Southern Africa

Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina on Tuesday named the first members of his new government, prioritizing the security sector. Manantsoa Rakotoarivelo Deramasinjaka has been appointed to head the Armed…

South Africa’s ambassador to France, Emmanuel Nkosinathi “Nathi” Mthethwa, was found dead on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 in Paris, after having disappeared the day before. French authorities have…

South Africa’s national coach, Hugo Broos, has unveiled the list of players selected for the matches against Zimbabwe and Rwanda this month, as part of the 2026 World…

Madagascar’s national coach, Corentin Martins, has unveiled his squad list for the matches against Mali and the Comoros next October, counting toward 2026 World Cup qualifying. Madagascar return…

At the U20 World Cup in Chile, African teams had a tough start: Egypt, South Africa and Nigeria were defeated, leaving only Morocco to save face with a…

Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina announced on Monday, September 29, 2025, the dissolution of his government, following a wave of popular protests marked by violence that left at least…

Nigeria began its 2025 U20 World Cup campaign with a defeat (0-1) against Norway. Meanwhile, South Africa lost to France (1-2). In their opening match in Group F…

South Africa has reacted to the sanction imposed on it by FIFA for fielding an ineligible player in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. And SAFA announced it will…

The Angolan Football Federation announced the appointment of Patrice Beaumelle as head of the Palancas Negras. It’s official. Patrice Beaumelle is the new national coach of Angola. The…

FIFA docked South Africa three points and three goals for fielding an ineligible player against Lesotho during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. A decision that propels Benin to…

South Africa’s national team coach, Hugo Broos, has revealed the provisional list of players selected for the October camp. The Belgian coach has called up an expanded squad…

FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against the South African Football Association (SAFA) for fielding a suspended player in the 2-0 win over Lesotho on March 21 in Polokwane,…

FIFA’s silence on the South Africa case, which fielded an ineligible player during the March qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, continues to draw reactions worldwide. The latest…

Including goals from Steve Mounié and Andreas Hountondji, Benin thrashed Lesotho (4-0) this Tuesday in 2026 World Cup qualifying. The win brings the Cheetahs back to within three…

Nigeria and South Africa played out a 1-1 draw on Tuesday, on Matchday 8 of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The result further diminishes the Super Eagles’ chances…

Benin faces Lesotho on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 as part of matchday 8 of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Where can you watch the match live? Decisive match…

Nigeria coach Eric Chelle has called on FIFA to rule quickly on a possible three-point deduction that could hit South Africa, who are accused of fielding an ineligible…

South African winger Oswin Appollis expects a top-level clash against Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Tuesday, on Matchday 8 of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers (African zone). The showdown…

With three matchdays left in the qualifiers, several nations are already out of the running for the 2026 World Cup final tournament, with Togo, Congo, and Lesotho not…

South Africa defeated Lesotho 3-0 on Friday in the 7th round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, while Benin secured a 1-0 win over Zimbabwe. The Cheetahs of…

Benin faces Zimbabwe this Friday at 5:00 p.m. (GMT+1) in the 7th round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The starting elevens for both teams have been announced.…

Benin will face Zimbabwe this Friday, September 5, 2025, in the 7th round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Where can you follow the match live? It’s a…

The African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup are in full swing. After Thursday’s matches, the 7th round continues this Friday with a packed schedule: no fewer than…

The South African national team will have to cope without two more key players ahead of their decisive 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho and Nigeria. Hanover…

The African Nations Championship (CHAN) final is now set. On Tuesday, Madagascar and Morocco booked their places in the competition’s last act. In Dar es Salaam, the Malagasy…

Madagascar secured its ticket to the CHAN 2025 final after its win over Sudan (1-0). A deserved victory for the Barea, who finished the match with 10 men.…

With a goal from Chiwendu Ihezuo in the second half, Nigeria overcame Botswana (1-0) on Thursday evening, in the group stage of the Women’s AFCON 2025. A valuable…

Zambia defeated Senegal (3-2) on Wednesday evening in the second round of group stages of the 2025 Women’s African Cup of Nations. Host of the tournament, Morocco rallied…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a significant revaluation of cash prizes for the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. This is without a…

Discover the full schedule of the group stage of the Women’s AFCON 2025. The tournament will take place in Morocco, from July 5 to 26. Just two more…