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• Junior Olaitan’s Besiktas rise continues with standout European debut

  Junior Olaitan marked his first appearance in European competition with two assists as Besiktas beat Olympique de Marseille 4-1, underlining...

• Patrick Vieira announces first Senegal squad for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers

  Patrick Vieira has named his first Senegal squad since taking charge of the national team, with Sadio Mane left out...

• Emiliano Te names Guinea-Bissau squad for 2027 AFCON qualifying double-header

  Guinea-Bissau manager Emiliano Te has selected a 25-player squad for the start of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying...

• Burkina Faso revive UFOA-B U17 campaign with Cote d’Ivoire win

  Burkina Faso got their UFOA-B U17 campaign back on track with a 1-0 victory over Cote d’Ivoire in Yamoussoukro on...

• Comoros face attacking reshuffle after Rafiki Said and Myziane Maoulida ruled out

  Comoros will be without captain Rafiki Said and forward Myziane Maoulida for their crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying...

• Lens teenager Mezian Soares Mesloub takes next step with Portugal Under-21s

  Mezian Soares Mesloub has been called up to the Portugal Under-21 squad, offering the first significant indication of his international...

• Vieira reshapes Senegal squad ahead of first 2027 Afcon qualifiers

  Patrick Vieira has named eight uncapped players in his first Senegal squad, while Sadio Mane and seven other members of...

• Five African players who stood out in Europa League matchday one

  African players made an immediate mark on the new Europa League campaign, with goals, assists and important team victories featuring...

• Zerrouki calls for calm as FC Twente prepare for PSV challenge

  Ramiz Zerrouki says FC Twente must remain composed under the weight of high expectations as they prepare to host reigning...

• Arokodare’s Ajax revival earns Nigeria return after 10-month absence

  Tolu Arokodare has been rewarded for his impressive start to life at Ajax with a recall to the Nigeria squad,...

• OGC Nice close in on Alidu Seidu after Stade Rennais FC agreement

  Alidu Seidu arrived in Nice on Thursday evening as he moved closer to joining OGC Nice from Stade Rennais FC....

• Arokodare’s Ajax revival earns Nigeria return after 10-month absence

  Tolu Arokodare has been rewarded for his impressive start to life at Ajax with a recall to the Nigeria squad,...

• OGC Nice close in on Alidu Seidu after Stade Rennais FC agreement

  Alidu Seidu arrived in Nice on Thursday evening as he moved closer to joining OGC Nice from Stade Rennais FC....

• Arokodare’s Ajax revival earns Nigeria return after 10-month absence

  Tolu Arokodare has been rewarded for his impressive start to life at Ajax with a recall to the Nigeria squad,...

• OGC Nice close in on Alidu Seidu after Stade Rennais FC agreement

  Alidu Seidu arrived in Nice on Thursday evening as he moved closer to joining OGC Nice from Stade Rennais FC....

• Burkina Faso Ligue 1 to open 2026-27 campaign with doubled title reward

  The new Ligue 1 Burkina Faso season begins on Friday, 18 September 2026, with the champions competing for 25 million...

• Sadio Mane plans up to 2,500 jobs through new Senegal agriculture venture

  Sadio Mane has announced plans to invest 11.7bn FCFA of his own money in an agro-industrial complex in his home...

• Senegal secure early route back to Morocco for 2027 U17 finals

  Senegal will defend their CAN U17 title in 2027 after reaching the final of the UFOA-A qualifying tournament with a...

• Hemdani’s first Algeria squad sets out a new direction

  Brahim Hemdani has named his first Algeria squad since replacing Vladimir Petkovic, with the return of Hull City forward Bachir...

• Egypt’s Pharaohs begin road to 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with Angola and South Sudan fixtures

  Egypt’s senior national team have begun their training camp ahead of the opening two rounds of the 2027 Africa Cup...