Africa anxiously waits on injured captains with World Cup only one month away
Four African national team captains are currently battling injuries with exactly one month remaining before the start of the 2026...
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Burkina Faso sensation Somé Romaric shines despite relegation season
Teenager Somé Romaric has emerged as one of the standout stories of Burkina Faso football after finishing as the top...
Franco-Ivorian striker Ange-Yoan Bonny commits international future to Ivory Coast
Franco-Ivorian striker Ange-Yoan Bonny has officially chosen to represent Ivory Coast at international level, confirming his decision during a ceremony...
FIFA investigates growing crisis within Congolese football federation
FIFA has intensified its involvement in the crisis affecting Congolese football after sending a delegation to Brazzaville to assess the...
Senegal striker Alioune Lindo Diop earns Player of the Season nomination in Luxembourg
Senegalese forward Alioune Lindo Diop has been nominated for the Ligue PH Player of the Season award in Luxembourg following...
Nigeria to field experimental squad for Unity Cup as NFF targets new talent pool
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will use the upcoming Unity Cup in London as an opportunity to assess emerging talent,...
CAF faces criticism over decision to keep Olivier Safari in referees role
The continued presence of Olivier Safari as head of the referees committee at Confederation of African Football has triggered growing...
Yanis Begraoui eyes Morocco senior call-up after coach’s visit
Moroccan forward Yanis Begraoui has set his sights on a place in the senior national team after catching the attention...
2027 AFCON: Didier Drogba invited to take ambassadorial role in tournament preparations
Didier Drogba has been asked to play a prominent role in preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations after...
Senegal football officials denied US visas ahead of 2026 World Cup
Several senior Senegalese football officials have had their visa applications rejected by United States authorities ahead of preparations for the...
Walid Regragui attracts interest from Mali and Saudi clubs
Walid Regragui has emerged as a leading managerial target for both international and club roles, with interest growing from Mali...
Senegal name U17 AFCON squad as title quest begins
Senegal have named their squad for the upcoming CAF U17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, with head coach Ludovic Lamine...
CAF confirms no changes to Champions League participation despite speculation
The Confederation of African Football has ruled out any immediate changes to the number of clubs participating in the CAF...
Tunisia: US Monastirienne launches desperate appeal to safeguard club’s future
US Monastirienne has issued an urgent appeal for financial support, warning that mounting debts and ongoing commitments have placed the...
Algeria draw Central African Republic in crucial Olympic qualifier
Algeria will face the Central African Republic in the second round of the qualifiers for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic...
Diambars reach Senegal Cup final in stunning five-goal clash
Diambars booked their place in the 2026 Senegal Cup final after a dramatic 3-2 victory over Pout Sporting Club, continuing...
DR Congo: Dieumerci Mbokani sends clear message of unity as FECOFA elections approach
Former DR Congo striker Dieumerci Mbokani has entered the race for leadership within the Congolese Football Federation (FECOFA), aligning himself...
Algeria U17 fall to second defeat against Egypt in Cairo
Algeria’s under-17 side suffered a second successive defeat to Egypt in Cairo, losing 2-0 in a friendly match as part...
FIFA allows Morocco league to run during 2026 World Cup
Morocco’s top-flight football season will be allowed to continue through the 2026 FIFA World Cup period after world football’s governing...
Yacine Idriss Diallo urges national unity as Ivory Coast target 2026 World Cup
Yacine Idriss Diallo has called for national unity as Ivory Coast national football team intensify preparations for the 2026 World...