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• Ghana begin U23 qualifying preparations with 25-player squad

  Ghana have named a 25-player squad for a training camp ahead of their second-round tie in the U23 Africa Cup...

• Manchester City left-back Ait-Nouri faces uncertain future amid Juventus interest

  Rayan Ait-Nouri could leave Manchester City this winter, with Juventus renewing their interest in the Algeria international and considering an...

• Yan Diomande’s all-round display earns Herve Renard’s approval for Cote d’Ivoire

  Yan Diomande’s performance in Cote d’Ivoire’s 2-0 victory over Ghana on Thursday has drawn praise from national team manager Herve...

• Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak says club will face 115-charge case with ‘confidence and determination’

  Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has urged calm after 115 charges against the club were confirmed, insisting the Premier...

• McCarthy backs Kenya goalkeeper Omondi after Eritrea draw

  Benni McCarthy has defended Kenya goalkeeper Byrne Omondi after he came in for criticism following the Harambee Stars’ opening match...

• Manchester City could be excluded from English football if 115 charges upheld

  Manchester City could be expelled from the Premier League and potentially left without a competition in England if the charges...

• Egypt’s defensive plans hit by Abdelmonem decision before South Sudan qualifier

  Mohamed Abdelmonem has been ruled out of Egypt’s trip to South Sudan for the second round of the 2027 Africa...

• Togo prepare for Zambia test after winning start to 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying

  Togo have arrived in Zambia ahead of their second Group I fixture in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying...

• Egypt protect Mohamed Salah from artificial surface in South Sudan fixture

  Mohamed Salah will not play for Egypt against South Sudan on 29 September after the Egyptian Football Federation decided to...

• UNAF U20: Where to watch Tunisia v Morocco and Libya v Algeria

  The second round of matches at the UNAF U20 tournament takes place in Egypt on Sunday, with Tunisia facing Morocco...

• 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...