Morocco on brink of historic U20 World Cup glory
Sixteen years after Ghana’s landmark triumph in 2009, Morocco stand on the verge of replicating that feat as they prepare...
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Vladimir Petković’s sixth substitution explained after Amine Gouiri’s injury against Uganda
During Algeria’s 2-1 victory over Uganda at the Hocine Aït-Ahmed Stadium in Tizi Ouzou, head coach Vladimir Petković was able...
Ivory Coast and Tunisia lead Africa’s defensive rankings in 2026 World Cup qualifiers
Defensive strength has proven decisive in the race for World Cup qualification across Africa, with Ivory Coast and Tunisia emerging...
Senegal’s 35-pass masterpiece: A collective gem in win over Mauritania
Senegal’s second goal against Mauritania on Tuesday night will be remembered not just for Sadio Mané’s clinical finish, but for...
Juventus Eye Ivorian star Franck Kessié but demand major salary cut
Juventus have renewed their interest in Ivorian midfielder Franck Kessié, but the Italian giants insist he must accept a pay...
Eric Sekou Chelle revives Nigeria’s Super Eagles in 2026 World Cup qualifiers
Eric Sekou Chelle has reignited Nigeria’s World Cup dream by guiding the Super Eagles back to winning form in the...
Brian Cipenga shines on his Congo debut in 2026 World Cup qualifiers
Brian Cipenga delivered a promising display on his debut for the Democratic Republic of Congo during the final round of...
Seychelles show courage despite tough 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign
Seychelles completed all ten matches in their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, standing tall despite competing against far stronger African...
Sadio Mané reveals Cristiano Ronaldo’s influence on his stunning free kick against Mauritania
Sadio Mané delivered a moment of brilliance for Senegal in their World Cup qualifier against Mauritania, scoring a superb free...
Bakary Gassama’s controversial refereeing still haunts Algeria’s football debate
Bakary Gassama’s name continues to stir emotions in Algeria, years after the referee’s decisions in the 2022 World Cup play-off...
Jaouen Hadjam proud after impressive display in Algeria’s win over Uganda
Jaouen Hadjam expressed his pride after delivering another strong performance in Algeria’s 2-1 win against Uganda. The 22-year-old defender played...
Vincent Aboubakar’s move to Neftçi Baku collapses after salary dispute
Vincent Aboubakar will not join Neftçi Baku after negotiations between the Cameroonian striker and the Azerbaijani club broke down. The...
Senegal plans friendlies with Brazil, USA, and African rivals ahead of 2026 World Cup
Senegal will continue fine-tuning their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)...
2026 WCQ: Burkina Faso crash out
Burkina Faso’s hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup came to a heartbreaking end after results in Group B confirmed...
2026 WCQ: Theo Bongonda sends DR Congo to play-offs
Theo Bongonda’s first-half strike proved decisive as the Democratic Republic of Congo sealed a crucial 1-0 victory over Sudan in...
Ivorian defender Axel Bamba linked with move to Saudi side Damac FC
Axel Bamba could soon relaunch his career in Saudi Arabia after months without a club. Reports suggest the Ivorian defender...
Senegalese striker Ousmane Sow rises from Navétane roots to Polish top flight
Ousmane Sow’s journey from Kaolack’s sandy Navétane fields to Poland’s top division reflects pure determination and ambition. At 24, the...
Gernot Rohr backs Benin to seal historic World Cup qualification
Gernot Rohr believes Benin stand on the verge of history as they prepare for a decisive World Cup qualifier against...
Palestine edge Algeria 1-0 in Arab Cup warm-up clash
The Algerian national team suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat against Palestine in a friendly match on Monday evening at the...
CAF reveals latest standings for best runners-up in World Cup qualifying race
With just one round of fixtures left in the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, the race for the...