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• Burkina Faso seek strong start against Benin in 2027 AFCON qualifying

  The Burkina Faso and Benin begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaigns on Friday, with both sides needing...

• Cote d’Ivoire v Ghana: all you need to know about the CAN 2027 qualifying opener

  Cote d’Ivoire begin their campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations against Ghana on Thursday, with the Group C...

• Emmanuel Adebayor visits Togo camp before 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier

  Emmanuel Adebayor has visited Togo’s national team as the Eperviers prepare to begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying...

• Burkina Faso captain Herve Koffi offers support to Adamo Nagalo before Benin match

  Burkina Faso captain Herve Koffi has sent a message of support to team-mate Adamo Nagalo, who is going through a...

• Mbeumo leads Cameroon’s new captaincy order for CAN 2027 qualifiers

  Cameroon have appointed Manchester United forward Bryan Mbeumo as captain ahead of their opening Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying...

• Hichem Abderrebi call-up leaves Algeria U20 facing selection confusion

  Hichem Abderrebi’s inclusion in France U19’s squad has caused confusion over his availability for Algeria U20’s Africa Cup of Nations...

• Gabon open selection to new generation under Sebastien Migne, says Michel Tadoun

  Gabon’s national team is “more open than ever” as Sebastien Migne begins to shape a new cycle, according to selection...

• Gabon face daunting Morocco test as Ambourouet backs disciplined approach

  Gabon will begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Morocco in Rabat, with former Pantheres defender Georges...

• Senegal seek winning start as Mozambique prepare for Africa Cup of Nations qualifier

  Senegal begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Mozambique on Friday, 25 September, with the Lions of...

• Mali Eagles set for Cape Verde test in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying

  Mali are continuing their preparations for the opening match of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Cape...

• Burkina Faso captain Koffi offers support to Nagalo before Benin qualifier

  Two days before Burkina Faso host Benin at Stade du 4-Aout, captain Herve Koffi has called for the team’s new...

• Abdou says Burkina Faso must prove their strength against Benin

  Burkina Faso head coach Amir Abdou says his side must combine discipline, focus and a positive attitude when they begin...

• Franck Kessie calls for focus as Cote d’Ivoire prepare for Ghana derby

  Cote d’Ivoire captain Franck Kessie says the Elephants must be ready from the first whistle when they face Ghana in...

• Renard demands focus from Cote d’Ivoire ahead of Ghana clash

  Cote d’Ivoire manager Herve Renard has called for “maximum concentration” as the Elephants prepare to face Ghana in a pivotal...

• Bouake opener puts Cote d’Ivoire’s restored ambition against Ghana’s repair job

  Ghana begin their bid to avoid missing a second consecutive Africa Cup of Nations finals when they face Cote d’Ivoire...

• Hakimi and Saibari to serve CAF bans after delayed Morocco arrival

  Achraf Hakimi and Ismael Saibari joined Morocco’s training camp two days late on Wednesday, after receiving permission from head coach...

• Senegal’s Africa Cup qualifying campaign opens with Mozambique trip

  Senegal begin their qualification campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations against Mozambique on Friday, with the match moved...

• Mali v Cape Verde: Da Silva has in-form options for CAN 2027 opener

  Mali begin their qualification campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations against Cape Verde on Friday, 25 September, in...

• Burkina Faso v Benin: Enama calls for bold approach in Africa Cup of Nations qualifier

  Roger Janvier Enama has urged Benin to abandon an overly defensive approach and push for victory when they begin their...

• Netherlands v Germany: Three betting angles as Xavi and Klopp launch new international chapters

  Xavi and Jurgen Klopp will take charge of a national side for the first time when the Netherlands host Germany...