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Discover the results of the matches played last week, counting for the first leg of the preliminary first round of the CAF Cup. African pitches were last week the scene of the first-leg matches of the preliminary first round of the CAF Cup. Regulars in this competition, Ivorian side FC San Pedro, Tanzanian Azam FC […]
Benin faced Guinea on Friday in Lomé in the first leg of the second qualifying round for the 2026 U20 Women’s World Cup. And the Amazons won 5-1. The U20 Amazons hit hard. Playing in Lomé, they comfortably beat Guinea 5-1 on Friday, September 19, in the first leg of the second qualifying round for […]
In the lead-up to the Zone West B qualifying tournament for the U17 Africa Cup of Nations, the sub-regional body published the list of officials selected to oversee the matches. Two Beninese are included in the group. The UFOA West B Confederation unveiled the list of officials appointed for the qualifying tournament for the U17 […]
Former FC Barcelona forward Martin Braithwaite reflected on Lionel Messi’s departure in 2021, an episode that had upended the Catalan club’s recent history. The Danish international believes the Argentine, now 38 and a player for Inter Miami after a stint at Paris Saint-Germain, didn’t deserve to end his time at Barça like that. « It […]
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) marked, this Thursday, the symbolic milestone of 100 days before the start of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. For the first time since 1988, Morocco will host African football’s most prestigious competition. From December 21, 2025 to January 16, 2026, 24 national teams will compete in what promises […]
Scheduled from September 20 to October 3 in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast, the full schedule for the final phase of the UFOA B U17 tournament has been published by the organizers. Qualifying for the U17 AFCON, the UFOA B U17 competition will take place in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast, from September 20 to October 3. Seven West […]
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 to react is South African lawyer and sports administrator, Rayond Hack. Raymond Hack, a South African lawyer and sports official, expressed his surprise at the delay by […]
The Super Eagles’ goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, acknowledged that Nigeria had failed to meet expectations in the race to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. On Tuesday night, Eric Chelle’s men conceded another draw (1-1) against South Africa in Bloemfontein, a result that seriously complicates their mission. Third in Group C with 11 points from three […]
Benin’s coach, Gernot Rohr, expresses his optimism with two matchdays remaining in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The Cheetahs currently sit in 2nd place in Group C with 14 points, just three points behind South Africa, the group leader. A situation that still leaves several scenarios open for the Beninese: finishing top of the group […]
Benin’s coach, Gernot Rohr, again called on FIFA to quickly rule on the eligibility case concerning South African Teboho Mokoena, who was used despite a suspension during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The Bafana Bafana midfielder had played in the March match against Lesotho even though he should have served a one-match suspension for accumulation […]
Absent on Tuesday from the 1-1 draw between Nigeria and South Africa in a 2026 World Cup qualifier due to injury, Victor Osimhen allegedly faked this ailment to avoid playing, according to former Ghanaian striker Asamoah Gyan. The former Black Stars captain, Asamoah Gyan, has cast doubt on the sincerity of Victor Osimhen’s injury, which […]
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 points of group leaders South Africa. For their part, Rwanda beat Zimbabwe 1-0. Benin is now just three points off top spot in Group C, which means […]
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 of qualification. Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup are slipping further away. Without Victor Osimhen, injured this weekend, the Super Eagles were held to a […]
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 this Tuesday between Benin and Lesotho. The two teams face off tonight (8:00 p.m., GMT+1) at the Stade Félix-Houphouët-Boigny, nicknamed “Le Félicia” in Côte d’Ivoire. A match […]
Several matches are on the schedule this Tuesday across Africa, counting toward matchday eight of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Check out today’s fixtures. Matchday eight of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers wraps up this Tuesday with several games across Africa. No fewer than 15 matches are on the slate, including the Nigeria – South […]
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 player during 2026 World Cup qualifying. Bafana Bafana face punishment after playing Teboho Mokoena against Lesotho in March, even though the midfielder was suspended for yellow-card accumulation. […]
Tunisia booked their place at the 2026 World Cup finals after a 1-0 win over Equatorial Guinea on Monday. Like Morocco, Tunisia will also play in the 2026 World Cup finals. The Carthage Eagles clinched their ticket to the global tournament after their win over Equatorial Guinea on Monday. Facing Nzalang Nacional on matchday eight, […]
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 will be played at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein. Still chasing their first World Cup since hosting the 2010 edition, Hugo Broos’s Bafana Bafana sit atop Group A […]
Check out Monday’s fixtures across Africa, part of matchday eight of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The 2026 World Cup qualifiers continue this Monday with the matchday eight fixtures. No fewer than ten games are on the schedule across African pitches. Among today’s headline games, we’ll be following the showdown between Guinea and Algeria. Struggling […]
Gernot Rohr has publicly voiced his confusion at the silence from FIFA and CAF regarding a possible sanction against South Africa, which could shake up the Group C standings in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Benin’s head coach accuses Bafana Bafana of fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, during their 2-0 win over Lesotho last […]
