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• Morocco’s Ghana test explained as Argentina plans stayed in South America

  Morocco will face Ghana on 4 October after negotiations for a friendly against Argentina failed to produce an agreement, coach...

• Hemdani’s Algeria squad includes USM Alger defender Saadi Radouani

  Brahim Hemdani has made an immediate impact as Algeria manager, leaving out 12 players selected for the 2026 World Cup...

• Amir Abdou demands commitment as Burkina Faso prepare for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers

  Amir Abdou has defended his Burkina Faso squad selection for the opening two matches of the 2027 Africa Cup of...

• Mohamed Wahbi names Morocco squad for September 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers

  Morocco coach Mohamed Wahbi has announced his squad for the opening stages of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying...

• Amir Abdou selects Burkina Faso squad for opening CAN 2027 qualifiers

  Burkina Faso manager Amir Abdou has named a 25-player squad for the opening two matches of the CAN 2027 qualifying...

• Martins names Madagascar squad for Nigeria and Tanzania in CAN 2027 qualifying

  Corentin Martins has announced Madagascar’s squad for the opening two matches of the CAN 2027 qualifying campaign, with Zacharie Boucher...

• Liberia and Gambia contest U17 semi-final with 2027 qualification on the line

  Liberia and Gambia meet at Stade Leopold Sedar Senghor in Dakar on Thursday, 17 September 2026, with kick-off at 19:00...

• Liberia v Gambia: Dakar semi-final carries CAN U17 2027 stakes

  Liberia and Gambia meet in the UFOA-A U17 semi-final on Thursday, 17 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 GMT...

• Morocco boss Ouahbi draws a line under Ebnoutalib’s Germany decision

  Morocco manager Mohamed Ouahbi has accepted Younes Ebnoutalib’s decision to represent Germany, while making clear that the striker had been...

• Amrabat left out as Morocco boss Ouahbi says no player is guaranteed a place

  Sofyan Amrabat has been omitted from Morocco’s squad for the start of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign,...

• Mezian Mesloub’s international future remains open as Algeria explore Mahrez connection

  Algeria could ask Riyad Mahrez to help persuade teenage prospect Mezian Mesloub to choose the Fennecs, although no agreement has...

• Ouahbi injects youth into Morocco squad for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers

  Morocco manager Mohamed Ouahbi has selected six new or returning players for the start of the 2027 Africa Cup of...

• Barcelona’s perfect start faces a stern Sevilla test in La Liga

  FC Barcelona will put their unbeaten record and 100% start to the 2026/27 La Liga season on the line when...

• Simon Ebonog making his mark in Ligue 1’s progressive-carry rankings

  Simon Ebonog has emerged as one of the most effective young ball carriers in Europe during the opening weeks of...

• Alidu Seidu close to Nice move after Rennes loan agreement

  Alidu Seidu is set to leave Stade Rennais and join OGC Nice on loan after the two Ligue 1 clubs...

• Brentford v Chelsea: key selection calls as Andrews reshapes defence and Welbeck leads Blues attack

  Brentford host Chelsea at the Gtech Community Stadium in the fifth round of the English championship, with both managers facing...

• Europa League Thursday fixtures: Juventus, Marseille and Crystal Palace in action

  The opening round of the UEFA Europa League concludes on Thursday with nine matches, including Juventus’ meeting with NEC and...

• Women’s U20 World Cup: Japan and North Korea meet in heavyweight Asian last-16 tie

  The Women’s U20 World Cup reaches the conclusion of its last-16 stage on Thursday, with four matches including England’s meeting...

• Isayas Jira Bosho secures third term as Ethiopian football chief

  Isayas Jira Bosho has been elected president of the Ethiopian Football Federation (EFF) for a further four-year term.Bosho was...

• Ebnoutalib joins Klopp’s Germany squad as Morocco pursuit loses momentum

  Younes Ebnoutalib has been included in Jurgen Klopp’s first Germany squad, a decision that appears to have ended Morocco’s hopes...