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• African football transfer news: Strasbourg track Gabriel Wesseh as clubs circle emerging talent

  Racing Club de Strasbourg are monitoring 18-year-old American forward Gabriel Wesseh, who is of Liberian descent and currently plays for...

• Senegal v Sudan: probable line-ups for key CAN 2027 qualifier

  Senegal host Sudan on Thursday, 12 November, in the third round of qualifying for CAN 2027, with both sides seeking...

• Benin begin 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying preparations in Abidjan

  Benin have begun preparations in Abidjan for their decisive Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying double-header against Central African Republic....

• Uganda near full strength ahead of first 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying session

  The Uganda Cranes are close to having a complete squad together at the Marriott hotel as preparations gather pace for...

• Tunisia U23 face Gabon test as promising generation targets 2027 Africa Cup of Nations

  Tunisia’s Olympic side will face Gabon on 12 and 17 November in the second round of qualifying for the 2027...

• Senegal v Sudan: Lions aim to strengthen Group J position in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying

  Senegal host Sudan in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying on Thursday, with the home side seeking three points to...

• Brentford reject January exit for El Hadji Malick Diouf amid Liverpool and Chelsea interest

  El Hadji Malick Diouf’s development at Brentford is being closely followed by Liverpool and Chelsea, but the Premier League club...

• Achraf Hakimi makes FIFPRO World 11 for a record third time

  Achraf Hakimi has become the first Moroccan and African player to be named in the FIFPRO Men’s World 11 three...

• DR Congo tipped to maintain perfect CAN 2027 qualifying record against Sierra Leone

  The Democratic Republic of the Congo will host Sierra Leone at the Stade des Martyrs de Kinshasa on Thursday, 12...

• Joseph Oloko Ede: Benin striker leads European Golden Shoe race ahead of Raphinha

  Joseph Oloko Ede has moved temporarily to the top of the European Golden Shoe standings after scoring 31 goals in...

• Hakimi earns place in 2026 FIFPRO World 11 as Africa’s sole representative

  Achraf Hakimi has been named in the FIFPRO World 11 for 2026, becoming the only African player selected for the...

• Cameroon v Namibia: Lions Indomptables face injury and suspension absences in CAN 2027 qualifier

  Cameroon host Namibia at the Japoma Stadium in Douala on Thursday, 12 November 2026, in the third round of qualifying...

• Algeria suffer Belloumi and Hadjam injuries before Togo qualifiers

  Algeria will be without Bachir Belloumi and Jaouen Hadjam for their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying double-header against Togo...

• Pitso Mosimane challenges Lyle Foster to prove he is back at his best

  South Africa manager Pitso Mosimane says Lyle Foster must demonstrate his hunger and commitment before he can be considered a...

• Nigeria defender Emmanuel Fernandez in line for Tanzania return after initial omission

  Emmanuel Fernandez has been left out of Nigeria’s squad for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Tanzania,...

• Tolu Arokodare promises Ajax shirt to KLM flight attendant after surprise message

  Nigeria forward Tolu Arokodare was touched by a personal message from Jan, a KLM flight attendant and keen supporter of...

• Algeria bring in Benaissa-Yahia as Belloumi and Hadjam miss Togo qualifiers

  Algeria have called up Mantova player Fahem Benaissa-Yahia for the first time after Bachir Belloumi and Jaouen Hadjam withdrew from...

• Diakite handed Cote d’Ivoire chance after Bonny withdrawal

  Oumar Diakite has been added to the Cote d’Ivoire squad for their upcoming Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers against...

• Morocco’s six-goal comeback provides timely Beach Soccer boost

  Morocco overturned a four-goal deficit to beat Mauritania 6-5 in the Arab Beach Soccer Cup final in Port-Said, Egypt, securing...

• Cameroon v Namibia: Lions Indomptables seek advantage in balanced CAN 2027 rivalry

  Cameroon host Namibia at Stade Japoma in Douala on Thursday, 12 November 2026, in the third round of qualifying for...