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Having beaten Eswatini (3-0) this Monday in the 10th day of qualifying, Cape Verde has clinched its ticket to the 2026 World Cup finals. Held to a draw by Angola (0-0), Cameroon will play in the playoffs. Cape Verde will…

The 3rd matchday of Beninese Ligue 1 delivered its verdict this weekend, with SOBEMAP FC and Buffles FC confirming their excellent start to the season. At the bottom of the table, Espoir FC remain bottom, still without a single point.…

Discover the matches on the schedule this Monday across African pitches, counting for the tenth matchday of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The 2026 World Cup qualifiers in the Africa zone continue this Monday with several matches across the continent.…

A little more than 24 hours from the decisive clash with Nigeria, Benin has never seemed so close to a first-ever qualification for the World Cup. Between measured confidence and humility, coach Gernot Rohr firmly believes in the feat. The…

Five African nations have already punched their ticket for the 2026 World Cup as the final day of qualifying wraps up this week. Ghana has secured its spot for the 2026 World Cup, becoming the fifth African nation to join…

South Africa captain Ronwen Williams believes Benin will not be able to beat Nigeria in the decisive 2026 World Cup qualifying match scheduled for Tuesday. South Africa captain Ronwen Williams remains hopeful despite a complicated situation in the race for…

The second edition of the Ligue 1 McDonald’s – Academy Trophy, organized by Canal+ in Cotonou, Benin, lived up to all expectations. Between talent scouting and learning, African youth football shone. Cotonou’s Stade de l’Amitié Général Mathieu Kérékou buzzed for…

Captain of the Super Eagles, William Troost-Ekong commented on the hard-fought win over Lesotho. The Nigerian defender praised the Crocodiles’ resistance and urged his teammates to keep the same determination ahead of the decisive clash with Benin. The captain of…

Benin coach Gernot Rohr will have to do without two key players for the final match of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday against Nigeria in Uyo. The Guépards will have to do without Sessi d’Almeida and Yohan Roche,…

Suspended for accumulating bookings, Ademola Lookman will miss Nigeria’s final qualifying match against Benin. His coach, Eric Chelle, was reassuring ahead of this decisive meeting. Nigeria will have to do without Ademola Lookman for the home game against Benin next…

Held to a draw by Zimbabwe (0-0), South Africa sees its hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup seriously jeopardized. Coach Hugo Broos admits the situation is now out of his team’s hands. South Africa failed to make the…

Benin’s coach, Gernot Rohr, expects another tough battle as his players prepare to face Nigeria next Tuesday, as part of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. On Friday, the Cheetahs secured a valuable 1-0 win on Rwandan soil, at the Amahoro…

With a second-half goal from Tosin Aiyegun, Benin beat Rwanda 1-0 on Friday in 2026 World Cup qualifying. In South Africa, Nigeria got the better of Lesotho 2-1. Mission accomplished for Benin. Traveling to Rwanda on Friday for the 9th…

Find out the results of the matches played this afternoon across Africa, part of the 9th matchday of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The 9th matchday of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers continues this Friday, with several matches played across…

Lesotho faces Nigeria this Friday (5:00 PM) in matchday 9 of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Already eliminated, the Crocodiles don’t intend to make things easy for the Super Eagles, who absolutely must take the three points to keep believing…

Rwanda takes on Benin this Friday in Kigali, as part of the 9th matchday of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The official lineups of both teams have been released. Currently fourth with 11 points — level with Nigeria but behind…

The Benin Football Federation published, on Thursday October 9, the list of 24 players selected to face Nigeria in the second round of the 2026 Women’s AFCON qualifiers, scheduled to be held in Morocco. The list of Amazons chosen for…

As two decisive matches against Rwanda and Nigeria approach, Gernot Rohr gauges the historic stakes awaiting Benin. The Franco-German coach hopes to lead the Cheetahs to a first-ever World Cup qualification. A few hours from a historic turning point, Benin’s…

The match-ups for the FIFA U-20 World Cup quarter-finals are now set, after the final round-of-16 matches played on Thursday and into Friday night. Morocco qualified for the quarter-finals by beating South Korea (2-1). The Atlas Lion Cubs are thus…

Ahead of hosting Benin for their final home match of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Adel Amrouche and his men are showing unwavering determination. The Rwandan coach believes in his team’s fighting spirit to stay in contention for qualification. On…

Ahead of France’s qualifying match against Azerbaijan, Kylian Mbappé defended Lamine Yamal, who has been heavily criticised over his private life. The captain of the French team is calling for the 18-year-old Barcelona player to be “left alone” and for…

Less than 24 hours before the decisive match against Benin, counting for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, the captain of the Rwandan national team, Djihad Bizimana, called on his teammates for unity and fighting spirit. The Amavubi, still in the…

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin praised Cristiano Ronaldo’s outstanding career. The Slovenian official believes the Portuguese legend is undoubtedly among the three greatest footballers in history. UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin heaped praise on Cristiano Ronaldo. According to him, the Portuguese star…

Already eliminated from the race for the 2026 World Cup, Zimbabwe wants to play its part to the end. Their coach, Michael Nees, says his team will approach the clash with South Africa with seriousness and determination. Even with nothing…

Former Australian MMA athlete Suman Mokhtarian was shot dead Wednesday night in Sydney’s northwestern suburbs. Authorities suspect a premeditated attack linked to organized crime. The MMA world is in mourning. Suman Mokhtarian, a former mixed martial arts fighter who competed…

The final phase of season 2 of the Ligue 1 McDonald’s – Trophée des Académies is taking place this week (October 8 to 12) in Cotonou. An event by Canal+ that blends competition, training and sports reality TV, to reveal…

At 40, Al Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first football player to reach the symbolic £1 billion mark, thanks to a historic new contract signed with Al Nassr. Cristiano Ronaldo has reached a historic milestone. The Al Nassr captain…

Conor McGregor, UFC star, has accepted an 18-month suspension for violating the anti-doping policy. Despite this sanction, the Irish fighter will be eligible to take part in a special fight at the White House on June 14, Donald Trump’s 80th…

Comfortable 5-0 winners over the Central African Republic, Ghana took a big step toward the 2026 World Cup. The Black Stars need only one point on the final matchday to confirm their qualification, while Egypt has already punched their ticket…

Despite a difficult situation in the qualifiers, Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong remains hopeful. The defender says Nigeria still believes in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Nigeria refuses to give up. Three points behind the top of Group C,…