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Congo: Claude Le Roy appointed as the coach of the Red Devils, Omar Daf as assistant
Claude Le Roy is returning to lead the Red Devils of Congo for a second term, five years after his last experience in a coaching role. The French… -
Libreville 2: Oligui Nguema facing the test of his campaign promises
Launched with great fanfare on March 28, 2025, by Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, the Libreville 2 project was meant to mark Gabon’s entry into a new urban era.… -
Chad: the discreet return of French officers reignites the debate on sovereignty
One year after the departure of the last French soldiers from Chad, military cooperation between N’Djamena and Paris appears to be resuming in a more discreet form. According… -
DRC: Tshisekedi honors Fally Ipupa after his double concert at Stade de France
Félix Tshisekedi decorated Fally Ipupa with the rank of Knight of the National Order of the Leopard after his historic double concert at the Stade de France. Through… -
“Don’t impose anything on them,” Oligui Nguema advocates for an inclusive approach towards AES.
From Libreville, Brice Oligui Nguema is urging Africa to change its approach towards the countries of the Sahel States Alliance (AES). In a statement on France 24, the… -
2026 World Cup: the DRC unveils an ambitious list for its grand return
More than fifty years after its last participation, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is making its return to the world stage. The Leopards will compete in the… -
CAN U17 2026: the favorites are already on track.
The 16th edition of the Africa U-17 Cup of Nations officially kicked off on Wednesday in Morocco, with a first day marked by contrasting results. While the host… -
DRC back in the World Cup, 52 years later: a feat hailed by FIFA and CAF
Beating Jamaica in the playoff, the DRC clinches its qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking a historic return to the global stage more than half a… -
Congo-Brazzaville: federation president sentenced to life in prison.
Convicted of embezzlement and money laundering, Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas, president of the Congolese Football Federation, was sentenced on Tuesday to life imprisonment by the Congolese judiciary. The Congolese… -
Friendly: Nigeria beat Cameroon 3-1 in Yaoundé
Beaten in the first half, the Nigerian women’s team reacted with authority by dominating Cameroon (3-1) in Yaoundé to level the two-leg friendly series. The Nigerian women’s team… -
World Cup 2026: FIFA sets February 16 as the verdict on Nigeria’s appeal against DR Congo
FIFA will issue its decision on February 16 regarding Nigeria’s claim concerning the eligibility of several Congolese players, a ruling that could be crucial for the Super Eagles’… -
FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers: Benin vs Egypt, DR Congo vs Ivory Coast — schedule for the 3rd round
From February 6 to 14, 2026, the African U20 women’s teams will face off in the third round of FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying, with several promising… -
Gabon: 605 candidates vying to become the new national team coach
The head coach position for Gabon’s Panthers attracted 605 applicants, reflecting the growing international interest in the national team. The Gabonese Football Federation (FEGAFOOT) recorded unprecedented enthusiasm following… -
After AFCON, the towel controversy resurfaces in the CAF Cup.
Incidents involving staff at Mohammed V Stadium during Wydad–Maniema Union have rekindled a controversy already seen during AFCON 2025, which has gone viral on social media. Less than… -
The Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno receives the 2026 African Peace Prize
The president of Chad, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, was awarded the African Peace Prize 2026, a distinction that underscores his role in stabilizing and resolving conflicts across the… -
AFCON 2025: Samuel Eto’o heavily sanctioned by CAF after Morocco – Cameroon
Found guilty of breaches of sportsmanship and misconduct after the quarterfinal loss to Morocco, the president of Fécafoot, Samuel Eto’o, was handed a four-match suspension and a $20,000… -
AFCON 2025: “We will get our revenge,” Samuel Eto’o after Cameroon’s elimination.
Eliminated in the quarterfinals by Morocco, Cameroon received a strong message from its president Samuel Eto’o, determined to turn this disappointment into the starting point for an announced… -
CAN 2025 / Quarterfinals: Mali vs Senegal, Cameroon vs Morocco, the schedule for this Friday
The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 enters its decisive phase with two showdowns this Friday, between the Senegal–Mali derby and the explosive Morocco–Cameroon clash, for a place in… -
CAN 2025: “the real lion is the Indomitable”, Rigobert Song launches the Cameroon-Morocco showdown
In a long interview given to France 24, Rigobert Song spoke about the CAN 2025 quarterfinal between Cameroon and Morocco. And the former coach of the Indomitable Lions… -
AFCON 2025: Top scorers’ ranking ahead of the quarterfinals
With four goals to his name before the quarterfinals, the Moroccan Brahim Díaz leads a dense pack of African stars and has established himself as the standout figure… -
AFCON 2025: the quarterfinal matchups and schedule
Following Tuesday’s round of 16 matches, the fixtures for the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco have officially been decided, with several high-stakes clashes on… -
CAN 2025: Algeria ousts the DRC and advances to the quarterfinals
With a goal by Boulbina in extra time, Algeria defeated the DRC (1-0) this Tuesday in the Round of 16 at CAN 2025. A precious victory for the… -
Gabon: A new government sworn in to boost efficiency (list)
The President of the Transition in Gabon, Brice Oligui Nguema, has formed a government of 31 ministers, Gabonese authorities announced. This announcement comes a few months after the… -
Everyone predicts Faustin-Archange Touadéra’s victory in the CAR presidential election.
December 28 is a historic day for the Central African Republic (CAR). The quadruple poll took place for the first time in years. Nevertheless, what draws the most… -
AFCON 2025: Ivory Coast, DR Congo, Algeria, the schedule for this Tuesday
The Round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations comes to a close this Tuesday with two clashes on the schedule: Algeria – DR Congo and… -
AFCON 2025 – Cameroon: a victory, but defensive frailties to address before facing Morocco
Cameroon qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations by beating South Africa 2-1 on January 4 in Rabat. A valuable win, built on clinical… -
AFCON 2025 – Round of 16: Cameroon eliminates South Africa (2-1)
Cameroon qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations by beating South Africa 2-1 on January 4, 2026, at the Al Medina Stadium in Rabat.… -
CAN 2025: Benin, Senegal, Nigeria, the schedule for this Saturday
Friday’s fixtures across Africa’s pitches mark the second matchday of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations group stage. The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations continues this Saturday with… -
CAN 2025: Burkina Faso comes from behind to beat Equatorial Guinea
With a goal by Edmond Tapsoba in stoppage time, Burkina Faso took the upper hand over Equatorial Guinea (2-1) on Wednesday in the opening match of Group E… -
“We would have deserved at least a draw,” Gernot Rohr after DR Congo 1-0 Benin
Beaten narrowly by DR Congo (1-0) in their CAN 2025 opening match, the Benin Cheetahs delivered an encouraging performance. In the post-match press conference, Benin coach Gernot Rohr…
