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Beating Jamaica in the playoff, the DRC clinches its qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking a historic return to the global stage more than half a century after 1974. A return to the world’s biggest competition, hailed by CAF and FIFA. FIFA and the Confederation of African Football hailed the performance of the […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
From February 6 to 14, 2026, the African U20 women’s teams will face off in the third round of FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying, with several promising fixtures and qualifying spots at stake. The race to qualify for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup continues with the third round of the African qualifiers, whose […]
The head coach position for Gabon’s Panthers attracted 605 applicants, reflecting the growing international interest in the national team. The Gabonese Football Federation (FEGAFOOT) recorded unprecedented enthusiasm following its call for bids for the national team head coach position. No fewer than 605 applicants, mostly Europeans, expressed interest in coaching the Panthers. This exceptional turnout […]
Incidents involving staff at Mohammed V Stadium during Wydad–Maniema Union have rekindled a controversy already seen during AFCON 2025, which has gone viral on social media. Less than a week after the AFCON 2025 final between Morocco and Senegal, a controversy that was thought to be relegated to anecdotes resurfaced. During the CAF Confederation Cup […]
The president of Chad, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, was awarded the African Peace Prize 2026, a distinction that underscores his role in stabilizing and resolving conflicts across the continent. The award of this prize comes in a regional context marked by persistent security challenges, notably in the Sahel and Central Africa, where peace remains a […]
Found guilty of breaches of sportsmanship and misconduct after the quarterfinal loss to Morocco, the president of Fécafoot, Samuel Eto’o, was handed a four-match suspension and a $20,000 fine. The Disciplinary Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) sanctioned Samuel Eto’o following the incidents that occurred during the CAN 2025 quarter-final between Morocco and […]
Eliminated in the quarterfinals by Morocco, Cameroon received a strong message from its president Samuel Eto’o, determined to turn this disappointment into the starting point for an announced revenge. The president of the Cameroonian Football Federation, Samuel Eto’o, reacted to the elimination of the Indomitable Lions from the Africa Cup of Nations currently taking place […]
The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 enters its decisive phase with two showdowns this Friday, between the Senegal–Mali derby and the explosive Morocco–Cameroon clash, for a place in the semi-finals. The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 enters its decisive phase this Friday with the opening of the quarterfinals. Two prestigious fixtures are on the schedule, […]
In a long interview given to France 24, Rigobert Song spoke about the CAN 2025 quarterfinal between Cameroon and Morocco. And the former coach of the Indomitable Lions believes that his young compatriots will tame the Atlas Lions. An iconic figure of Cameroonian football, Rigobert Song has not lost his sharp tongue. On the eve […]
With four goals to his name before the quarterfinals, the Moroccan Brahim Díaz leads a dense pack of African stars and has established himself as the standout figure of this 2025 edition. Moroccan star Brahim Díaz currently leads the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 top scorers list. With four goals to his name, the Moroccan […]
Following Tuesday’s round of 16 matches, the fixtures for the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco have officially been decided, with several high-stakes clashes on the schedule. The complete quarter-final schedule for the Africa Cup of Nations, currently being played in Morocco, is now known. The knockout stage delivered its verdict on […]
With a goal by Boulbina in extra time, Algeria defeated the DRC (1-0) this Tuesday in the Round of 16 at CAN 2025. A precious victory for the Fennecs that advance to the quarterfinals. Algeria clinched its quarterfinal berth after a breathless battle against the Democratic Republic of Congo. For a long time the match […]
The President of the Transition in Gabon, Brice Oligui Nguema, has formed a government of 31 ministers, Gabonese authorities announced. This announcement comes a few months after the presidential election and is part of the reshaping of the executive during the transition.The composition of the government, unveiled yesterday, reflects the new authorities’ desire to consolidate […]
December 28 is a historic day for the Central African Republic (CAR). The quadruple poll took place for the first time in years. Nevertheless, what draws the most attention are undoubtedly the presidential elections. According to the preliminary results published on January 5, 2026 by the National Elections Authority (ANE), the victory of the incumbent […]
The Round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations comes to a close this Tuesday with two clashes on the schedule: Algeria – DR Congo and Ivory Coast – Burkina Faso. The Round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations continued on Monday with two decisive fixtures. The heavy favorite for […]
Le Cameroun s’est qualifié pour les quarts de finale de la Coupe d’Afrique des Nations 2025 en dominant l’Afrique du Sud (2-1), ce 4 janvier à Rabat. Une victoire précieuse, construite sur le réalisme et la solidarité, mais qui laisse apparaître des déséquilibres défensifs que les Lions Indomptables devront impérativement corriger avant le choc face […]
Le Cameroun s’est qualifié pour les quarts de finale de la Coupe d’Afrique des Nations 2025 en battant l’Afrique du Sud 2-1, ce 4 janvier 2026, au stade Al Medina de Rabat. Menés contre le cours du jeu, les Lions Indomptables ont fait preuve de réalisme avant de résister au retour tardif des Bafana Bafana. […]
Friday’s fixtures across Africa’s pitches mark the second matchday of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations group stage. The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations continues this Saturday with several fixtures on the schedule, notably the showdown between Benin and Botswana in the early afternoon. Later, Senegal will face DR Congo, while Uganda will play Tanzania. […]
With a goal by Edmond Tapsoba in stoppage time, Burkina Faso took the upper hand over Equatorial Guinea (2-1) on Wednesday in the opening match of Group E at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Burkina Faso ultimately did not fall into Equatorial Guinea’s trap. The Stallions defeated Nzalang Nacional this Wednesday, as part of […]
Beaten narrowly by DR Congo (1-0) in their CAN 2025 opening match, the Benin Cheetahs delivered an encouraging performance. In the post-match press conference, Benin coach Gernot Rohr praised the display, while also pointing out sporting and organizational regrets. Despite the opening defeat against the Leopards of DR Congo, Gernot Rohr did not want to […]
Plusieurs rencontres sont au programme ce mercredi à travers les pelouses marocaines. De gros chocs comptant pour la première journée de la phase de poules de la CAN 2025. Quatre affiches sont au programme ce mercredi, dans le cadre de la première journée des phases de poule de la CAN 2025. En cette veille de […]
For its return to the Africa Cup of Nations, the Beninese national team fell to the Leopards of DR Congo (0-1) this Tuesday in Rabat, compromising already its room for maneuver in a tough Group D. Benin missed its AFCON 2025 opener. Facing DR Congo this Tuesday in Rabat, the Cheetahs fell by the narrowest […]
The final phase of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 continues this Tuesday with the entry of Groups C and D. Senegal, Nigeria, DR Congo and Tunisia kick off their campaigns, while Benin hopes to pull off a surprise in what already promises to be a very competitive tournament. The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 […]
At a press conference on Monday, on the eve of the match against DR Congo, head coach Gernot Rohr laid out a clear ambition: to give Benin its very first victory in the Africa Cup of Nations. A historic success that could pave the way to qualification for the round of 16. On the eve […]
The CAF has appointed the referee who will officiate the match between Benin and the DRC this Tuesday, a fixture in the group stage of AFCON 2025. The African governing body has named South African referee Tom Abongile. The Confederation of African Football has revealed the identity of the referee selected for the Benin – […]
DR Congo played a test match against Zambia on Tuesday as part of preparations for AFCON 2025. And the Leopards won 2-0. Meanwhile, South Africa beat Ghana 1-0; Ghana is not qualified for the tournament. With just days until the kick-off of the Africa Cup of Nations, the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Africa […]
After the Leopards’ win over the Super Eagles in the playoffs, the DRC strongly denounced the petition filed by the Nigerian federation, accusing Nigeria of trying to qualify by off-field means. Tensions have risen between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Nigeria amid a controversy over qualification for the 2026 World Cup. The DRC […]
