FECOFA elections plunged into major crisis as candidates demand suspension
Tensions surrounding the upcoming elections of the Congolese Football Federation (FECOFA) escalated on Friday after a coalition of disqualified candidates...
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CAF Champions League final: Pretoria Fortress gives Sundowns huge boost
Mamelodi Sundowns will enter the first leg of the CAF Champions League final against AS FAR with growing confidence after...
U17 AFCON 2026: Morocco face crucial test against Ethiopia
Morocco’s U17 side head into Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations clash against Ethiopia knowing that another slip could seriously complicate...
Benin captain Steve Mounié ruled out as Gernot Rohr reshapes Cheetahs squad
Benin will head into their final international gathering of the sporting year with a reshaped squad after injuries and player...
CAF: Zamalek face massive test against USM Alger in Confederation Cup decider
Zamalek will attempt to overturn a first-leg deficit when they host USM Alger in the second leg of the CAF...
Final-day thriller sends ES Tunis and Sfaxien into African competitions
Espérance Sportive de Tunis secured qualification for next season’s CAF Champions League after a narrow 1-0 victory over Union Sportive...
Pape Thiaw explains Senegal’s AFCON final walk-off three months later
Three months after the dramatic end to the 2025 AFCON final between Senegal and Morocco, Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has...
Benin Set for Central African Republic Friendly in Morocco
Benin’s national team have confirmed their first opponent for the upcoming June international break, with the Cheetahs set to take...
Mali receive 28 applications for Eagles head coach role
The Malian Football Federation has confirmed that 28 candidates have applied for the vacant head coach position of the Mali...
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...
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...