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• England v Spain: World champions face Tuchel’s side in Nations League opener

  Wembley hosts a major UEFA Nations League meeting on Saturday as England begin their 2026-27 campaign against Spain, the reigning...

• Burkina Faso v Benin: Broadcast information and team news for CAN 2027 qualifier

  Burkina Faso host Benin at the Stade du 4 aout in Ouagadougou on Friday as both sides begin their CAN...

• Mali v Cape Verde set for Bamako opener – kick-off time and broadcasters

  Mali host Cape Verde at the 26-Mars Stadium in Bamako on Friday in one of the headline fixtures of the...

• Claude Le Roy warns he will leave Congo job over alleged €40,000 player demands

  Claude Le Roy says he could walk away from his role as Congo manager if agents are paid to persuade...

• Renard puts squad management ahead of Patrick Zabi’s Cote d’Ivoire bow

  Patrick Zabi’s first Cote d’Ivoire appearance will have to wait after Herve Renard left the Paris FC midfielder on the...

• Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying: Algeria, Nigeria and Mali among Friday winners

  Algeria began their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying campaign with a 3-1 victory over Zambia, while Togo secured a...

• Dorgeles Nene double puts Mali second in Group K after Cape Verde win

  Mali began their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 3-1 victory over Cape Verde in Bamako on...

• Egypt frustrated by Angola as Salah’s side open CAN 2027 campaign with draw

  Egypt were held to a goalless draw by Angola in their opening CAN 2027 qualifier, despite dominating possession and creating...

• Dorgeles Nene puts Mali in front against Cape Verde before half-time

  Mali hold a 2-1 lead over Cape Verde at the interval in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying...

• Badamosi strike gives Gambia winning start in AFCON 2027 qualifying

  Gambia recovered from Somalia’s second-half equaliser to secure a 2-1 victory at the Independence Stadium in Bakau in their opening...

• Da Silva begins Mali tenure with Cape Verde test in CAN 2027 qualifiers

  Mali manager Anthony Da Silva will take charge of the Aigles for the first time when they host Cape Verde...

• Moses Usor seals Nigeria victory over Madagascar in opening Africa Cup of Nations qualifier

  Nigeria came from behind to beat Madagascar 2-1 on Friday, 25 September 2026, in their opening Africa Cup of Nations...

• Karim Dermane strike earns Togo early Africa Cup of Nations qualifying victory

  Togo opened their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 1-0 win over Burundi at Stade de Kegue....

• Ilenikhena rescues Nigeria after Madagascar strike in CAN 2027 opener

  Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw by Madagascar at half-time in their opening CAN 2027 qualifying match at the...

• Dermane punishes Burundi error as Togo lead at the break

  Togo lead Burundi 1-0 at half-time in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match after Karim Dermane capitalised on...

• Dermane punishes Burundi error as Togo lead at the break

  Togo lead Burundi 1-0 at half-time in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match after Karim Dermane capitalised on...

• Dermane punishes Burundi error as Togo lead at the break

  Togo lead Burundi 1-0 at half-time in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match after Karim Dermane capitalised on...

• Nigeria name starting XI for Madagascar clash as Eric Chelle begins Super Eagles reign

  Nigeria have confirmed their starting line-up for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio...

• Patrick Sangwa names Burundi team for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Togo

  Burundi will begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Togo at Stade de Kegue on Friday, with...

• Mozambique strike in added time to draw Senegal level in Afcon 2027 qualifier

  Mozambique came from behind to draw 1-1 with Senegal at half-time in the opening matchday of the 2027 Africa Cup...