Nigeria to host 2026 CAF Awards ceremony in Lagos
Nigeria has been confirmed as the host nation for the 2026 CAF Awards, with Lagos selected to stage African football’s...
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Guinea youngster Alseny Soumah earns European move after impressing KAA Gent scouts
KAA Gent have reached an agreement to sign Guinean midfielder Alseny Soumah, with the teenager set to join the Belgian...
Senegal government refuses to fund Pape Thiaw’s contract after approval dispute
The Senegalese government has refused to assume financial responsibility for Pape Thiaw’s contract, stating that the agreement signed between the...
Senegal midfielder Mbaye Jacques Ndiaye scores on season debut for Motor Lublin
Senegalese midfielder Mbaye Jacques Ndiaye made an immediate impact in the Polish top flight by scoring on his first appearance...
Al Ahly to face Barcelona in Joan Gamper Trophy
FC Barcelona have confirmed Egyptian champions Al Ahly as their opponents for the 61st edition of the Joan Gamper Trophy,...
Morocco’s 2026 World Cup campaign confirms Africa’s standard-bearers despite quarter-final exit
Morocco ended its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a place in the quarter-finals, reinforcing its position as Africa’s leading...
Why African teams continue to thrive at major tournaments
African national teams have increasingly established themselves as genuine contenders at major international tournaments, with strong performances at the FIFA...
Algeria revive interest in Hervé Renard amid uncertainty over Petkovic future
Algeria could once again turn to Hervé Renard if a change is made in the national team’s coaching position, with...
Algerian star Ibrahim Maza earns FIFA recognition as one of Africa’s standout World Cup performers
Algerian midfielder Ibrahim Maza has been recognised by FIFA as one of Africa’s standout players from the 2026 FIFA World...
Noureddine Zekri says he is ready to coach Algeria
Algerian coach Noureddine Zekri has declared that he is the best candidate to take charge of the Algeria national team...
El País hails Morocco as Africa’s standout team at 2026 World Cup
Morocco were the only African side to meet expectations at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to Spanish newspaper El...
Antonio Rüdiger says Morocco has become “a source of pride” for African football
Germany defender praises Morocco’s progress ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup Real Madrid and Germany defender Antonio Rüdiger has...
CAF says no schedule has been approved for African Nations League
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming to reveal the fixture schedule for...
Algeria’s Djamel Benlamri calls for major changes after World Cup disappointment
Former Algeria defender Djamel Benlamri has criticised the state of Algerian football following the national team’s disappointing 2026 World Cup...
Hakim Ziyech future becomes key issue for new Wydad leadership
Hakim Ziyech’s future has become one of the first major decisions facing the incoming leadership of Wydad Casablanca following the...
Cheikhou Kouyaté sparks debate with post-World Cup comments
Cheikhou Kouyaté has found himself at the centre of growing debate following Senegal’s elimination from the 2026 World Cup, with...
Algeria await clarity as uncertainty surrounds Vladimir Petkovic’s future
Uncertainty continues to surround the future of Algeria head coach Vladimir Petkovic, with the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) yet to...
Benin midfielder Matteo Ahlinvi joins Farul Constanța on two-year contract
Farul Constanța have officially completed the signing of Benin international midfielder Matteo Ahlinvi, with the player joining the Romanian club...
World Cup 2026: Late goals expose familiar challenge for African teams
A recurring pattern has emerged during the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup, with Ivory Coast, DR Congo and...
World Cup 2026: Africa celebrates historic first round as nine nations reach round of 32
Africa has produced its strongest collective performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with nine of its 10 representatives progressing...