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• Quinton Fortune urges South Africa to pursue Huddersfield Town defender Max Conway

  Quinton Fortune believes South Africa should make a concerted effort to recruit Max Conway after the defender’s impressive start to...

• Koulibaly and Gana Gueye force Vieira to rethink Senegal plans

  Kalidou Koulibaly and Idrissa Gana Gueye strengthened their claims for a role in Senegal’s future with influential performances in Sunday’s...

• Algeria recall gives Monsef Bakrar chance to stake claim against Niger

  Monsef Bakrar has another opportunity to convince Algeria manager Brahim Hemdani that he deserves a regular place when the Fennecs...

• Fribourg and Gladbach lead race for Rosenborg striker Amin Chiakha

  SC Freiburg and Borussia Monchengladbach are among the clubs monitoring Rosenborg BK forward Amin Chiakha, whose performances have attracted interest...

• Africa Cup of Nations 2027: Cote d’Ivoire corners bet lands as Lautaro Martinez scores

  Last week’s football betting analysis focused on Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying, as well as a number of international...

• Iliman Ndiaye keeps Marseille door ajar despite Manchester City move

  Iliman Ndiaye has acknowledged the emotional bond he still shares with Olympique de Marseille, despite the financial and contractual obstacles...

• Central Coast Mariners sign Nigeria Under-20 goalkeeper Rufai Abubakar

  Central Coast Mariners have signed 18-year-old Nigerian goalkeeper Rufai Abubakar from Mavlon FC.The junior international was selected for Nigeria’s...

• Messi joins Argentina squad ahead of final international appearance against Benin

  Lionel Messi has joined the Argentina squad in Ezeiza ahead of Tuesday’s historic farewell friendly against Benin in Buenos Aires....

• Quinton Fortune urges South Africa to consider 23-year-old defender Max Conway

  Quinton Fortune believes South Africa should examine Max Conway’s international eligibility after the Wanderers left-back made an impressive start to...

• Mosimane hails South Africa’s newcomers after Egypt victory

  South Africa manager Pitso Mosimane praised his players’ belief after a completely rebuilt Bafana Bafana side defeated Egypt 1-0 in...

• South Africa stun Egypt as Pitso Mosimane praises fearless youngsters

  South Africa extended their impressive run under manager Pitso Mosimane with a 1-0 victory over Egypt at Cairo International Stadium...

• Nigeria lose Raphael Onyedika and Moses Usor for Russia friendly

  Nigeria will be without Raphael Onyedika and Moses Usor for Tuesday’s international friendly against Russia after both players were prevented...

• Morocco boss Ouahbi says Africa Cup of Nations matters more than FIFA ranking

  Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi says winning the Africa Cup of Nations is a far more important objective than chasing a...

• UNAF U20: Mohamed Rafik Aouina decision defended after Algeria offside controversy

  Mohamed Rafik Aouina has been at the centre of a major controversy after being accused of favouring Algeria during Libya’s...

• African football news: Boutera shines for Algeria as Middlesbrough track Pepple and Samba

  Africafoot’s 5 October 2026 roundup brings together the latest developments involving African players, including international football, transfer interest and a...

• Croatia v Spain: Modric and Gvardiol set to start in Nations League clash

  Croatia are expected to field Luka Modric, Mateo Kovacic and Josko Gvardiol when they face Spain in the fourth round...

• Croatia face Spain with Nations League hopes at risk after 0-7 defeat

  Croatia host Spain at the Stadion Poljud in Split on Tuesday, 6 October 2026, with kick-off at 18:45 GMT in...

• Haissem Hassan set to miss Egypt’s friendly against South Africa

  Celtic winger Haissem Hassan is expected to miss Egypt’s next friendly against South Africa and return early to Lennoxtown, according...

• Gaoussou Diarra’s spectacular volley earns Mali draw with Morocco

  Gaoussou Diarra came off the bench to score a superb volley as Mali held Morocco to a 1-1 draw in...

• Jesse Marsch: Folarin Balogun World Cup suspension decision ‘could only happen in US’

  Jesse Marsch has criticised the decision to allow Folarin Balogun to play at the World Cup, saying the lifting of...