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Marked by an attacking display from Ayéma and several tight matches at the top, the 22nd matchday of the Benin Ligue 1 tightens the title race once again, with Coton FC narrowly holding the lead ahead of Buffles and SOBEMAP. The 22nd matchday of the Benin Ligue 1 delivered its share of surprises and confirmations, […]
Lesotho and South Sudan secured their qualification after the preliminary round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, while several fixtures remain undecided ahead of the final return legs. The first round of the qualifiers has delivered its verdict. Following the return legs of the preliminary round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations […]
Morocco’s full-back, Achraf Hakimi, spoke out after the decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), publicly stating his refusal to be crowned Africa Cup of Nations champion. The controversy surrounding the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 final continues to make waves. While CAF awarded the title to Morocco on paper, Achraf Hakimi chose to […]
Benin revises its schedule for the March FIFA dates, with a new opponent and a notable absence in its ranks. Initially slated to face Palestine and Guinea, the Leopards will ultimately have to adjust their preparation. The Palestinian team, prevented from traveling due to the security situation in the Middle East, has been replaced by […]
Stripped of its title on a forfeit in favor of Morocco, Senegal strongly contests the decision of the Confederation of African Football and refuses to return the trophy. Tension has escalated around the AFCON 2025 final. While the Confederation of African Football decided to award the match as a loss to Senegal, the Senegalese team […]
The Senegalese forward, Sadio Mané, reacted strongly after the title was withdrawn from Senegal in favor of Morocco, pointing to abuses that, in his view, threaten the integrity of African football. The Senegalese forward, Sadio Mané, spoke out after CAF’s controversial decision regarding AFCON 2025. On Tuesday, the continental body ruled by withdrawing Senegal’s title […]
Challenging the loss of its title as the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations champions on a ruling in Morocco’s favor, the Senegalese Football Federation has decided to take the matter to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The CAN 2025 saga takes another twist. The day after CAF’s appeals panel decided to award the victory […]
Initially defeated in the final of AFCON 2025, the Atlas Lions of Morocco reclaim the title following a decision by CAF’s Appeals Panel, which handed Senegal a defeat by forfeit. A complete reversal of the situation on the African stage. Beaten at the end of a tense final against Senegal, Morocco was ultimately named the […]
The Benin national team coach, Gernot Rohr, has named 25 players for the March friendlies against Palestine and Guinea, with the aim of fine-tuning his squad. In the run-up to the March 2026 FIFA Day starting next week, Gernot Rohr unveiled a list of 25 players. The Leopards will face Palestine on March 27 and […]
À moins de deux semaines de ses matchs amicaux face au Togo et au Bénin, le sélectionneur national de la Guinée, Paulo Duarte, a dévoilé une liste de 25 joueurs. Serhou Guirassy, Ilaix Moriba ou encore Yakhouba Gnagna Barry figurent dans ce groupe du Sily National, déterminé à peaufiner ses automatismes avant les prochaines échéances. […]
Convicted of embezzlement and money laundering, Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas, president of the Congolese Football Federation, was sentenced on Tuesday to life imprisonment by the Congolese judiciary. The Congolese judiciary delivered a strong blow in a case that has shaken national football. The president of the Congolese Football Federation (FECOFOOT), Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas, was sentenced on […]
After Walid Regragui’s departure, rumors were circulating about the arrival of Andrés Iniesta as Morocco’s technical director, but transfer expert Fabrizio Romano says no deal has been signed yet. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has taken steps to clarify the rumors surrounding a possible arrival of Barcelona legend Andrés Iniesta to the Moroccan national team. This […]
The Nigerian striker Omorinsola Babajide strongly criticized the decision by the Confederation of African Football to postpone the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations to Morocco. The Super Falcons’ top scorer called the situation “shameful” as the teams were already in full preparation. The Super Falcons forward, Omorinsola Babajide, did not hide her frustration after […]
By validating the final list of teams taking part in the playoff tournament, FIFA has definitively ended the hopes of the Super Eagles of Nigeria to participate in the FIFA World Cup 2026, in favor of DR Congo. FIFA has definitively extinguished the last hopes of the Super Eagles to compete in the 2026 World […]
Beaten in the first half, the Nigerian women’s team reacted with authority by dominating Cameroon (3-1) in Yaoundé to level the two-leg friendly series. The Nigerian women’s team reacted perfectly by dominating Cameroon (3-1), Tuesday evening at the Yaoundé Military Stadium, in their second friendly match. Beaten 1-0 in the first leg played on Saturday, […]
On the occasion of the February 2026 FIFA window, Benin’s Amazones are set to play two prestigious friendly matches in Abidjan against Ivory Coast and Kenya. The list of players called up for these fixtures has been released. The Benin women’s national team will take advantage of the February window to fine-tune its preparation with […]
Weakened by his failure at Marseille and locked in a contract stalemate with the Nigerian Football Federation, Éric Chelle now has a lot at stake at the helm of the Super Eagles. Éric Chelle is traversing a turbulent period at the helm of Nigeria. After an unsuccessful bid to land the Olympique de Marseille bench, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Despite the attention sparked by the Super Eagles’ run at AFCON 2025, the Nigerian Football Federation says that their coach, Eric Chelle, who is still under contract for another year, will not be leaving his post. The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) made a point of putting an end to the speculation surrounding Eric Chelle’s future. […]
On the eve of the final day of the group stage, Egyptian Mahmoud Hassan ‘Trézéguet’ tops the CAF Champions League’s top scorers standings, under direct threat from his pursuers. On the eve of the sixth and final day of the CAF Champions League group stage, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, the race for the Golden […]
The Nigeria coach, Eric Chelle, praised the impeccable mentality of his forward Victor Osimhen, the first to arrive at training and promoted to vice-captain of the Super Eagles. The Super Eagles coach, Éric Chelle, did not stint in praise for Victor Osimhen, hailing the exemplary attitude of the Nigerian forward at training. Asked about the […]
Limited by a hamstring injury, Victor Osimhen nevertheless shone in Morocco, to the point of earning a place in the tournament’s Team of the Tournament, despite delicate fitness management, according to Nigeria coach Eric Chelle. The Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, revealed that Victor Osimhen played the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations while physically hampered. […]
Asked about the best teammate of his career, the former Ivory Coast striker Wilfried Bony named Yaya Touré, praising the intelligence and power of the former Manchester City midfielder. Wilfried Bony has spoken. Asked about the best teammate of his career, the former Stoke City forward did not name Didier Drogba, though an icon of […]
