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Benin has unveiled the list of 24 Amazons called up to face Nigeria in the second round of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with the ambition of creating an upset. Interim Benin coach Abdoulaye Ouzérou announced on Friday, October 17 the list of 24 players called up to face Nigeria in the […]
The FIFA rankings for October 2025 have been released. And Benin has gained one place in the overall table. Benin has taken another step in the FIFA rankings, updated this Friday, October 17. 93rd in the overall table at the last update, the Cheetahs have grabbed one additional spot, now moving to the 92nd position. […]
Argentina’s team captain, Lionel Messi, sent a message of congratulations to the U20 squad, who qualified for the final of the FIFA U-20 World Cup currently taking place in Chile. The Albiceleste won 1-0 against Colombia in the semi-final thanks to a goal from Mateo Silvetti in the second half. The young Argentines will now […]
The second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League will take place from 17 to 19 October 2025 across African pitches. Discover the fixtures on the schedule. The CAF Champions League resumes this Friday with the first-leg matches of the second preliminary round. Around fifteen matches will be played from 17 to 19 October. The […]
Senegal and Tunisia will face Brazil next November in two high-profile matches aimed at fine-tuning their preparation ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Qualified for the 2026 World Cup, Senegal and Tunisia are already thinking about AFCON 2025. And both teams will play a friendly against Brazil next November. The Lions of Teranga […]
Lionel Messi has unveiled the ten players he considers the future stars of world football, as part of Adidas’s new “Messi+10: Season 2” campaign. A living legend of Argentina and FC Barcelona, now Inter Miami’s star forward, Messi continues to shape the game well beyond the pitch. For this collaboration with Adidas Football, the eight-time […]
Gerard Piqué looked back on Neymar’s departure from FC Barcelona in 2017, saying the Brazilian could have won the Ballon d’Or if he had extended his time in Catalonia. Having left for Paris Saint-Germain in a record €222 million transfer, Neymar shook up the global market. For Piqué, that choice stalled the momentum of a […]
Argentina will face Morocco in the U20 World Cup final in Chile, after beating Colombia 1-0 while the Atlas Lion Cubs eliminated France on penalties. Argentina booked their place in the U20 World Cup final after a 1-0 win over Colombia on Wednesday night into Thursday in Chile. Javier Mascherano’s side made the difference thanks […]
Italian magazine Tuttosport has revealed the list of players still in contention for the 2025 Golden Boy, awarded to the best young footballer under 21 playing in Europe. A major favorite to take the title, Parisian Désiré Doué is part of the group. Who will succeed Lamine Yamal? Winner of the previous edition, the Barça […]
After Benin’s heavy 4-0 defeat to Nigeria, which meant elimination from qualification for the 2026 World Cup, midfielder Junior Olaitan expressed his disappointment while calling for resilience and unity. At the end of a difficult evening, the Benin Cheetahs saw their World Cup hopes disappear. A painful setback that Junior Olaitan did not try to […]
At the end of the final qualifying matchday, Gabon, Cameroon, Nigeria and DR Congo secured their places in the 2026 World Cup playoffs, scheduled for November in Morocco. Check out the full schedule of this mini-tournament. The four African nations qualified for the 2026 World Cup playoffs are now known. Gabon, Cameroon, Nigeria and DR […]
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo once again wrote a page of history on Tuesday evening, scoring a double in a 2-2 draw against Hungary in World Cup 2026 qualifying. In Lisbon, the visitors sprang a surprise by taking the lead through an unstoppable header from Attila Szalai. But the five-time Ballon d’Or winner quickly responded, converting […]
The nine African representatives directly qualified for the 2026 World Cup are now known. Ivory Coast and Senegal secured the two final automatic tickets for the tournament on Tuesday night. In Abidjan, the Elephants gave Kenya no chance, winning 3-0 thanks to goals from Franck Kessié, Yan Diomandé and Amad Diallo. This victory gives the […]
South Africa has secured its ticket to the final stage of the 2026 World Cup after a victory over Rwanda on Tuesday. Nigeria, meanwhile, qualified for the playoffs following a commanding performance against Benin, which has been eliminated. It was a cruel outcome for Benin. The Cheetahs will not take part in the 2026 World […]
Already eliminated, Rwanda intends to play spoiler against South Africa on Tuesday, to finish the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on a positive note. Already eliminated from the race for the 2026 World Cup with 11 points in nine matches, Rwanda nevertheless has no intention of giving away its last game. The captain of the Amavubi, […]
Needing to win to have any hope of at least reaching the playoffs, South Africa faces Rwanda this Tuesday evening (5 p.m.) in the 10th matchday of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. See the official lineups of both teams South Africa Rwanda:
Nigeria hosts Benin this Tuesday from 5:00 PM, as part of the 10th matchday of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The starting elevens for both sides have been released. Benin and Nigeria face off this Tuesday in Uyo (5:00 PM, GMT+1), as part of the 10th matchday of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. A decisive […]
Nigeria hosts Benin this Tuesday in Uyo, as part of the 10th matchday of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Where to watch the match live? The final matchday of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in the Africa zone concludes this Tuesday, notably with Group C fixtures. A group still undecided, with three teams that can […]
With only hours to go before the close of the African qualifiers, three spots for the 2026 World Cup remain up for grabs, promising a decisive evening across the continent. As the final matchday of the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup approaches, tensions are at their peak. While six nations have already secured […]
A few hours before the decisive match against Nigeria, Steve Mounié shows calm confidence. Aware of the feat already achieved in the first leg, the Cheetahs’ captain firmly believes in his team’s chances of repeating the performance and giving Benin a historic qualification for the 2026 World Cup. On the eve of the decisive clash […]
