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• Burkina Faso begin 2027 Africa Cup of Nations campaign against Benin in Ouagadougou

  The first round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers brings together Burkina Faso and Benin in one of...

• Five emerging talents to watch as Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying begins

  The Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying campaign starts on Thursday, with 48 teams competing for places at the finals...

• Benin call-up gives Joseph Ede Oloko chance to honour his mother’s heritage

  Joseph Ede Oloko says representing Benin is a natural choice because of his mother’s roots, after receiving his first call-up...

• Yassir Zabiri embraces Morocco senior opportunity after U20 success

  Yassir Zabiri says he is relishing his first call-up to the Morocco senior squad after making a strong impression with...

• Danny Namaso targets Cameroon success in Africa Cup of Nations 2027 campaign

  Danny Namaso has reaffirmed his commitment to Cameroon after an impressive 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign, saying his ambition...

• Benin seek lessons from 3-0 defeat as Burkina Faso qualifier approaches

  Junior Olaitan says Benin will approach their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifier against Burkina Faso without pressure, despite their...

• AFCON 2027 qualifying: Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire face crucial West African showdown

  Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire meet on Thursday in one of the most eagerly anticipated matches of the Africa Cup of...

• El Bilal Toure misses Mali’s opening CAN 2027 qualifiers after late withdrawal

  El Bilal Toure has pulled out of Mali’s squad for their opening CAN 2027 qualifying matches, with the federation saying...

• Mali and Cape Verde meet in a new-look Afcon qualifying battle

  Mali and Cape Verde begin their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying campaigns on Friday, with both teams under new...

• Hemdani’s Algeria target winning start against Zambia in Tizi Ouzou

  Algeria begin their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying campaign under new manager Brahim Hemdani against Zambia at Stade Hocine-Ait-Ahmed...

• Morocco’s 2008 generation makes double-club breakthrough with three European contracts

  Three Morocco-born or eligible young players have signed their first professional contracts with Southampton and AS Monaco within the space...

• France to see selected 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on beIN Sports

  The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign begins on Thursday, with beIN Sports holding the exclusive French television rights....

• Algeria’s central-defensive battle begins as Mandi era comes to an end

  Aissa Mandi’s international retirement has left Algeria manager Brahim Hemdani with a major defensive decision to make, with several players...

• DR Congo’s AFCON 2027 opener against Equatorial Guinea: kick-off time, TV details and team news

  DR Congo begin their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying campaign against Equatorial Guinea at the Stade des Martyrs in...

• Burkina Faso rely on Tapsoba and Ouattara for Benin qualifier

  Burkina Faso and Benin begin their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying campaigns against each other on Friday, 25 September...

• Rohr turns to Junior Olaitan as Benin prepare for CAN 2027 qualifiers

  Gernot Rohr is counting on Junior Olaitan to provide creativity and attacking drive in midfield as Benin prepare to begin...

• Romaric N’Dri Koffi expects Cote d’Ivoire to overcome Ghana in Bouake

  Former Cote d’Ivoire international Romaric N’Dri Koffi believes the Elephants have the quality to begin their 2027 Africa Cup of...

• Demba Thiam finds familiar faces on first Senegal duty

  Demba Thiam says his first experience with Senegal has been made easier by the support of senior players and younger...

• Malang Sarr denies being slapped in incident linked to Neom move

  Malang Sarr was reportedly confronted by several men at a luxury hotel in Marbella just weeks after joining Neom, following...

• Italy meet unbeaten Spain for place in Women’s U20 World Cup final

  Italy will face unbeaten Spain in the semi-final of the 2026 Women’s U20 World Cup on Wednesday, 23 September.The...