football after guiding Orlando Pirates to a...
Comoros coach Hubert Velud labels AFCON final controversy ‘Catastrophic’ for African football
Comoros head coach Hubert Velud has expressed deep concern over the controversy surrounding the 2025 AFCON final, warning that the...
Espérance move to secure key players ahead of summer transfer window
Espérance Sportive de Tunis have begun work on a series of contract negotiations as the club prepares for the summer...
DR Congo Under-23s suffer 3-0 defeat to Tunisia in Maurice Revello Tournament opener
The DR Congo Under-23 national team began their Maurice Revello Tournament campaign with a 3-0 defeat against Tunisia, leaving the...
Morocco coach Mohammed Ouahbi targets 2027 AFCON glory
Morocco coach Mohammed Ouahbi has made it clear that the Atlas Lions will head into the 2027 AFCON with one...
Riyad Mahrez praises Algerian teammate Youcef Belaïli’s “incredible” talent
Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez has described compatriot Youcef Belaïli as an “incredible” player while suggesting the forward could have achieved...