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Driven by their post-AFCON momentum, Steve Mounié and his teammates rejoin the national team in March for two friendlies against Guinea and Palestine. The Leopards’ return to action is approaching. After a successful AFCON that rekindled enthusiasm around the national team, Steve Mounié and his partners regroup during the March FIFA window for two high-stakes […]

Just a few months away from the start of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, Vinicius Júnior revealed his favorites for the competition. And the Brazilian international placed Argentina, France, Portugal, and Spain among the best-equipped teams to clinch the world title. The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be held […]

At 41 and still decisive, Cristiano Ronaldo has not set a retirement date, leaving it to him to decide when he believes he will no longer be able to help the national team. Portugal’s manager Roberto Martinez has opened the door to an end of career decided solely by Cristiano Ronaldo himself, assuring that the […]

Portugal’s head coach, Roberto Martinez, opened up about his relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo and what the forward represents in the current balance of the national team. Appointed head coach of Portugal in January 2023, a few weeks after the FIFA World Cup 2022, the former Belgium manager quickly had to contend with the legacy and […]

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’ hopes in the race to the 2026 World Cup. The soap opera isn’t over yet. FIFA will issue its verdict on Monday, February 16, regarding the Nigerian […]

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 match of the third qualifying round for the U20 World Cup slated to be held […]

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 or Ivory Coast in the final round. The young Amazones of Benin struck again! This […]

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 January, Mohamed Salisu will not participate in the 2026 World Cup. AS Monaco’s central defender, […]

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 Lomé’s Kégué Stadium. Having won 1-0 in the first leg, Benin faces Egypt this Friday […]

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 new dimension. On the sidelines of a press conference held this Friday in Tanzania, CAF […]

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 a champion. It also highlighted the disciplinary flaws of African football. The violence in the […]

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 the Guardian claimed on Thursday that the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations could be moved […]

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 for manager Hansi Flick, who believes in a Blaugrana comeback against the Colchoneros. FC Barcelona […]

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 by Atlético Madrid (4-0) in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg. On the Air […]

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 decide on major issues. Meeting this Friday in Dar es-Salaam, Tanzania, the executive committee must […]

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 that the Egyptian winger is going through a worrying period and questions his current level. […]

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 race to 1,000 goals. According to the former Real Madrid star, Cristiano Ronaldo wouldn’t be […]

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 of the sixth and final matchday, several heavyweights are playing for their continental futures, with […]