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Nigeria: Ilenikhena’s goal sparks debate over Osimhen
George Ilenikhena needed just one match to enter the conversation. Scoring on his debut during Nigeria’s 2-1 victory over Madagascar, the forward immediately drew comparisons with Victor Osimhen. With Osimhen absent, Ilenikhena faced the heavy responsibility of leading the Super… -
Ivory Coast: In Bouaké, Yan Diomandé feels the weight of his €140 million transfer
Each touch of the ball by Yan Diomandé raised the excitement at the Stade de la Paix in Bouaké. In his first match with the Ivory Coast since his record transfer to Real Madrid, the 19-year-old winger was anticipated like… -
CAN 2027 Qualifiers: Rohr takes a jab at Amir Abdou after a revealed confidence before Burkina Faso-Benin
Gernot Rohr had not forgotten. Before the 1-1 draw between Burkina Faso and Benin, the coach of the Squirrels took a jab at Amir Abdou after the public revelation of information he had shared privately. The incident dates back to… -
CAN 2027 Qualifiers: Captain and Scorer, Mbeumo Shines in His First Match as Cameroon Captain
With the armband on his arm, a goal to his name, and a 3-1 victory secured, Bryan Mbeumo excelled in his debut as captain of Cameroon against Comoros. Coach David Pagou entrusted him with the responsibilities, and the forward delivered… -
CAN 2027 Qualifiers: Draw Against Uganda Puts Pressure on Tounekti in Tunisia
Sebastian Tounekti has come under fire following Tunisia’s 1-1 draw with Uganda. Starting on the left flank, the winger was one of the most discussed players among fans after the opening day of the CAN 2027 qualifiers. Tunisia had taken… -
CAN 2027 Qualifiers: Mazraoui steps into the spotlight and leads Morocco against Gabon
It was neither a striker nor a winger who unlocked the scoring for Morocco against Gabon. Noussair Mazraoui opened the scoring and set the Lions of the Atlas on the path to a 2-0 victory in their opening match of… -
CAN 2027 Qualifiers: Zimbabwe rallies from 2-0 down to defeat Sierra Leone with a standout performance from Munetsi
At halftime, Zimbabwe trailed 2-0. By the final whistle, the Warriors had secured a 3-2 victory. Against Sierra Leone, Marshall Munetsi was the face of one of the most remarkable comebacks on the opening day of the CAN 2027 qualifiers.… -
CAN 2027 Qualifiers: Algeria defeats Zambia 3-1 in Hemdani’s debut
Algeria kicked off its CAN 2027 qualifying campaign with a 3-1 victory over Zambia in Tizi Ouzou, marking Brahim Hemdani's first match in charge of the Fennecs. -
CAN 2027 Qualifiers: Mozambique holds Senegal to a draw in Vieira’s debut (1-1)
In Patrick Vieira's debut, the Lions took the lead through Nicolas Jackson before Geny Catamo equalized just before halftime. -
CAN 2027 (Q): Morocco-Gabon, Burkina Faso-Benin, the matches this Friday
Several matches in the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations are scheduled for this Friday. From Nigeria to Morocco, including Egypt, Algeria, and Benin, several African teams will be in action. The qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup… -
CAN 2027 Qualifiers: Yalcouyé leads Ivory Coast to 2-0 victory over Ghana
The Ivorian debutant opened the scoring and then won the penalty converted by Franck Kessié. The Elephants secure victory in Bouaké as Hervé Renard makes his return. -
CAN 2027 (Q): the DRC faces Equatorial Guinea in the opening match
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has successfully launched its campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The Leopards triumphed over Equatorial Guinea (2-0) this Thursday in Kinshasa, thanks to Chancel Mbemba and Yoane Wissa. The Democratic Republic of… -
CAN 2027 Qualifiers: Madagascar drops Boucher and sends a replacement to Nigeria
The Troyes goalkeeper was removed from the squad after resurfacing comments made in 2018. The Malagasy team has sent a replacement ahead of their opening match. -
CAN 2027 Qualifiers: 21 new coaches take the stage
The CAN 2027 qualifiers open with 21 new coaches on the African benches. Patrick Vieira in Senegal, Hervé Renard in Côte d’Ivoire, and Pitso Mosimane in South Africa exemplify this significant renewal. -
CAN 2027 Qualifiers: Semenyo ruled out ahead of Ivory Coast-Ghana clash
Ghana will begin the CAN 2027 qualifiers without Antoine Semenyo. The Manchester City forward has left the squad due to a persistent ankle issue. -
Senegal: Mendy reveals he refused to return despite Vieira’s call
The Senegalese goalkeeper states that the new head coach tried to change his mind. After a few days of reflection, he maintained his retirement announced on September 13. -
CAN 2027 Qualifiers: Onyedika available, Nigeria avoids another withdrawal
After suffering a shoulder injury with Eintracht Frankfurt, Raphael Onyedika is expected to join the Super Eagles for the first two matchdays of the CAN 2027 qualifiers. -
CAN 2027 Qualifiers: Egypt loses Hamdi Fathi, Omar Fayed called up as reinforcement
Injured while with Al-Wakrah, Hamdi Fathi will miss the first two rounds of the CAN 2027 qualifiers. Egypt has called up Omar Fayed ahead of facing Angola. -
CAN 2027 Qualifiers: Algeria loses Bentaleb, Bourabaa called up as reinforcement
Injured while playing for Lille against Nice, Nabil Bentaleb will miss the start of the CAN 2027 qualifiers with Algeria. Adil Bourabaa has been called up as reinforcement. -
Premier League: After his red card, Abdul Fatawu targeted by racist abuse
The English club has contacted authorities following online racist attacks against the Ghanaian winger, who was sent off on Saturday during the defeat to Everton. -
CAN 2027 Qualifiers: Kudus withdraws, Ghana adds nine players ahead of Ivory Coast clash
Carlos Queiroz has expanded Ghana's squad ahead of the CAN 2027 qualifiers. Mohammed Fuseini is among the reinforcements called up for the trip to Bouaké. -
CAN 2027 Qualifiers: Kossounou ruled out, Ivory Coast reshuffles defense ahead of Ghana clash
Odilon Kossounou is sidelined with a left thigh injury, as confirmed by Atalanta on Monday, just three days before the match against Ghana. -
CAN 2027 Qualifiers: Lemina and Allevinah ruled out, Gabon calls up two reinforcements ahead of clash with Morocco
Sébastien Migné's squad has been reshuffled just days before the trip to Morocco, with two injury withdrawals and two reinforcements. -
CAN 2027 Qualifiers: Hakimi joins Morocco despite injury
The captain of the Atlas Lions has been called up for the September window, but his first match is already blocked by a CAF suspension, and his right thigh remains under observation. -
Amina Orfi becomes world No. 1 in squash at 19, setting a record
Crowned at the Qatar Classic, the 19-year-old Egyptian dethrones Hania El Hammamy and breaks a world record that had stood since 1984. -
CAN 2027 Qualifiers: Osimhen ruled out, Awoniyi steps in ahead of Madagascar
Victor Osimhen will miss Nigeria's first two matches in the CAN 2027 qualifiers. Taiwo Awoniyi has been called up to replace him against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. -
Cricket: Ngidi ruled out, third fast bowler absent against Australia
South Africa will face Australia without Lungi Ngidi, who is sidelined with a thigh injury. He joins Kagiso Rabada and Ottneil Baartman among the unavailable fast bowlers for the three ODIs. -
Premier League: Bryan Mbeumo wins inaugural SuperSport African Player of the Month award
The Cameroonian forward for Manchester United is the first winner of the new SuperSport African Premier League Player of the Month award, determined by fan votes for August 2026. -
South Africa: Mosimane calls up five new players ahead of Guinea clash
Pitso Mosimane has named five players who have never been called up before to the Bafana Bafana in his final squad of 30 for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. South Africa will host Guinea on September 26. -
Nigeria: Ilenikhena, Okonkwo and James called up for the first time
Éric Chelle has called up Arthur Okonkwo, Isaac James, and George Ilenikhena for the first time to the Super Eagles, who are set to launch their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau.