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• FIFA U15 World Cup: African contenders falter as Senegal, Guinea and Cameroon make progress

  The knockout stages of the FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan produced mixed results for Africa on Wednesday,...

• FIFA to begin detailed venue checks ahead of 2030 World Cup

  FIFA will send an inspection delegation to Morocco, Spain and Portugal in November and December 2026 as preparations intensify for...

• Kane and Olise could headline Bayern’s opening of Nairobi’s new 60,000-seat stadium

  Bayern Munich and Ajax Amsterdam are due to play in Nairobi on 5 January 2027 to mark the opening of...

• Marseille’s Nouhoum Kamissoko on Mali shortlist as Tony demands further progress

  Nouhoum Kamissoko’s emergence at Olympique de Marseille has put the young midfielder on Mali’s radar, but national team manager Anthony...

• AS Roma monitor Jamie Leweling as January wing reinforcements considered

  AS Roma are preparing for the January transfer window and have identified VfB Stuttgart winger Jamie Leweling as a possible...

• Paris Saint-Germain consider Ibrahim Maza as Bayer Leverkusen prepare contract extension

  Paris Saint-Germain have identified Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Ibrahim Maza as a potential target for the next winter transfer window,...

• Lille and Lens prepare for high-stakes Ligue 1 derby as both sides name weakened squads

  Lille host Lens on Friday 30 October in a highly anticipated Ligue 1 derby, with both teams seeking an important...

• Lille v Lens: Derby victory could reshape Ligue 1 ambitions

  Lille host Lens on Friday, 30 October 2026, in a highly anticipated northern derby with significant implications at both ends...

• Osimhen and Lookman face collective challenge to reclaim Ballon d’Or status

  Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman must combine individual excellence with stronger team performances and greater consistency if they are to...

• Liverpool may step back from David Otorbi pursuit if Valencia raise asking price

  Liverpool could withdraw from the race for Valencia winger David Otorbi if his release clause increases from £30m to £50m,...

• Juventus assess move for Brighton midfielder Yasin Ayari

  Juventus are monitoring Brighton midfielder Yasin Ayari as uncertainty grows over the Sweden international’s future at the Premier League club....

• Ivory Coast selection: Yaya Fofana’s form puts him in contention as Oumar Diakite eyes return

  Herve Renard could make two significant changes to his next Ivory Coast squad, with Yaya Fofana pressing for a first...

• Le Havre AC v Paris Saint-Germain: predicted teams for Ligue 1 clash

  Le Havre AC will host Paris Saint-Germain at the Stade Oceane in the ninth round of Ligue 1, with both...

• Cote d’Ivoire U23 call up 32 domestic players for November training camp

  Cote d’Ivoire U23 manager Sebastien Barnier has named a 32-player squad for the team’s second preparation camp ahead of the...

• CAF Champions League: Wiliete SC shock Sundowns as African heavyweights miss group stage

  The CAF Champions League 2026-2027 group stage will be missing several of African football’s most decorated clubs after Mamelodi Sundowns,...

• PSG step up interest in Bayer Leverkusen’s Ibrahim Maza

  Paris Saint-Germain are intensifying their pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Ibrahim Maza ahead of the next winter transfer window....

• Ikenne camp marks start of Nigeria’s U-23 qualifying build-up

  Nigeria’s Under-23 team have begun training at the Remo Stars sports complex as preparations gather pace for the forthcoming Africa...

• Ikenne camp marks start of Nigeria’s U-23 qualifying build-up

  Nigeria’s Under-23 team have begun training at the Remo Stars sports complex as preparations gather pace for the forthcoming Africa...

• Ikenne camp marks start of Nigeria’s U-23 qualifying build-up

  Nigeria’s Under-23 team have begun training at the Remo Stars sports complex as preparations gather pace for the forthcoming Africa...

• Tough CAF Champions League group stage awaits MC Alger

  The MC Alger have been drawn against Zamalek SC, Young Africans and Club Africain in Group B of the 2026-2027...