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Algeria’s squad for the October camp has been announced. Luca Zidane, the son of Zinedine Zidane, is part of the group. Algeria has two African fixtures in October. The Fennecs will face Somalia (October 9) and Uganda (October 14) as part of the 9th and 10th matchdays of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. For these […]
At the U20 World Cup in Chile, African teams had a tough start: Egypt, South Africa and Nigeria were defeated, leaving only Morocco to save face with a prestigious win over Spain. The kickoff of the U20 World Cup in Chile was difficult for the African representatives. Of the four nations involved, only Morocco managed […]
In an interview with Canal+, PSG full-back Achraf Hakimi addressed the rape accusations leveled against him since 2023. Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi has broken his silence about the rape accusations he has faced since 2023. The Moroccan international, accused after a 24-year-old woman’s complaint over alleged incidents that took place at her home in […]
The group-stage draw for the U17 Women’s World Cup has been carried out by FIFA. A draw that was not kind to the African teams. The African teams participating in the final tournament of the 2025 U17 Women’s World Cup now know their fate. The group-stage draw has been made, and it showed no mercy […]
Head coach Mohamed Ouahbi has unveiled Morocco’s squad for the 2026 U-20 World Cup. The tournament will take place in Chile from September 27 to October 19. In just a few days the football world will be buzzing with the U-20 World Cup. The tournament is scheduled in Chile from September 27 to October 19. […]
Invited to speak on the YouTube channel Shoot for Love, the former coach of Real Madrid and Liverpool, Rafa Benitez, settled the Salah vs CR7 debate: “Ronaldo may be the best finisher, but Salah is more complete.” The former coach of Real Madrid and Liverpool, Rafa Benítez, reignited the debate by saying that Mohamed Salah […]
Tunisia booked their place at the 2026 World Cup finals after a 1-0 win over Equatorial Guinea on Monday. Like Morocco, Tunisia will also play in the 2026 World Cup finals. The Carthage Eagles clinched their ticket to the global tournament after their win over Equatorial Guinea on Monday. Facing Nzalang Nacional on matchday eight, […]
Check out Monday’s fixtures across Africa, part of matchday eight of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The 2026 World Cup qualifiers continue this Monday with the matchday eight fixtures. No fewer than ten games are on the schedule across African pitches. Among today’s headline games, we’ll be following the showdown between Guinea and Algeria. Struggling […]
Morocco on Friday became the first African country to book its ticket to the 2026 World Cup. The Atlas Lions secured qualification by thrashing Niger 5-0 in the 7th round of qualifiers. Reduced to ten men in the 26th minute after Abdoul-Latif Goumey was sent off, Niger quickly succumbed to Moroccan dominance. Ismael Saibari opened […]
The 7th round of African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup continued on Friday, with several matches played across the continent. South Africa shone by comfortably beating Lesotho 3-0, with goals from Maloisane Nkota, Lyle Foster, and Oswin Appollis. This victory allows Bafana Bafana to consolidate top spot in the group with 16 points, keeping […]
Egypt has announced its squad for the September training camp, as part of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Captain Mohamed Salah is included in the group. Egypt will play in the September qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. The Pharaohs will face Ethiopia and Burkina Faso on September 5 and 9. For these two fixtures, […]
The African Nations Championship (CHAN) final is now set. On Tuesday, Madagascar and Morocco booked their places in the competition’s last act. In Dar es Salaam, the Malagasy got the better of Sudan (1-0 a.e.t.) thanks to a decisive strike from TN Rakotondraibe in extra time, at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium. In the other semifinal, Morocco […]
Check out Tuesday’s matchups for the African Nations Championship (CHAN 2025) semifinals, taking place in East Africa. After the quarterfinals, it’s time for the African Nations Championship semifinals, being held in East Africa. Four nations are vying for the two spots in the final: Morocco, Senegal, Sudan, and Madagascar. Not expected to reach this stage, […]
The FIFA ranking for July 2025 was unveiled this Thursday by the global body. On the African scale, Morocco leads the pack, followed by Senegal and Egypt. Benin, on the other hand, dropped one spot and now ranks 96th. FIFA published its updated nation rankings this Thursday, July 10th, following the June international break. The […]
Zambia defeated Senegal (3-2) on Wednesday evening in the second round of group stages of the 2025 Women’s African Cup of Nations. Host of the tournament, Morocco rallied after a victory against the Democratic Republic of Congo. The group stages of the 2025 Women’s African Cup of Nations continued on Wednesday night with two matches […]
Diogo Jota’s teammate at Liverpool, Mohamed Salah, also commented on the Portuguese player’s tragic death in a car accident. The Egyptian international paid a heartfelt tribute to the late player. Deeply affected by the tragic loss of Diogo Jota, Mohamed Salah expressed his emotion in a message published this Friday. The Egyptian striker from Liverpool […]
Morocco hosted Tunisia on Friday evening in a showcase match at the Grand Stade de Fès. The Atlas Lions claimed victory with a score of 2-0. Morocco dominated Tunisia on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the Grand Stade de Fès, winning 2-0 in an international friendly match, thanks to late goals by Achraf Hakimi and […]
PSG face Inter Milan this Saturday evening (8 p.m. GMT+1) in Munich for the UEFA Champions League final. The official starting lineups for both teams have been announced. It’s a decisive clash between two sides chasing European glory. Inter Milan, three-time Champions League winners, are aiming to add a fourth star to their badge. PSG, […]
Italian sports outlet Tuttosport has released the list of 100 nominees for the 2025 Golden Boy award, with FC Barcelona’s Pau Cubarsi and PSG’s Désiré Doué among the frontrunners. The prestigious award recognizes the best under-21 footballer playing in Europe. The list includes a host of rising stars, with Cubarsi widely considered the favorite after […]
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has unveiled the 22-man squad selected to face Inter Milan in the Champions League final this Saturday in Munich. The Spanish coach will have a full-strength team available for one of the most important matches in the club’s history. Set to take on a three-time champion, Inter Milan, PSG are […]
The FIFA U20 World Cup 2025 group stage draw was held on Thursday, revealing challenging groupings for Africa’s representatives. Set to take place in Chile from September 27 to October 19, the tournament has now officially outlined the paths for each of the 24 teams. As host nation, Chile was drawn into Group A alongside […]
Algeria sent a clear and unequivocal message to its Sahel neighbors and the international community amid growing tensions and geopolitical rivalries in this unstable region. The statement was made on Monday in Algiers during a high-level seminar on security challenges in the Sahel, organized by the Information Directorate of the People’s National Army (ANP). Among […]
In a bid to cut public spending, Libyan Prime Minister Abdul-Hamed Dbeibah announced on Wednesday, April 30, the closure of 25 diplomatic missions abroad. The decision is part of a broader austerity plan aimed at reducing the financial burden of the public sector. The closures will affect embassies, consulates, and permanent missions to international organizations, […]
The 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations continues this Wednesday in Egypt with two Group A fixtures on the schedule: Egypt vs Sierra Leone and South Africa vs Tanzania. The group stage action rolls on, and host nation Egypt—who opened their campaign with a win over South Africa—will face Sierra Leone, who earned a draw […]
