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• 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...

• Senegal consider Ismaila Sarr and Pape Gueye for captaincy as Koulibaly role comes under review

  Kalidou Koulibaly could be moved out of Senegal’s starting XI as the team prepares for its opening 2027 Africa Cup...

• Spain’s perfect run faces Italy’s historic test in U20 World Cup semi-final

  Spain and Italy meet in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup on Wednesday, with both sides...

• Nigeria strike late to beat Burkina Faso 2-0 in UFOA-B U17 tournament

  Burkina Faso’s Etalons U17 girls were beaten 2-0 by Nigeria on Monday, 21 September 2026, in the third round of...

• Ndiaye returns to Senegal squad with Vieira’s approach firmly in mind

  Rassoul Ndiaye is back with the Senegal national team after a lengthy absence, having been included in the squad for...

• Mali’s Eagles urged to unite ahead of Cape Verde Africa Cup of Nations qualifier

  FEMAFOOT president Mahazou dit Baba Cisse has called for unity and solidarity as Mali prepare to begin their Africa Cup...

• Rohr urges Benin to draw on their strengths against Burkina Faso in CAN 2027 qualifier

  Benin head coach Gernot Rohr expects a demanding opening fixture against Burkina Faso in the CAN 2027 qualifiers on Friday...

• CAF appoints Mustapha Kechaf for Ghana v Gambia 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier

  The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has changed the referee for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between...