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...
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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...
CAF sets out rules for 2027 AFCON qualifying draw in Cairo
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has detailed the rules and structure for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying...
Bruno Ecuele Manga chosen to represent Gabon at 2027 AFCON draw
The Gabonese Football Federation has selected former captain Bruno Ecuele Manga to represent the country at the draw for the...
Benin secure commitment from Swedish-born attacker Zeidane Inoussa
Benin have received a significant boost ahead of future international competitions after Zeidane Inoussa reportedly agreed to represent the Cheetahs...
Tunisia Ligue 1 clubs receive major relief over FIFA sanctions
Rumours surrounding possible points deductions for Tunisian Ligue 1 clubs have been dismissed after Walid Arfaoui confirmed that no team...
U17 AFCON 2026: Angola crumble as Tanzania clinch early qualification
Tanzania became the first team from Group C to qualify for the quarter-finals of the U17 Africa Cup of Nations...
U17 AFCON 2026: High-stake Group C battle awaits Mali and Mozambique
Mali and Mozambique will meet on Sunday in a crucial Group C encounter at the U17 Africa Cup of Nations,...
Road to 2027 AFCON begins with important Cairo ceremony
The draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers is set to take place this week as African nations...