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• Izak Akakpo relishing homecoming as Togo begin 2027 Afcon qualifying campaign

  Izak Akakpo says representing Togo at Lome’s Kegue Stadium fulfilled a childhood dream as the Eperviers began preparations for their...

• Abdellah Ouazane’s Morocco call-up revealed after brief squad-list confusion

  At 17, Abdellah Ouazane experienced a moment of disappointment before discovering he had been selected for Morocco’s senior squad for...

• Renard’s Cote d’Ivoire return begins with Ghana test in Bouake

  Cote d’Ivoire and Ghana will begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaigns with a major West African encounter...

• African football round-up: Chaouchi returns to JS Bordj Menaiel as Cisse joins Al Najma SC

  Fawzi Chaouchi has returned to JS Bordj Menaiel at the age of 41, while Senegalese forward Souleymane Cisse has completed...

• Getafe injury leaves Togo captain Djene’s qualifier role unresolved

  Djene Dakonam’s participation in Togo’s opening Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers remains uncertain after the captain was injured while...

• Atletico tell Mourinho to stop referee intimidation after Madrid derby

  Atletico de Madrid have responded to Jose Mourinho’s complaints about the refereeing in Sunday’s derby defeat for Real Madrid with...

• Why Ismael Doukoure’s Ivory Coast debut has been put on hold

  Ismael Doukoure has missed out on his first Cote d’Ivoire call-up despite being selected by Herve Renard, with an injury...

• Lakhdar Belloumi sees European elite potential in Hull City winger Bachir

  Bachir Belloumi’s impressive start to the season with Hull City has convinced his father, Algerian football legend Lakhdar Belloumi, that...

• African stars make early impact in 2026/27 Ligue 1 campaign

  After five rounds of the 2026/27 Ligue 1 season, four African players have already recorded five decisive actions apiece, combining...

• Spain hand Luis de la Fuente historic long-term deal after World Cup triumph

  Luis de la Fuente has signed a new contract with Spain after leading the country to the World Cup title,...

• South Africa’s Bafana Bafana begin 2027 Afcon qualifying against Guinea

  South Africa’s national team, the Bafana Bafana, assembled in Johannesburg on Sunday evening ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of...

• Mosimane completes South Africa staff ahead of Guinea Africa Cup of Nations qualifier

  Pitso Mosimane has finalised his South Africa coaching staff ahead of Saturday’s 2027 CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match...

• Infantino calls for fresh look at FIFA decision-making after trust crisis

  FIFA president Gianni Infantino has proposed a review of the organisation’s governance and decision-making processes, following criticism over the abandoned...

• Messi moves within 49 goals of Ronaldo after scoring in Inter Miami draw

  Lionel Messi scored his 75th direct free-kick goal as Inter Miami drew 2-2 with San Diego in Major League Soccer,...

• Ghana turn to Asamoah Gyan for key Black Stars support role

  Asamoah Gyan has joined the Ghana technical staff, taking responsibility for relations between the Black Stars, their players and clubs....

• Rayan Ait-Nouri’s limited Manchester City role opens door to Juventus loan

  Rayan Ait-Nouri could leave Manchester City in January after making only 105 minutes of football this season, with Juventus still...

• ‘Whether they like it or not’: Lekjaa refuses to yield on 2030 World Cup final

  Fouzi Lekjaa has renewed Morocco’s campaign to host the 2030 World Cup final, responding to growing claims from Spain that...

• Serhou Guirassy enters Manchester United’s plans as striker search widens

  Manchester United are considering a move for Borussia Dortmund forward Serhou Guirassy as they assess further options to strengthen their...

• Guela Doue withdrawn from Cote d’Ivoire squad as Luck Zogbe earns first call-up

  Guela Doue will miss Cote d’Ivoire’s upcoming international camp, with Stade Brestois defender Luck Zogbe called up as his replacement....

• Guela Doue withdrawn from Cote d’Ivoire squad as Luck Zogbe earns first call-up

  Guela Doue will miss Cote d’Ivoire’s upcoming international camp, with Stade Brestois defender Luck Zogbe called up as his replacement....