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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 […]
DRC’s coach spoke about the Leopards’ chances at AFCON 2025. And Sébastien Desabre urged his players not to underestimate any team. Semi-finalists at the last edition, the DRC approaches AFCON 2025 with ambition but caution, determined to get through the group stage before dreaming bigger. The Leopards are placed in Group D alongside Benin, Botswana […]
Semi-finalists at the last edition, the DRC approaches AFCON 2025 with ambition but caution, determined to get through the group stage before dreaming bigger. A few days before the kick-off of the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is fine‑tuning its final preparations. Semi-finalists in the previous edition, the […]
Gabon national team coach Thierry Mouyouma has unveiled his list of players selected for the final tournament of AFCON 2025. Captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is part of the squad. Also in the running for the highly coveted trophy, Gabon announced its list of players called up for AFCON 2025. Drawn into a very tough Group F, […]
Le Cameroun débute la CAN 2025 sans André Onana : cotes, prédictions, analyse de l’effectif et aperçu du match d’ouverture contre le Gabon le 24 décembre. Le plus grand choc juste avant la Coupe d’Afrique des Nations 2025 est arrivé lorsque, le 1er décembre 2025, le Cameroun a officiellement exclu André Onana de sa liste […]
Brazzaville celebrated, on 2 December 2025, the official inauguration of the Hôtel Kempinski, a five-star establishment already asserting itself as one of the new showcases of prestige and ambition in the Congolese capital. The ceremony, presided over by Denis Sassou N’Guesso, President of the Republic, brought together a range of government, diplomatic and business figures […]
The former DR Congo coach, Florent Ibengue, calls Éric Chelle’s remarks « absurd », after Chelle accused the Leopards of resorting to voodoo magic during the playoff they won against Nigeria for qualification to the 2026 World Cup. The former DR Congo coach, Florent Ibenge, strongly reacted to Éric Chelle’s comments, which had suggested that […]
FIFA finally gave in to pressure from European clubs by postponing by one week the release of African internationals for the CAN 2025, disrupting the preparation of several national teams as the tournament approaches. The saga over the release of players for the CAN 2025 has finally reached its conclusion. Faced with persistent pressure from […]
Deprived of five starters, suspended for its opener against the DRC, Benin will have to field a deeply reshuffled squad to begin AFCON 2025 in Morocco. A situation that does not, however, worry coach Gernot Rohr. For its fifth participation in the Africa Cup of Nations, Benin will have to deal with a hemorrhage of […]
Less than a month before CAN 2025, Cameroon finds itself plunged into a new storm with the dismissal of Marc Brys. La Fecafoot has handed the reins to David Pagou, while the Belgian coach vehemently contests his ousting. The storm continues to rock Cameroonian football. Less than a month before the kick-off of CAN 2025, […]
With less than three weeks to go before the kick-off of CAN 2025, FECAFOOT has ended Marc Brys’s mandate, immediately replacing him with David Pagou to lead the Indomitable Lions to Morocco. Cameroon is entering the final stretch before CAN 2025 in a rather turbulent atmosphere. With just over three weeks until the tournament’s kick-off, […]
The DR Congo coach has announced the list of players selected for the final phase of AFCON 2025. And Sébastien Desabre has called up 26 Leopards. The final DR Congo squad for AFCON 2025 has been released. Coach Sébastien Desabre selected a group of 26 Leopards for the final phase of the African tournament, which […]
The only candidate for his succession, the president of the Cameroonian federation, Samuel Eto’o, was comfortably re-elected amid persistent institutional tensions. In office since 2021, the president of FECAFOOT, Samuel Eto’o, was re-elected for a second four-year term. Without a declared opponent, the former FC Barcelona striker was confirmed almost unanimously, winning 85 votes out […]
A few weeks before the kick-off of AFCON 2025 in Morocco, Senegalese defender Moussa Niakhaté says the Teranga Lions must fully embrace their status as favorites and announces his desire to play a major role in the quest for another continental title. As Senegal enters the final stretch before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations […]
Eliminated by the RD Congo after a tense play-off, Nigeria saw the controversy grow following Eric Chelle’s remarks, before the coach backtracked on his statements to calm things down. “Throughout the whole session, a member of the Congolese staff was, in my view, doing voodoo magic,” Eric Chelle said at a press conference in Rabat […]
Nigeria coach Éric Chelle denounced “suspicious” practices by the Congolese staff after the Super Eagles were eliminated on penalties in the final of the 2026 World Cup playoffs. Nigeria coach Éric Chelle accused the Democratic Republic of the Congo of resorting to “voodoo magic” during the penalty shootout that separated the two nations on Sunday […]
The Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, says Nigeria has what it takes to secure qualification for the World Cup, on the eve of a decisive clash against DR Congo. Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen once again stressed the importance for the Super Eagles of clinching their ticket to the 2026 World Cup, reports Daily Post. Defeated during […]
Nigeria and DR Congo face off on Sunday in Rabat in the final of the African play-offs for the 2026 World Cup. A high-stakes duel whose winner will advance to the intercontinental play-offs, the final step before a possible World Cup qualification. Nigeria will meet the Democratic Republic of the Congo again on Sunday in […]
On the eve of their playoff against Gabon, Nigeria’s Super Eagles are threatening to boycott the match to protest the non-payment of their bonuses. Tensions are rising within the Nigerian squad on the eve of the 2026 World Cup playoff against Gabon. The Super Eagles are threatening not to play the match if their financial […]
A few days away from a crucial meeting with the Cameroon national team, Nicolas Moumi Ngamaleu is going through a turbulent patch. The Dynamo Moscow winger finds himself in the spotlight for off-field reasons, after an altercation involving his partner, Russian artist Nikki. According to several Russian media outlets, the young woman reportedly caught the […]
On the eve of the playoff for the 2026 World Cup, Austin “Jay Jay” Okocha sounded the alarm. The former captain of the Super Eagles laments the loss of the “fear factor” that once made Nigeria strong, now seen as vulnerable even at home. A living legend of African football, Austin “Jay Jay” Okocha was […]
Nigerian football legend Austin Jay-Jay Okocha has expressed optimism about Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. A few days before the decisive playoff against Gabon, the former captain of the Super Eagles believes that nothing is lost yet for Éric Chelle’s side. Nigeria will face the Panthers this Thursday at the Prince […]
In response to a heated controversy sparked by the circulation of a document suggesting alleged public funding for Fally Ipupa’s concert, the Congolese Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage sought to set the record straight. In a statement dated 6 November 2025, Minister Yolande Elebe Ma Ndembo denies any financial involvement by the State and […]
Brenda Biya, daughter of Cameroonian president Paul Biya, surprised social media by announcing she wants to become a mother through artificial insemination. Brenda Biya has once again made headlines. In a series of posts on her social networks, the daughter of the Cameroonian head of state revealed her desire to become a mother by artificial […]
The CAF unveiled the full schedule for CAN 2025 this Tuesday. The African tournament will take place in Morocco, from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026. We now know the official schedule for CAN 2025. The tournament’s full program was released this Tuesday by CAF on its official channels. The opening match will pit […]
Gernot Rohr firmly believes in Nigeria’s chances, which he sees dominating Gabon in the 2026 World Cup playoffs thanks to the quality and cohesion of its squad. Benin’s coach, Gernot Rohr, gave his prediction ahead of the Africa zone playoffs for the 2026 World Cup. For the German coach, Nigeria has every chance to beat […]
Discover the matches scheduled this Thursday across Africa, counting for the first leg of the second qualifying round of the 2026 Women’s AFCON. The second qualifying round of the 2026 Women’s AFCON continues this Thursday with the first-leg matches. Three games are on the schedule across Africa. A regular at this continental competition, Cameroon will […]
CAF unveiled on Wednesday the candidates in the running for the 2025 African Ballon d’Or, honoring the best African player of the year. Mohamed Salah, Victor Osimhen and Achraf Hakimi are part of the group. The race for the African Player of the Year title is underway. On Wednesday, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) […]
Political tensions remain high in Yaoundé. Following the presidential election of October 12, 2025, the National Commission for the Tallying of Votes announced the victory of outgoing president Paul Biya, credited with a score ranging between 53 and 54% of the votes cast. But the announcement of this provisional result has not met with unanimous […]
Qualified with his team for the 2026 World Cup playoffs, Pierre Aubameyang is already looking ahead to the clash with Nigeria. And the Panthers’ captain promises to give everything to deliver Gabon its first-ever World Cup qualification. The captain of Gabon’s Panthers, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, laid out his ambitions ahead of the African playoff semi-final for […]
