AFRICA-SPORT
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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 Fès. The Atlas Lions claimed victory with a score of 2-0. Morocco dominated Tunisia on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the Grand Stade de Fès,… -
FIFA window: lack of funding forces Togo to skip June friendlies
The Togo national team, the Éperviers, 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: Morocco’s Sabbahi El Houcaine wins stage 2
The 20th edition of the Benin Cycling Tour continued on Tuesday with the second stage between Parakou and Savè. Moroccan rider Sabbahi El Houcaine was the first to cross the finish line. Sabbahi El Houcaine claimed victory in the Parakou-Savè… -
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,… -
Women’s Futsal AFCON: Cameroon suffer heavy opening loss to Morocco
Cameroon faced Morocco on Thursday evening in the group stage of the Women’s Futsal Africa Cup of Nations, and the Indomitable Lionesses fell to a crushing 7–1 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 3–1 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… -
Women’s Futsal AFCON: Morocco vs Namibia, Angola vs Guinea – Tuesday’s fixtures
Here’s the schedule for Tuesday’s matches in the opening round of the group stage of the 2025 Women’s Futsal Africa Cup of Nations. The inaugural edition of the Women’s 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… -
Tom Saintfiet: “It would be a great disappointment if Nigeria didn’t qualify for the 2026 World Cup”
Mali’s national team coach, Tom Saintfiet, has expressed his concern about the Super Eagles of Nigeria’s difficulties in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. According to him, Nigeria’s absence from the tournament would be a real surprise and a great disappointment.… -
CDM 2026 (Q): Zimbabwe-Benin, South Africa-Lesotho, Matchday 5 schedule
The road to qualification for the 2026 World Cup intensifies in Africa with the resumption of the qualifiers this Monday, March 17. This fifth day promises to be crucial, as the teams battle it out for top spot in their… -
World Cup 2026 (Q): South Africa’s coach warns the Cheetahs
South Africa coach Hugo Broos has admitted that the next two games in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers will be crucial for Bafana Bafana. However, he believes that the match against Benin could be less arduous due to one key… -
World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Percy Tau returns as South Africa names squad to face Benin
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has announced his squad for the upcoming World Cup 2026 qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin, with forward Percy Tau making his return to the national team. As part of the qualifying campaign for the… -
World Cup 2026 (Q): Equatorial Guinea squad includes Emilio Nsue
The Equatoguinean Football Federation has unveiled the list of players called up for the March training camp. The tireless Emilio Nsue is part of the squad. Equatorial Guinea will play two decisive matches this week. The Nzalang Nacional will face… -
Samuel Eto’o: FECAFOOT President Summoned by CAF
The current president of FECAFOOT, Samuel Eto’o, is expected at the headquarters of the African Football Confederation (CAF) in Cairo on April 17, 2024, for an official summons. Samuel Eto’o, the president of the Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT) is due… -
Benin: Government Releases Approximately 8 Billion to Fund Sports
The Benin government has recently announced funding of 4.655 billion CFA francs for sports federations and professional clubs for the year 2024. This announcement was made during an official ceremony at the Palais des Congrès in Cotonou on April 11,… -
Benin: Tragedy Strikes the FBF
The Beninese Football Federation (FBF) is in mourning. It has lost its 5th vice-president this Thursday, April 4, 2024. The Beninese sports world, and especially the Beninese Football Federation (FBF), has been struck by a great misfortune. Indeed, the 5th… -
World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Benin Will Play its Matches in Abidjan
The upcoming World Cup 2026 qualifying matches for Benin will be held at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan, due to the unavailability of the General Mathieu Kérékou Stadium in Cotonou. Consequently, the Squirrels will play against Rwanda and Nigeria… -
Cheetahs of Benin: Mariano Ahouangbo Struck by a Great Misfortune
Recently, during the FIFA days of March 2024, the young promising midfielder of the Cheetahs of Benin was struck by a great misfortune. He lost his elder sister. The tragic news was kept secret by the player’s family until after… -
Emerse Faé Reacts After Côte d’Ivoire-Benin Match
The best coach of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and head coach of Côte d’Ivoire, Emerse Faé, spoke out a few hours after the friendly match between the Elephants and the Squirrels of Benin. He appeared more composed compared… -
Samuel Eto’o: FECAFOOT President Congratulates Emerse Fae for Victory at AFCON 2023
Weeks after Ivory Coast’s triumph at AFCON 2023, Samuel Eto’o extended his congratulations to Emerse Fae, the head coach of the Elephants. The curtain has come down on the 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). And the…