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• 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...

• 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,...

• 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: Zimbabwe stage dramatic comeback as contenders make winning starts

  All 48 teams in the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers have now played their opening match, with Algeria, Morocco,...

• Kenya held to draw by Eritrea in opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier

  Kenya were forced to come from behind to draw 1-1 with Eritrea in their opening Group D qualifier for the...

• Kenya face uphill battle as Eritrea lead in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier

  Eritrea stunned Kenya by taking a 1-0 half-time lead at Nairobi’s Nyayo National Stadium on the opening day of the...

• Samuel Eto’o’s Lamine Yamal endorsement sparks Ballon d’Or debate

  Samuel Eto’o has named Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal as his choice to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or, prompting criticism from...

• Kenya name starting line-up for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Eritrea

  Kenya have confirmed their starting XI for the opening match of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against...

• Kenya and Eritrea open 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying in Nairobi

  Kenya and Eritrea begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaigns on Saturday, 26 September 2026, with their Group...

• Kenya face Eritrea in Nairobi as 2027 AFCON qualifying gets under way

  Kenya begin their campaign to qualify for the 2027 CAF Africa Cup of Nations against Eritrea at Nyayo National Stadium...

• 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers: South Africa and Guinea headline Group D action

  The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign continues on Saturday, 26 September 2026, with the official conclusion of the...

• AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Egypt frustrated by Angola as late goals decide Friday’s action

  Guinea-Bissau, Nigeria, Gambia and Rwanda all began their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaigns with victories on Friday, 25 September,...