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• Togo open 2027 Africa Cup of Nations preparations with first players in camp

  The Togo national team began its preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Monday, 21 September, with...

• Carlos Queiroz outlines Ghana’s 2030 World Cup plan ahead of AFCON 2027 qualifiers

  Carlos Queiroz says Ghana must secure qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 while using the campaign to begin...

• Saibari’s Morocco position clarified as Ouahbi plans attacking role

  Ismael Saibari may be listed as a midfielder for Morocco, but head coach Mohamed Ouahbi says the Bayern Munich player...

• Senegal hand young forwards chance to impress as Vieira begins without Mane

  Patrick Vieira will begin his Senegal tenure with three of the team’s most established attacking players unavailable for the opening...

• African footballers make their mark as European leagues pause for international duty

  The European leagues have reached their first international break of the 2026/27 season, with several African players playing decisive roles...

• Genesio highlights Harit and Aguerd as positives for struggling Marseille

  Olympique de Marseille head coach Bruno Genesio says Amine Harit and Nayef Aguerd have given him encouragement despite Sunday’s defeat...

• Rudiger and Hjulmand at centre of half-time clash in Madrid derby

  The Madrid derby between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid descended into a mass confrontation at half-time, with Antonio Rudiger and...

• Roman Ferber: Luxembourg’s goal king handed first Madagascar call-up at 33

  Roman Ferber has been called up by Madagascar for the first time and could make his international debut at the...

• Jodel Dossou faces scrutiny over Benin call-up for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers

  Jodel Dossou’s inclusion in Benin’s squad for the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers has sparked strong debate among supporters...

• Djene Dakonam expected to be fit for Togo’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations opener

  Djene Dakonam is expected to be available for Togo’s opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match after Getafe manager...

• Hemdani’s first Algeria task: choosing Mahrez’s successor from a trio of in-form wingers

  Riyad Mahrez’s departure from international football has left Algeria searching for a new presence on the right, but Brahim Hemdani...

• Madagascar’s search for eligible players reaches a tipping point after Zacharie Boucher affair

  Madagascar have withdrawn goalkeeper Zacharie Boucher from their squad after supporters questioned his eligibility, raising wider concerns about the federation’s...

• Egypt’s 2027 Africa Cup campaign to begin before 40,000 fans in Cairo

  Egypt will open their qualifying campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations against Angola on Friday, 25 September, with...

• Egypt add Frosinone defender Omar Fayed to squad for 2027 AFCON qualifiers

  Egypt have called up young defender Omar Fayed for their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign after Hamdi Fathy was...

• Diomande makes strong case for a starting role at Real Madrid

  Yan Diomande is beginning to change minds at Real Madrid after a series of encouraging performances, with his latest cameo...

• Burkina Faso striker Zagre weighs Ravenna exit as Koffi joins US side

  Abdel Zagre could leave Ravenna for Ternana, with negotiations under way over a move for the 22-year-old Burkina Faso striker....

• Nuamah’s Lyon revival continues with Rennes double

  Ernest Nuamah strengthened the impression that he is returning to his best form by scoring twice in Olympique Lyonnais’ victory...

• Gambia defeat Senegal in shoot-out to win UFOA A U17 Tournament

  The Gambia beat Senegal on penalties to win the UFOA A U17 Tournament on Sunday, denying the host nation a...

• No first Cote d’Ivoire call-up for Ismael Doukoure as Junior Diaz steps in

  Ismael Doukoure will not join the Cote d’Ivoire squad for the next international window, despite being reported as a possible...

• Paris Saint-Germain edge Marseille as Amine Gouiri shines in Le Classique

  Paris Saint-Germain beat Olympique de Marseille 2-1 at the Velodrome on Sunday evening to extend the home side’s difficult start...