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• Patrick Vieira names 29-man Senegal squad for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers

  Patrick Vieira has selected 29 players for Senegal’s opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Mozambique and Ethiopia,...

• Madrid derby offers Real and Atletico a chance to keep pace with Barcelona

  Atletico de Madrid and Real Madrid meet at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Sunday, 20 September 2026, with both sides...

• Achraf Hakimi resumes on-pitch training as Paris Saint-Germain recovery continues

  Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi has returned to individual training on the pitch as he begins the next stage of...

• Ouahbi says El Karouani can still earn Morocco chance after Benfica display

  Souffian El Karouani remains in Morocco manager Mohamed Ouahbi’s plans despite being left out of the squad for the next...

• Ebnoutalib’s Germany switch follows bitter dispute with Morocco boss Ouahbi, says agent

  The decision by Younes Ebnoutalib to represent Germany rather than Morocco has been blamed largely on his relationship with Morocco...

• Abdelmalek Kelaleche: CR Belouizdad’s gifted playmaker facing a battle for consistency

  Abdelmalek Kelaleche has long been praised as one of Algeria’s most naturally gifted young players, but the CR Belouizdad midfielder...

• Lyon v Rennes: Three attacking bets to consider in Saturday’s Ligue 1 clash

  Olympique Lyonnais host Stade Rennais at Parc Olympique Lyonnais on Saturday evening, 19 September 2026, in the fifth round of...

• Patrick Vieira says Sadio Mane has not ended his Senegal career

  Patrick Vieira says Sadio Mane has not officially retired from international football, despite reports that the 35-year-old forward planned to...

• Sofyan Amrabat excluded by Morocco after Mohamed Ouahbi addresses international dispute

  Morocco manager Mohamed Ouahbi has responded to Sofyan Amrabat’s decision to stop playing for the national team while he remains...

• Patrick Vieira gives diplomatic answer to France-Senegal World Cup allegiance question

  Patrick Vieira refused to say whether he supported France or Senegal when the two countries met at the 2026 World...

• Patrick Vieira takes charge of Senegal with pledge to protect team’s identity

  Patrick Vieira has formally begun his role as Senegal manager, describing the appointment as an “absolute dream” and a “return...

• 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...