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• CAN U23: Djankpata starts as Togo make one change for Libya second leg

  Togo face Libya on Tuesday at the Benina Martyrs Stadium in the second leg of the first round of CAN...

• Issa Balbon names 26-player Burkina Faso squad for Olympic qualifying tie

  Newly appointed Burkina Faso women’s manager Issa Balbon has selected 26 players for the second round of the Los Angeles...

• Argentina v Benin: Lionel Messi expected to start in Albiceleste farewell

  Lionel Messi is expected to start Argentina’s friendly against Benin at Buenos Aires’ Monumental Stadium on Tuesday, 6 October, in...

• Issa Balbone handed Burkina Faso women’s top job in coaching reshuffle

  The Federation burkinabe de football (FBF) has appointed Issa Balbone as head coach of Burkina Faso’s senior women’s national team,...

• World Cup 2026: FIFA lawyers say Burkina Faso should have reached African play-off

  An internal FIFA legal assessment found that Democratic Republic of the Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi may have been ineligible for...

• Morocco criticism grows over Mohamed Ouahbi’s limited use of Abdellah Ouazane

  Mohamed Ouahbi has faced his first significant criticism as Morocco manager after Abdellah Ouazane was left on the bench during...

• Filipe Luis: Lamine Camara ‘embodies the future of football’ amid Chelsea and Liverpool interest

  Filipe Luis has once again praised AS Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara, describing the Senegal international as a player with exceptional...

• Rohr: Benin ready for ‘special’ chance to face Messi and Argentina

  Benin manager Gernot Rohr says his side are determined to make the most of a rare opportunity when they face...

• Rosenborg stand firm as German clubs show interest in record signing Amine Chiakha

  Rosenborg have no intention of selling Amine Chiakha, despite growing interest in the Algeria international from clubs in Germany.The...

• Burkina Faso claim four medals at African Laser Run Championships

  Burkina Faso won four medals in the individual events at the African Laser Run Championships on 3 October 2026, with...

• Argentina v Benin: How to watch Lionel Messi’s final Albiceleste appearance

  Argentina host Benin at Buenos Aires’ Monumental Stadium on Tuesday, 6 October, in a much-anticipated friendly expected to mark Lionel...

• Argentina v Benin: Messi’s final home appearance for the national team

  Argentina face Benin at Buenos Aires’ Monumental stadium on Tuesday, 6 October, in a friendly that carries significance well beyond...

• Algeria v Niger: Hemdani avoids media scrutiny after Burundi draw

  Brahim Hemdani will not face the media before Algeria’s friendly against Niger on Tuesday, after no press conference or mixed...

• Yassir Zabiri’s market value surges after remarkable Liga start

  Yassir Zabiri’s market value has more than doubled following an outstanding opening to the season in Spain, with the Morocco...

• Ismaila Sarr set for fresh Crystal Palace contract talks despite Galatasaray interest

  Ismaila Sarr is expected to remain at Crystal Palace after a summer in which the Senegal international was repeatedly linked...

• Cherki hits back at critics after France win over Belgium

  Rayan Cherki has responded strongly to criticism in France after Monday’s Nations League victory over Belgium, insisting his performances must...

• Ibrahim Traore promises action to address ‘sick’ Burkina Faso football

  President of Faso Captain Ibrahim Traore has praised the patriotism of the Etalons U23 after they represented Burkina Faso against...

• Lionel Messi to play final Argentina match against Benin

  Lionel Messi will make his final appearance for Argentina on Tuesday when the World Cup holders face Benin, giving supporters...

• Bouaddi and Diomande target historic Golden Boy breakthrough

  Ayyoub Bouaddi and Yan Diomande are among the 25 finalists for the 2026 Golden Boy award, giving Africa two chances...

• Bouaddi and Diomande target historic Golden Boy breakthrough

  Ayyoub Bouaddi and Yan Diomande are among the 25 finalists for the 2026 Golden Boy award, giving Africa two chances...