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• Manchester derby: probable line-ups for United’s Premier League meeting with City

  Manchester United will host Manchester City in the fourth round of the Premier League, with the Red Devils aiming to...

• Manchester United face in-form Manchester City in Sunday’s derby

  Manchester United host Manchester City in the first Manchester derby of the 2026/27 Premier League season on Sunday, 13 September,...

• Fouzi Lekjaa’s Morocco football record comes under attack during election campaign

  Morocco’s football chief Fouzi Lekjaa has faced a fierce public challenge from Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, who criticised the country’s...

• Yan Diomande’s slow start at Real Madrid backed by Herve Renard

  Yan Diomande has featured in every Real Madrid match since his €125m move from RB Leipzig, but the Ivorian winger...

• Samuel Eto’o links latest criticism to his defence of African football sovereignty

  Samuel Eto’o has accused critics of targeting him after he spoke out in support of Africa’s interests in world football....

• Women’s U20 World Cup: Benin need a major upset against hosts Poland

  Poland face Benin on Friday in the final Group A match of the Women’s U20 World Cup, with the Amazones...

• Mauritania international El Hadj Ba retires after 25-year football career

  Mauritania international El Hadj Ba has announced his retirement from football after a career spanning more than 25 years.Ba...

• Women’s U20 World Cup: Benin need a major upset against hosts Poland

  Poland face Benin on Friday in the final Group A match of the Women’s U20 World Cup, with the Amazones...

• Women’s U20 World Cup: Benin need a major upset against hosts Poland

  Poland face Benin on Friday in the final Group A match of the Women’s U20 World Cup, with the Amazones...

• Women’s U20 World Cup: Tanzania and Canada face must-win group finale

  Tanzania and Canada meet on Friday in a decisive Group B fixture, with both sides fighting to keep their hopes...

• UFOA-A U17: Guinea begin campaign against Liberia in crucial Group B clash

  Guinea will make their debut at the UFOA-A U17 tournament on Friday, 11 September 2026, when they face Liberia at...

• African football transfer round-up: Banza set for PAOK move as Gueye joins Teungueth FC

  Teungueth FC have strengthened their attack with the signing of Senegal forward Alassane Gueye as they prepare to defend their...

• CAF Confederation Cup: Hafia FC and AS Real face decisive first-round ties

  The CAF Confederation Cup continues its first preliminary round on Friday, 11 September 2026, with three matches scheduled in the...

• AS Real Bamako hold advantage ahead of decisive Vitesse FC return

  AS Real Bamako take a 2-1 lead into Friday’s CAF Confederation Cup second leg against Vitesse FC, leaving the Malian...

• CAF Champions League: APR FC, Sobemap and FC 15 de Agosto in Friday’s decisive second legs

  The CAF Champions League continues on Friday, 11 September 2026, with three second-leg matches in the first preliminary round.With...

• Mahrez and Mandi could receive Algeria send-off after 2026 World Cup

  Riyad Mahrez and Aissa Mandi could be given a formal farewell by Algeria during the first international break of Brahim...

• Samuel Eto’o’s Infantino alliance sharpens questions over Cameroon match payments

  Samuel Eto’o’s public support for Gianni Infantino has intensified scrutiny of financial payments linked to a Cameroon friendly in Russia,...

• Soualhia emerges as surprise contender for Algeria squad under Hemdani

  Abdelnour Soualhia has been included in Algeria’s expanded squad list ahead of Brahim Hemdani’s first selections as national team manager,...

• Mavididi and Monaco’s Idumbo included in DR Congo’s 12-player shortlist

  DR Congo are preparing to widen their squad after their historic 2026 World Cup campaign, with Stephy Mavididi and Monaco...

• Herve Renard’s Cote d’Ivoire return moves into focus with first squad announcement

  Herve Renard will announce his first Cote d’Ivoire squad since returning as head coach on 16 September, 11 years after...