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Benin continues its strong run in the U20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. Already victorious in the first leg (1-0), the Junior Amazons confirmed their superiority this Friday, February 13, 2026, by handing Egypt a convincing 4-0 defeat in the return…

With a hat-trick from Romaine Gandonou, Benin comfortably disposed of Egypt (4-0) this Friday in Lomé as part of the return leg of the third qualifying round for the 2026 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The Amazones will face DR Congo…

Mohamed Salisu will miss the 2026 World Cup after suffering a serious knee injury in January, a blow for Ghana just months before the tournament. The news came as a crushing blow for Ghana. After suffering an ACL tear in…

Scheduled to start at 3 p.m. (GMT), the Benin – Egypt match counting toward the return leg of the third qualifying round for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup was delayed by an hour due to… bees that invaded…

The Confederation of African Football plans to expand the Africa Cup of Nations to 28 teams and to confirm a four-year cycle to strengthen the tournament’s competitiveness and global reach. The Africa Cup of Nations could soon take on a…

Following the incidents that occurred during the CAN 2025 final, the CAF announces a tightening of its regulations to prevent any further outbursts and to strengthen its disciplinary arsenal. The CAN 2025 final, held in Morocco, did not just crown…

Meeting this Friday in Dar es-Salaam, the CAF confirmed that AFCON 2027 would go ahead despite rumors of a postponement, while also announcing a major reform of the calendar starting in 2028. The idea of a postponement proved short-lived. While…

Thrashed 4-0 by Atlético Madrid in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final, Barça will have to pull off a remarkable comeback in the return leg to keep their Copa del Rey run alive. Not an impossible task…

Swept 4-0 by Atlético de Madrid in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg, Barça conceded four goals in the first half, the first since the European trauma of 2020. FC Barcelona endured a nightmare evening on Thursday, heavily beaten…

Gathered in Dar es-Salaam, the executive committee of the Confederation of African Football must decide the fate of two major competitions, between a possible postponement and a change of host country. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is about to…

Having a tough season with Liverpool, Mohamed Salah has seen his output drop drastically, to the point of drawing harsh criticism from former defender Frank Leboeuf. Frank Leboeuf did not mince words about Mohamed Salah. The former Chelsea defender believes…

While praising Cristiano Ronaldo’s exceptional longevity, Brazilian legend Roberto Carlos believes that Cristiano Ronaldo would not be the first to reach the mythical milestone of a thousand goals. Roberto Carlos made a point of setting the record straight about the…

Between calculations, decisive duels and total suspense in several groups, qualification for the CAF Champions League quarterfinals is at stake this weekend on the African pitches. The CAF Champions League group stage delivers its verdict this weekend. On the occasion…

Suffering a muscle strain, Lionel Messi could miss the start of the MLS season and his participation in the showdown against Spain in March is in doubt. A setback for Lionel Messi just days before the MLS season kickoff. Inter…

The Turkish club Galatasaray is believed to have set the release clause for Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen at €80 million, targeted by Barça to prepare for the post-Lewandowski. Galatasaray does not intend to undersell Victor Osimhen. According to several Turkish…

Eligible for Nigeria and Austria, Borussia Dortmund midfielder Chukwuemeka would be in advanced talks with the Austrian Football Federation ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Carney Chukwuemeka could soon decide on his international future. The former Chelsea midfielder, now at…

The former Real Madrid coach, Fabio Capello, believes that, despite his outstanding effectiveness, Cristiano Ronaldo does not possess the natural talent of the three legends, Messi, Maradona, and Ronaldo Nazario, whom he places above the Portuguese. Fabio Capello has not…

The Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, praised Thomas Frank’s work and his personal qualities, after he was thanked by Tottenham following a string of worrying results in the Premier League. Mikel Arteta sent a message of support to Thomas Frank, who…

Barça face Atlético Madrid this Thursday in the Copa del Rey. Several Blaugrana regulars will be missing for this meeting. The Copa del Rey takes center stage this Thursday with the semi-final matches. The heavy favorite to win the trophy,…

After nearly five years of legal and political tensions, Real Madrid has reached an agreement with UEFA, effectively ending the highly controversial Super League project. Nearly five years after the announcement of a European Super League, the saga is coming…

Under contract with Nigeria until 2027, the Super Eagles’ head coach Eric Chelle is on Marseille’s shortlist after the departure of Italian coach Roberto De Zerbi, who was fired this Wednesday. Eric Chelle, the current head coach of the Super…

Beaten by Newcastle and stuck in 16th place on the table, Tottenham Hotspur have decided to part ways with their manager Thomas Franck, the club’s worst win percentage in the Premier League era. Tottenham have parted ways with Thomas Frank…

Despite the attention sparked by the Super Eagles’ run at AFCON 2025, the Nigerian Football Federation says that their coach, Eric Chelle, who is still under contract for another year, will not be leaving his post. The Nigerian Football Federation…

On the eve of the final day of the group stage, Egyptian Mahmoud Hassan ‘Trézéguet’ tops the CAF Champions League’s top scorers standings, under direct threat from his pursuers. On the eve of the sixth and final day of the…

Leading in set-piece attacks and dead-ball situations, the Merengues confirm their effectiveness after their success at Valencia and stay in touch with Barça. Real Madrid continues to display impressive efficiency in La Liga. According to data published by OptaJose, the…

Long courted, Liverpool winger Victor Osimhen is now in talks with Al Ittihad, who are ready to pull off a big coup to compensate for its recent high-profile departures. Saudi Arabia has never stopped watching Mohamed Salah. A major figure…

The Nigeria coach, Eric Chelle, praised the impeccable mentality of his forward Victor Osimhen, the first to arrive at training and promoted to vice-captain of the Super Eagles. The Super Eagles coach, Éric Chelle, did not stint in praise for…

At just 18 years old, Barcelona’s prodigy Lamine Yamal shines on the pitch while insisting on an ordinary teenage life to keep his balance away from football. At just 18, Lamine Yamal is emerging as one of Barcelona’s breakout stars…

According to the English press, a message sent by Karim Benzema, while on his way to Al-Hilal, is said to have intensified Cristiano Ronaldo’s unease and fueled his standoff with Al-Nassr’s management. A simple private message would have lit the…

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta hailed Pep Guardiola’s major influence, which he regards as the greatest coach in history for having revolutionized the modern game. Mikel Arteta did not hesitate to praise Pep Guardiola. The Arsenal manager designated his former mentor,…