Burkina Faso close to agreeing historic friendly match in Russia
Burkina Faso are close to finalising an agreement to play an international friendly against Russia national football team in June,...
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Rulani Mokwena maintains perfect start as Al-Ittihad stretch league lead
Al-Ittihad have continued their strong domestic form under new coach Rulani Mokwena after a 2-0 win over Al Tersana in...
Burkina Faso coach Amir Abdou impressed by squad unity and talent
Burkina Faso head coach Amir Abdou has described the country as “a great nation in African football” as he reflected...
Algerian striker Nadhir Benbouali reflects on career revival and national dream
Algerian striker Nadhir Benbouali has described his recent call-up to the national team as “a moment I will never forget”,...
Algeria goalkeeper Anthony Mandréa’s World Cup hope still alive
Algeria goalkeeper Anthony Mandréa could still keep alive his hopes of playing at the 2026 World Cup after his coach...
Algerian defender clarifies Moroccan flag incident in CAF semi-final
Tensions overshadowed the CAF Confederation Cup semi-final first leg between USM Alger and Olympique de Safi after controversy erupted over...
CAF: Morocco upholds sentences despite Patrice Motsepe plea
Morocco’s appeal court has upheld prison sentences against 18 Senegalese football supporters, despite comments from Confederation of African Football (CAF)...
Stefano Cusin explains decision to leave Comoros after AFCON
Former Comoros national football team head coach Stefano Cusin has confirmed he chose to step down after the Africa Cup...
MC Alger set €2.5m price tag on Burkinabe midfielder Mohamed Zougrana
MC Alger have placed a price tag of €2.5 million on Burkinabe midfielder Mohamed Zougrana amid growing transfer interest, with...
Yann Gboho moves closer to Ivory Coast call-up after passport step
Yann Gboho has taken a significant step towards representing Ivory Coast after beginning the process to obtain his Ivorian passport....
Senegalese teen Bara Ndiaye eyes national team after Bayern Munich debut
A 19-year-old midfielder of Senegalese origin has set his sights on representing Senegal after making his professional debut for Bayern...
CAF president drawn Into AFCON legal storm
Defence lawyers representing Senegalese supporters have called for the Confederation of African Football (CAF) president to be summoned in court,...
AFCON 2025: Senegal fans face increased sentences on appeal
Prosecutors in Morocco have requested prison sentences of up to two years for 18 Senegalese supporters convicted following incidents at...
Senegal host Burkina Faso in WAFCON 2026 preparation clash
Senegal will face Burkina Faso in an international friendly on Monday as both sides continue their preparations for the 2026...
AFCON 2025 row deepens as Edouard Mendy responds to Morocco
Edouard Mendy has challenged Morocco’s version of events surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, insisting Senegal did not...
Morocco host Tanzania in key WAFCON 2026 preparation match
Tanzania will face Morocco in an international friendly on Monday in Rabat, as both sides continue their preparations for the...
Adnan Aziz’s journey from Benin to South America gathers pace
Beninese forward Adnan Aziz is continuing his steady rise in football after securing his first professional contract in Argentina, marking...
Stefano Cusin reflects on remarkable Comoros progress
Former Comoros head coach Stefano Cusin has described his tenure as “extremely satisfactory” after his dismissal, pointing to what he...
Intense rivalry: Espérance face Sundowns in crucial CAF Champions League battle
Espérance Sportive de Tunis host Mamelodi Sundowns in the first leg of their CAF Champions League semi-final on Sunday, in...
Senegal:Casa Sports striker Pape Sémou Sané recalls controversial red card incident
Casa Sports forward Pape Sémou Sané has described the circumstances surrounding a controversial red card that left a lasting impression...