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• Algeria defer planned Mahrez and Mandi send-off to November

  Riyad Mahrez and Aissa Mandi will have to wait until November for the official tribute prepared by the Federation algerienne...

• Mayssa Baha rewrites Liga F record with Barcelona header

  At 15 years, eight months and 10 days, Mayssa Baha became the youngest scorer in Liga F history after helping...

• Mali star Nene Dorgeles tops African qualifying XI after opening round

  Nene Dorgeles was named the standout player as the first round of Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying produced impressive...

• Belloumi: ‘How can I criticise Hull City?’ after son’s Algeria debut

  Lakhdar Belloumi has rejected suggestions that he was belittling Hull City after saying his son Bachir deserved the chance to...

• Tunisia defender Yassine Meriah says ‘goodbye to football’ after 349-game career

  Former Tunisia defender Yassine Meriah has announced his retirement from football at the age of 33, citing persistent knee problems....

• Guinea’s Duarte challenges CAF over timing of pre-match media duty

  Guinea manager Paulo Duarte is facing possible disciplinary action from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) after missing the pre-match...

• AFCON 2027 qualifying: DR Congo face Harare test after contrasting opening wins

  Zimbabwe and DR Congo meet at the National Sports Stadium in Harare on Monday, 28 September 2026, with both sides...

• Algeria lose Gouiri for Burundi and Niger fixtures

  Amine Gouiri has been released from the Algeria squad after medical tests confirmed a left-thigh injury, ruling the forward out...

• Guinea start AFCON 2027 qualifying at the foot of Group D after South Africa defeat

  Guinea’s bid to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations began with a 2-1 defeat by South Africa at...

• Rayan Ait-Nouri leaves Algeria camp after Zambia touchline dispute

  Rayan Ait-Nouri has been removed from Algeria’s squad by manager Brahim Hemdani following an incident during Friday’s 3-1 win over...

• Norway face Portugal in Nations League showdown as Haaland and Ronaldo meet again

  Norway and Portugal will meet in a compelling UEFA Nations League 2026-27 Group 4 contest on Sunday, with both sides...

• Morocco debut offers Yassir Zabiri a lesson as Soufiane Rahimi makes instant impact

  Yassir Zabiri’s first Morocco start ended in frustration as he struggled to influence the 2-0 win over Gabon, but coach...

• Morocco’s Brahim Diaz faces fitness test before Lesotho meeting

  Brahim Diaz’s injury has been described as not serious by Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi, although the Real Madrid player...

• Ait-Nouri frustration gives Hemdani early test with Algeria

  Brahim Hemdani has faced an early test of his authority as Algeria manager after Rayan Ait-Nouri reportedly refused to resume...

• Amoura’s two assists for Algeria followed by emotional end to Zambia win

  Mohamed Amoura provided two assists as Algeria beat Zambia 3-1 in Brahim Hemdani’s first match in charge, but the OGC...

• Ajax teenager Abdellah Ouazane helps Morocco secure Gabon victory on senior debut

  Abdellah Ouazane made his first appearance for Morocco’s senior team at the age of 17 on Friday, coming off the...

• Morocco open 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying with win but late Bounou heroics needed

  Morocco began their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 2-0 victory over Gabon in Rabat on Friday,...

• Guinea face South Africa in key opening test of Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying

  Guinea begin their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying campaign against South Africa on Saturday, with both teams looking to...

• Senegal under pressure as Ethiopia clash headlines CAN 2027 qualifying round

  The CAN 2027 qualifiers resume with the second round of matches being played on Monday, 28 September and Tuesday, 29...

• AFCON 2027 qualifying: Algeria, Morocco and nine other sides make winning starts

  The opening round of Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying has left Algeria, Morocco, Cote d’Ivoire, RD Congo, Mauritania, Cameroon,...