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Tanzania coach Miguel Gamondi has named 53 players to begin preparations for AFCON 2025, with a strong presence from the domestic league and several key foreign-based players, ahead of a first showdown against Nigeria. Tanzania coach Miguel Gamondi published an…

FC Barcelona sporting director Deco dismissed the possibility of a loan for Lionel Messi, saying the Inter Miami captain remains tied to his club and that such a scenario was never considered internally. FC Barcelona sporting director Deco cooled speculation…

The semifinals of the UFOA-B school tournament, a qualifier for CAN Scolaire 2026, concluded on Wednesday, with mixed fortunes for the Beninese teams. In the boys’ competition, the U15 Cheetahs delivered a solid performance to secure their place in the…

FIFA finally gave in to pressure from European clubs by postponing by one week the release of African internationals for the CAN 2025, disrupting the preparation of several national teams as the tournament approaches. The saga over the release of…

A little over two weeks before the kickoff of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Benin’s head coach, Gernot Rohr, revealed the first list of players selected for the final tournament in Morocco. Head coach Gernot Rohr has selected a…

Deprived of five starters, suspended for its opener against the DRC, Benin will have to field a deeply reshuffled squad to begin AFCON 2025 in Morocco. A situation that does not, however, worry coach Gernot Rohr. For its fifth participation…

For Bradley Wright-Phillips, the Messi–Ronaldo duel was settled long ago: the Argentine brings a magic and influence to the game that the Portuguese doesn’t match. A clear stance that reignites an ever-hot debate as the two legends approach the end…

Despite the reluctance of IFAB and national leagues, FIFA is pushing to include corners in the VAR protocol at the 2026 World Cup, a major change that could transform the refereeing of set pieces. FIFA is preparing to make a…

Stunning at the Camp Nou, Barça won 3-1 against an Atlético that had been in great form and now has a four-point lead, while awaiting Real Madrid’s response in Bilbao. Barça has pulled further ahead at the top of LaLiga.…

FC St. Pauli provided an update on Andréas Hountondji, who was hurt in the thigh this weekend in the Bundesliga. And the German club said the Beninese international is suffering from a minor thigh muscle injury. A starter this weekend…

Nigeria coach Eric Chelle has unveiled a large provisional squad mixing established players and new faces, as the Super Eagles enter the final stretch ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria coach Eric Chelle announced on Tuesday his…

Less than a month before CAN 2025, Cameroon finds itself plunged into a new storm with the dismissal of Marc Brys. La Fecafoot has handed the reins to David Pagou, while the Belgian coach vehemently contests his ousting. The storm…

U.S. President Donald Trump will attend a ceremony on Friday at the Kennedy Center that is at the heart of preparations for the 2026 World Cup, amid a particularly tense political climate. The White House confirmed Monday that U.S. President…

At 18, the young prodigy of FC Barcelona hides neither his admiration for Lionel Messi nor his eagerness at the thought of facing the Argentine legend at the Finalissima 2026. While praising the immense career of the Inter Miami captain,…

Brazil’s coach, Carlo Ancelotti, reminded that only players in impeccable form will be picked for the 2026 World Cup, casting doubt over Neymar and Vinicius Jr.’s presence on his list. Brazil’s coach, Carlo Ancelotti, sent a clear message to his…

With less than three weeks to go before the kick-off of CAN 2025, FECAFOOT has ended Marc Brys’s mandate, immediately replacing him with David Pagou to lead the Indomitable Lions to Morocco. Cameroon is entering the final stretch before CAN…

The DR Congo coach has announced the list of players selected for the final phase of AFCON 2025. And Sébastien Desabre has called up 26 Leopards. The final DR Congo squad for AFCON 2025 has been released. Coach Sébastien Desabre…

South Africa’s national team coach, Hugo Broos, has unveiled his final squad for AFCON 2025 in Morocco. A mostly home-based core strengthened by a few foreign-based talents. With less than three weeks until the kick-off of AFCON 2025 in Morocco,…

Runner-up in the last edition in Ivory Coast, Nigerian midfielder Alex Iwobi believes the Super Eagles have the tools needed to go and lift the AFCON 2025 trophy in Morocco. With only a few weeks until the final phase of…

FC Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal talks about his choice to represent La Roja, a decision driven by the demands of European football without denying his Moroccan roots. Lamine Yamal explained the reasons that led him to choose the Spanish national…

FC Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal called the beautiful goal he scored against France at Euro 2024 the most important and symbolic goal of his career. FC Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal revealed the strike that remains, to this day, the most…

Deprived of five starters, suspended for its opening match against the DRC, Benin will have to field a heavily reshuffled squad to start AFCON 2025 in Morocco. For its fifth participation in the Africa Cup of Nations, Benin had hoped…

Matchday 10 of Ligue 1 reshuffled the deck with SOBEMAP taking control, Coton FC’s slump and a series of tight matches that further tighten the top of the table. Matchday 10 delivered its share of confirmations and twists this weekend,…

Courted by Nigeria and eligible for Morocco, forward Edna Imade, on loan from Bayern Munich, has chosen Spain, putting an end to all suspense. On loan this season from Bayern Munich, Edna Imade will no longer wear the colors of…

The only candidate for his succession, the president of the Cameroonian federation, Samuel Eto’o, was comfortably re-elected amid persistent institutional tensions. In office since 2021, the president of FECAFOOT, Samuel Eto’o, was re-elected for a second four-year term. Without a…

After long targeting Liverpool’s French defender Ibrahima Konaté, Real Madrid has withdrawn from negotiations, while the Reds continue talks to extend their player’s contract. Real Madrid has finally decided to abandon the pursuit of Ibrahima Konaté, according to Athletic Football.…

In Bolivia, the clash between Real Oruro and Blooming escalated into an all-out brawl after the final whistle, leading to a police intervention and the opening of a disciplinary investigation. The evening was supposed to decide a qualifier for the…

Tehran announced that none of its representatives will travel to Washington on December 5, denouncing an American “political” decision after several visas were denied to the Iranian delegation. Iran announced on Friday that it would boycott the World Cup draw…

At 38, Lionel Messi continues to bend the MLS to his will and is carrying Inter Miami toward an end of the season that could crown one of the last great chapters of his career. Propelled by an exceptional Lionel…

Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca confirmed that young English attacking midfielder Cole Palmer is fit to start on Sunday for the London derby against Arsenal, after more than two months out. Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca said Cole Palmer is fit to…