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• Herve Renard brings eight new faces into Cote d’Ivoire squad for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers

  Herve Renard has named his first Cote d’Ivoire squad since returning as head coach, selecting eight uncapped players for the...

• Yassir Zabiri’s Barcelona challenge arrives after remarkable Racing Santander rise

  Yassir Zabiri will walk into the stadium he dreamed of visiting as a child on Wednesday, but the Racing Santander...

• Yakoub Gassi: MC Alger right-back has the platform to make his mark

  Yakoub Gassi is one of the most promising young players in Algerian Ligue 1, but the 20-year-old must now turn...

• Guinea hand Aboubacar Keita first call-up for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers

  Aboubacar Keita has received his first call-up to the Guinea national team for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying...

• Guinea name Serhou Guirassy and returning Ilaix Moriba in CAN 2027 squad

  Guinea have announced their squad for the Coupe d’Afrique des Nations (CAN 2027) qualifiers against South Africa and Kenya, with...

• Europa League: AC Milan and Benfica meet in battle for early advantage

  AC Milan and Benfica begin their Europa League league-phase campaigns on Wednesday, with both sides looking to make a winning...

• Yves Bissouma joins Ajax on contract until June 2027

  Yves Bissouma has officially joined Ajax Amsterdam after leaving Tottenham as a free agent.The 30-year-old Mali international has signed...

• Brazil v United States: line-ups confirmed for Women’s U20 World Cup last-16 tie

  Brazil face the United States at 13:00 GMT in a last-16 match at the Women’s U20 World Cup.There are...

• Togo defender Kennedy Boateng set to miss 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers

  Togo are likely to be without Kennedy Boateng for their coming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches after the...

• Sunderland v AZ Alkmaar: How to watch Europa League opener live

  Sunderland begin their Europa League campaign against AZ Alkmaar on Wednesday, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 GMT at the Stadium...

• Congo strengthen Diables Rouges squad with three new international recruits

  Congo’s Diables Rouges have added three new players after Jordi Mboula, Melvin Zinga and Brayann Pereira chose to represent the...

• Copa Barry returns to Cote d’Ivoire staff under Herve Renard

  Copa Barry, a hero of Cote d’Ivoire’s 2015 Africa Cup of Nations triumph, has returned to the national team setup...

• Togo hand first call-up to Henri Koudossou for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers

  Patrice Neveu has selected Germany-born defender Henri Koudossou for Togo’s Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying matches against Burundi and...

• Besiktas backed to edge Marseille in Europa League opener as contrasting form continues

  Besiktas begin their Europa League campaign against Marseille at Tupras Stadyumu on Thursday, with Vincenzo Italiano’s side in strong form...

• Besiktas backed to edge Marseille in Europa League opener as contrasting form continues

  Besiktas begin their Europa League campaign against Marseille at Tupras Stadyumu on Thursday, with Vincenzo Italiano’s side in strong form...

• Besiktas backed to edge Marseille in Europa League opener as contrasting form continues

  Besiktas begin their Europa League campaign against Marseille at Tupras Stadyumu on Thursday, with Vincenzo Italiano’s side in strong form...

• Algeria U23: Saifi tests emerging squad on route to Los Angeles 2028

  Rafik Saifi is shaping an Algeria U23 side that combines the players who won gold at the Mediterranean Games with...

• Patrick Vieira set to blend trusted staff with Senegal experience

  Patrick Vieira is preparing a coaching team combining familiar colleagues with figures who know Senegal’s national set-up, with his official...

• Togo name squad for Burundi and Zambia in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers

  Togo manager Patrice Neveu has announced his squad for the opening matches of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying...

• Sunderland return to Europe against AZ Alkmaar: probable line-ups

  Sunderland AFC return to European competition on Wednesday when they host AZ Alkmaar in their opening Europa League fixture at...