Senegal chase perfect finish as World Cup qualification nears final stage
Senegal will complete their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign with decisive fixtures against South Sudan on 10 October and Mauritania...
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DR Congo: Yoane Wissa’s injury blow delays return for club and country
Yoane Wissa’s much-anticipated comeback has been pushed back, with the Congolese international now ruled out until November 2025 following a...
Senegal players to receive €30,400 each for winning AFCON 2025
Senegal’s national team will each pocket 20 million FCFA (around €30,400) if they lift the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations...
Didier Dechamps explains Jean-Philippe Mateta’s maiden France invite
France coach Didier Dechamps has explained his decision to include Jean-Philippe Mateta in his squad for the upcoming 2026 World...
DR Congo rooted forward Jean-Philippe Mateta earns debut France call up
Crystal Palace attacker Jean-Philippe Mateta has been handed his first call up to play for the France national team in...
Togolese coach Nibombé Daré calls up fresh reinforcements for final 2026 World Cup qualifiers
Togolese coach Nibombé Daré announced a 25-man squad on Thursday, October 2, for their final two 2026 FIFA World Cup...
Senegal name provisional squad for 2026 World Cup qualifiers with Mamadou Sarr set for debut
Senegal will resume their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign in October, playing two crucial matches that could edge them closer...
DR Congo: Pressure mounts on Sébastien Desabre ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers
Democratic Republic of Congo head coach Sébastien Desabre faces mounting public criticism just days before two decisive 2026 World Cup...
2026 World Cup qualifiers: Sébastien Desabre names 25-man DR Congo squad for decisive clashes
Sébastien Desabre has named a 25-man DR Congo squad for their decisive 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Togo and...
Franco-Guinean forward Christopher Nkunku happy after netting debut AC Milan goal
France international of DR Congo descent Christopher Nkunku has shared his excitement after netting his debut goal for AC Milan...
Fit-again Franco-Congolese midfielder Eduardo Camavinga available for Real Madrid-Espanyol clash
France international of DR Congo descent Eduardo Camavinga has returned to full fitness ahead of Real Madrid’s upcoming Spanish La...
Swiss-Congolese midfielder Denis Zakaria ruled out of AS Monaco’s clash against Club Brugge
Switzerland international of DR Congo descent Denis Zakaria has been ruled out of AS Monaco’s UEFA Champions League clash against...
Claude Le Roy backs Nigeria and DR Congo as future World Cup winners
Claude Le Roy, the veteran French coach best known for his long and distinguished career in African football, has named...
FIFA responds to violence during DR Congo vs Senegal clash at Stade des Martyrs
FIFA has condemned the incidents that marred the World Cup qualifier between DR Congo and Senegal at the Stade des...
Congolese Football Federation thanks fans but remains silent on violence after Senegal defeat
The Congolese Football Federation (FECOFA) has issued a statement following the Democratic Republic of Congo’s 3-2 defeat to Senegal in...
Senegal close in on 2026 World Cup qualifiers after dramatic win over DR Congo
Senegal moved to the brink of World Cup qualification after a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory against DR Congo left them...
Franco-Congolese defender Axel Disasi opens up on failed move to AS Monaco
France international of DR Congo descent Axel Disasi has opened up on his failed move to French Ligue 1 outfit...
CAF responds after violence mars DRC–Senegal World Cup qualifier
The World Cup qualifier between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Senegal on 12 October 2023 descended into chaos after...
World Cup qualifier: Pape Thiaw praises Senegal’s composure after comeback win over DR Congo
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw hailed his players’ discipline and resilience after their dramatic 3-2 victory over DR Congo in Tuesday’s...
2026 World Cup qualifiers: Iliman Ndiaye inspires as Senegal edge DR Congo in five-goal thriller
Senegal produced a stirring fightback to defeat DR Congo 3-2 in a dramatic 2026 World Cup qualifying encounter, with Iliman...