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Eleven years after leading Ivory Coast to the continental title, Hervé Renard is back on the Elephants’ bench. The Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) officially announced on Tuesday the appointment of the French coach as head coach of the national A team, with the mission of continuing the positive performance trend of Ivorian football. Ivory Coast […]

The group phase of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations has delivered its first verdicts. Cameroon, Morocco, and Algeria are the first teams to secure their places in the quarter-finals of the competition. The quarter-final bracket for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is starting to take shape. Three teams have already confirmed […]

Despite the historical run achieved by Côte d’Ivoire at the 2026 World Cup, Emerse Faé has not been retained as head coach of the Elephants. The Ivorian Football Federation is now working to find a successor before the start of the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Appointed as head coach in the […]

After more than two years at the helm of the Ivorian national team, Emerse Faé will not continue his mission. The Ivorian Football Federation officially announced, this Friday, the end of his contract, praising the work accomplished by the French technician of Ivorian origin, particularly the qualification of the Elephants for the 2026 World Cup. […]

The Tunisian Football Federation has found a successor for Hervé Renard. After several weeks of uncertainty, Moein Chaâbani is leaving RS Berkane to take the reins of the national team, with the agreement of the Moroccan club. Tunisia has finally found its new head coach. After a disappointing performance at the 2026 World Cup and […]

The draw for the UFOA B U20 tournament 2027, qualifying for the U20 Africa Cup of Nations, placed Benin in Group A alongside the host country, Ivory Coast, and Niger. The competition will take place from July 26 to August 9, 2026. The U20 Cheetahs now know their first opponents in the race for the […]

After more than a decade serving the Senegalese national team, Sadio Mané has announced the end of his international career. At 34 years old, the forward leaves behind an immense legacy, notably marked by the title at CAN 2021. A major chapter of Senegalese football turns. Sadio Mané has announced his international retirement, bringing an […]

Despite the narrow defeat (3-2) in the first leg, the head coach of the U17 Amazons, Idah Azonsou, remains convinced that Benin can turn the tables on Nigeria in the return match. A victory would allow the Beninese team to secure their very first qualification in history for a U17 Women’s World Cup. The head […]

The African Football Confederation has officially launched the call for applications to host the Africa Cups of Nations in 2028, 2032, and 2036. The 54 member federations are now invited to submit their bids as part of a process overseen by the CAF and its technical partners. The African Football Confederation (CAF) has opened the […]

Beaten 3-2 by the Flamingos in Ikenne during the first leg of the third round of qualifiers, the U17 Amazons from Benin delivered a courageous performance. Thanks to their ability to respond to Nigerian attacks, they still have a chance before the return match scheduled for July 11 in Lomé. The U17 Amazons lost to […]

The second day of the group stage of the U17 AFCON 2026 reshuffled the cards this Sunday. While Tanzania secured its spot in the knockout stage with a resounding victory over Angola, Senegal found renewed hope by dominating Ghana. Algeria, for its part, confirmed its ambitions against South Africa. The second day of the group […]

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 nation was held to a draw in their opener, Ivory Coast and Uganda struck a big blow in Group B. The curtain rose on CAN U17 2026 […]

Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili will not be able to represent Turkey: World Athletics has rejected her request, citing adherence to the rules governing transfers of sporting allegiance. World Athletics has rejected Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili’s request for a change of sporting nationality, as she wished to represent Turkey. A major setback for the athlete, who […]

The Rabat Court of Appeal has upheld the sanctions imposed on several fans involved in the riots during the AFCON 2025 final between Morocco and Senegal. The legal saga is over. The Rabat Court of Appeal has confirmed the convictions handed down at first instance against several fans involved in the incidents surrounding the AFCON […]

As the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 approaches, Uganda is betting on openness by announcing visa-free entry for foreign visitors, with the aim of attracting supporters and tourists in large numbers. It’s a strong signal to the continent. In view of the Africa Cup of Nations 2027, Uganda has decided to waive visa fees for […]

Victorious over Morocco (1-0) in the placement match, Benin clinches third place at the African School Football Championship and earns its first medal in the competition. This time, Benin does not leave empty-handed. After two editions finishing just off the podium, the young Guépardeaux have taken a step forward by securing third place in the […]

At the heart of the criticism following the incidents that occurred during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Achraf Hakimi apologized, acknowledging a tarnished image despite Morocco’s strong run. The captain of the Atlas Lions, Achraf Hakimi, revisited the controversies that marred the end of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, notably around the towel-related […]

Benin’s U15 school team, held by Uganda, saw their dream of reaching the final blown away in a penalty shootout at the African Championship of School Football. Benin’s team once again falls short of the final. Facing Uganda in the semi-final of the African Championship of School Football, the young Cheetahs delivered a brave performance, […]