AFRIQUE-SPORT
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World Cup 2026 (Qualifiers): Togoโs squad list includes several returnees
Togo’s squad for the September camp is out. Several key players are back in the team. The Togo national team returns to the pitch this September. The Sparrowhawks face Mauritania and Sudan on September 5 and 9. Two matches that… -
World Cup 2026 (Q): Benin squad to face Zimbabwe and Lesotho
The head coach of the Benin Cheetahs, Gernot Rohr, released on Thursday, August 28, 2025, his list of players called up for the games against Zimbabwe and Lesotho next September, counting for Matchdays 7 and 8 of the 2026 World… -
Champions League: Pafos, Bodรธ/Glimt and Kairat Almaty join the group stage
Three clubs booked their places in the Champions League group stage after Tuesday nightโs playoffs. Pafos, Bodรธ/Glimt and Kairat Almaty will continue their European adventure. Cypriot club Pafos snatched a 1-1 draw against Red Star Belgrade, enough to qualify thanks… -
World Cup 2026 (Q): Gernot Rohrโs squad list release date revealed
Benin Cheetahs head coach Gernot Rohr will announce, on August 28, his list of players called up for the 7th and 8th matchdays of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Like other African countries, Benin will return to action in September.… -
CHAN 2025: Madagascar will face Morocco in the final
The African Nations Championship (CHAN) final is now set. On Tuesday, Madagascar and Morocco booked their places in the competitionโs last act. In Dar es Salaam, the Malagasy got the better of Sudan (1-0 a.e.t.) thanks to a decisive strike… -
CHAN 2025: Madagascar knocks out Sudan and advances to the final
Madagascar secured its ticket to the CHAN 2025 final after its win over Sudan (1-0). A deserved victory for the Barea, who finished the match with 10 men. For the first time in its history, Madagascar will contest the final… -
2026 World Cup qualifying: Victor Ikpeba believes in the resurgence of Nigeria’s Super Eagles
Former Nigeria international Victor Ikpeba expressed confidence in the Super Eaglesโ chances of reigniting their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. Having struggled since the start of 2026 World Cup qualifying, Nigeria must turn things around during the September international break… -
CHAN 2025 – Semifinals: Tuesday’s schedule
Check out Tuesdayโs matchups for the African Nations Championship (CHAN 2025) semifinals, taking place in East Africa. After the quarterfinals, itโs time for the African Nations Championship semifinals, being held in East Africa. Four nations are vying for the two… -
CAN 2025 (W): Nigeria devours Botswana and moves on to the quarterfinals
With a goal from Chiwendu Ihezuo in the second half, Nigeria overcame Botswana (1-0) on Thursday evening, in the group stage of the Women’s AFCON 2025. A valuable victory that propels the Super Falcons into the quarterfinals of the tournament.… -
FIFA Ranking – July 2025: Morocco leads, Benin falls back
The FIFA ranking for July 2025 was unveiled this Thursday by the global body. On the African scale, Morocco leads the pack, followed by Senegal and Egypt. Benin, on the other hand, dropped one spot and now ranks 96th. FIFA… -
CAN 2025 (W): Zambia topples Senegal, Morocco rallies
Zambia defeated Senegal (3-2) on Wednesday evening in the second round of group stages of the 2025 Women’s African Cup of Nations. Host of the tournament, Morocco rallied after a victory against the Democratic Republic of Congo. The group stages… -
FC St. Pauli: Beninese international Andrรฉas Hountondji loaned out by Burnley
The Beninese international player Andrรฉas Hountondji will be playing in the Bundesliga next season. He has been loaned out by Burnley to FC St. Pauli, a club recently promoted to the German elite, where he hopes to establish himself as… -
CAN 2025 (W): Nigeria takes out Tunisia, Senegal slaughters DRC
The heavy favorite for the title, Senegal easily defeated DRC (4-0) in their opening match of the 2025 Women’s CAN. Nigeria also started strong, with a win against Tunisia (3-0). The Nigeria Super Falcons kicked off their journey in the… -
Women’s AFCON 2025: Nigeria wants to reign over Africa again
On the eve of their debut in the 2025 African Women’s Nations Cup, the captain of the Super Falcons, Rasheedat Ajibade, affirmed that Nigeria is ready to go all the way in the competition. The final phase of the 2025… -
Women’s AFCON 2025: over 500 million CFA francs for the winner
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a significant revaluation of cash prizes for the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. This is without a doubt additional motivation for the teams that will animate the finals of… -
2025 Women’s African Cup of Nations: the complete schedule for the group stage
Discover the full schedule of the group stage of the Women’s AFCON 2025. The tournament will take place in Morocco, from July 5 to 26. Just two more days and the football world will buzz with the rhythm of Women’s… -
Women’s AFCON 2025: Ghana unveils a list of 24 players
Ghana has unveiled its official list of players selected for the final stage of the Women’s African Cup of Nations (CAN) taking place this summer in Morocco. The roster features 24 Black Queens, including the forward Princella Adubea. The coach… -
CHAN 2025: CAF unveils the official tournament schedule
The African Football Confederation (CAF) has released the schedule for the 7th edition of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) which will take place in a few months in East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda). One month before the kickoff of the… -
Women’s AFCON 2025: with a Beninese referee, the list of selected referees
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the list of officials selected for the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, which will be held in Morocco from July 5 to 26. A total of 46 officials, including 18 central… -
England 1-3 Senegal: The Lions of Teranga topple the Three Lions
At Nottingham’s City Ground, Senegal achieved a remarkable feat by defeating England 3-1. A historic success, as no African team had ever beaten the Three Lions. Yet, nothing suggested such a scenario. The match’s start was dominated by England. In… -
Friendly: before Morocco-Benin, the Atlas Lions devour the Eagles of Tunisia
Morocco hosted Tunisia on Friday evening in a showcase match at the Grand Stade de Fรจs. The Atlas Lions claimed victory with a score of 2-0. Morocco dominated Tunisia on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the Grand Stade de Fรจs,… -
FIFA window: lack of funding forces Togo to skip June friendlies
The Togo national team, the รperviers, will not be playing any friendly matches during the upcoming FIFA international window in June 2025. According to information obtained by Togopost, the decision stems from a lack of financial resources. Sources close to… -
Benin Cycling Tour: Moroccoโs Sabbahi El Houcaine wins stage 2
The 20th edition of the Benin Cycling Tour continued on Tuesday with the second stage between Parakou and Savรจ. Moroccan rider Sabbahi El Houcaine was the first to cross the finish line. Sabbahi El Houcaine claimed victory in the Parakou-Savรจ… -
Benin: Launch of the Final West African International Cycling Tour
The 20th edition of the Benin Cycling Tour kicks off this Monday, April 28, 2025. Six stages are scheduled, running from the north to the south of the country, with the finish line set for Saturday in Cotonou. Fourteen teams,… -
Womenโs Futsal AFCON: Cameroon suffer heavy opening loss to Morocco
Cameroon faced Morocco on Thursday evening in the group stage of the Womenโs Futsal Africa Cup of Nations, and the Indomitable Lionesses fell to a crushing 7โ1 defeat. It was a rough start for Cameroon at the tournament, which is… -
Women’s Futsal AFCON: Angola crush Egypt to advance to the next round
Angola defeated Egypt 3โ1 on Thursday during the second matchday of the Women’s Futsal Africa Cup of Nations group stage. A crucial victory for the Palancas Negras, who secured their spot in the knockout stages. The group phase of the… -
FIFA break: Morocco to face Tunisia and Benin in friendlies
The Moroccan national football team will face Tunisia and Benin this June during the FIFA international break. As host of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled to take place from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, Morocco is… -
Womenโs Futsal AFCON: Morocco vs Namibia, Angola vs Guinea โ Tuesday’s fixtures
Hereโs the schedule for Tuesdayโs matches in the opening round of the group stage of the 2025 Womenโs Futsal Africa Cup of Nations. The inaugural edition of the Womenโs Futsal AFCON kicks off this Tuesday with the first round of… -
U-20 AFCON 2025: Full Tournament Schedule Revealed
CAF has unveiled the full schedule for the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations, which also serves as the qualifying tournament for the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile. In just a few months, African football fans will once again… -
China: Gabon international Aaron Boupendza dies at the age of 28
Panthers striker Aaron Boupendza has reportedly died tragically in China at the age of 28. According to Romanian media citing Chinese sources, the player is said to have passed away after a fatal fall from the 11th floor of his…