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AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Herve Renard starts second Ivory Coast spell with victory
Hervé Renard made a winning return as Ivory Coast head coach as the Elephants beat Ghana 2-0 in Bouaké in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match. Renard began his second spell in charge with victory over the Black Stars, giving the Elephants an ideal start to their campaign. The Frenchman will now […] The article AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Herve Renard starts second Ivory Coast spell with victory was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Wydad’s Ramiro Vaca joins Khorfakkan on loan from Wydad
Bolivian midfielder Ramiro Vaca has completed a season-long loan move from Moroccan giants Wydad Casablanca to UAE Pro League club Khorfakkan, with the deal including an option to make the transfer permanent. The move brings an end, for now, to Vaca’s spell at Wydad after a campaign in which he established himself as an important […] The article Wydad’s Ramiro Vaca joins Khorfakkan on loan from Wydad was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Benni McCarthy tells critics to ‘shut up’ over Kenya goalkeeper decision after 1-1 with Eritrea
Kenya head coach Benni McCarthy has launched a passionate defence of goalkeeper Byrne Omondi, insisting he will remain the Harambee Stars’ first-choice despite criticism following their opening draw in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The hosts were held to a 1-1 draw by Eritrea at Nairobi’s Nyayo National Stadium on Saturday, leaving Omondi […] The article AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Benni McCarthy tells critics to ‘shut up’ over Kenya goalkeeper decision after 1-1 with Eritrea was wri...
Ismael Saibari sidelined by suspension as Morocco cruise past Gabon
Ismael Saibari was unavailable as Morocco defeated Gabon 2-0 in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match on Friday. The Bayern Munich midfielder missed the game because he was serving a suspension linked to an incident during January’s AFCON final against Senegal, according to FCB Inside. During that match, several Moroccan ball boys attempted to […] The article Ismael Saibari sidelined by suspension as Morocco cruise past Gabon was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSo...
AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Ghana, Nigeria, Morocco, Egypt and Senegal face crucial Matchday 2 tests – Full fixtures
The race for a place at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations enters another decisive phase as Matchday 2 of the qualifiers gets underway across the continent from September 28 to October 6, 2026. With 24 places at the finals in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania up for grabs, the second round of group-stage fixtures presents […] The article AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Ghana, Nigeria, Morocco, Egypt and Senegal face crucial Matchday 2 tests – Full fixtures was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on Africa...
Abdellah Ouazane described as future of Moroccan football
Abdellah Ouazane has been praised by Spanish newspaper AS after making his first official appearance for Morocco in the Atlas Lions’ 2 0 victory over Gabon. The 17 year old Ajax Amsterdam midfielder came off the bench during the final 15 minutes of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match and immediately attracted attention with […] The article Abdellah Ouazane described as future of Moroccan football was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Matchday 1 group-by-group review as heavyweights make their mark
Nigeria, Morocco, Côte d’Ivoire, Algeria and Cameroon were among the continental heavyweights to open their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaigns with victories as Matchday 1 produced a mix of convincing wins, dramatic comebacks and important away results. The opening round of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027 qualifiers also delivered setbacks […] The article AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Matchday 1 group-by-group review as heavyweights make their mark was written by Abdul Karim ...
AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Patrick Vieira, Cisse and Renard among coaches starting new African chapters
Former France midfielder and 1998 World Cup winner Patrick Vieira is among a wave of new coaches taking charge of African national teams as the group stage of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers begins. Vieira has been appointed Senegal coach and will oversee his first competitive matches with the Teranga Lions as 48 […] The article AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Patrick Vieira, Cisse and Renard among coaches starting new African chapters was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaS...
Mosimane praises Sebelebele and Makhanya after Bafana Bafana win
Pitso Mosimane praised the performances of Kamogelo Sebelebele, Olwethu Makhanya and Ime Okon after Bafana Bafana began their AFCON qualifying campaign with a 2-1 victory over Guinea on Saturday afternoon. South Africa impressed in the first half by pressing Guinea high up the pitch and winning possession in dangerous areas, but Mosimane admitted his side’s […] The article Mosimane praises Sebelebele and Makhanya after Bafana Bafana win was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on Afri...
Pitso Mosimane starts second Bafana Bafana spell with Guinea victory
Bafana Bafana gave Pitso Mosimane a winning return as South Africa beat Guinea 2-1 in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Saturday afternoon. Ime Okon put the hosts ahead after 30 minutes, before Seydouba Cisse levelled for Guinea in the 69th minute. Kabini restored South Africa’s lead seven minutes later to secure Mosimane’s […] The article Pitso Mosimane starts second Bafana Bafana spell with Guinea victory was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSocc...
Mamelodi Sundowns begin DStv Diski Challenge with win over Durban City
Mamelodi Sundowns opened their DStv Diski Challenge campaign with a 4-2 victory over Durban City on Saturday afternoon, with first-team players Siyabonga Mabena, Letlhaku and Bennet Mokoena included in the starting line-up. Mabena, who captained the side, put Sundowns ahead in the 13th minute. Letlhaku then extended their advantage seven minutes before half-time. Durban City […] The article Mamelodi Sundowns begin DStv Diski Challenge with win over Durban City was written by Alansary and fir...
South Africa name starting XI for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea
South Africa begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Guinea at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday afternoon, in the first match of Pitso Mosimane’s second spell as head coach. The game, scheduled for 26 September 2026, is Mosimane’s first since taking over from Hugo Broos earlier this month. South Africa reached […] The article South Africa name starting XI for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first ...
Manchester City chair Khaldoon Al Mubarak insists club will prove innocence over Premier League charges
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has told supporters the club remains determined to clear its name as its case against the Premier League over more than 100 alleged financial breaches continues. City have consistently denied any wrongdoing. Al Mubarak reiterated that position in a letter to fans on Saturday, despite reports that the club […] The article Manchester City chair Khaldoon Al Mubarak insists club will prove innocence over Premier League charges was written by Eric Kwaf...
Mosimane begins second Bafana Bafana spell with Guinea victory
Pitso Mosimane’s return as South Africa manager began with a 2-1 victory over Guinea, with defenders Ime Okon and Samukele Kabini scoring the goals that sent Bafana Bafana top of Africa Cup of Nations qualifying Group D. Okon opened the scoring after 31 minutes at Orlando Stadium, while Kabini struck late to secure three points […] The article Mosimane begins second Bafana Bafana spell with Guinea victory was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Ireland’s Israel Nations League fixtures disrupted as boycott pressure intensifies
Ireland’s press conference and training session in Debrecen, Hungary, were delayed on Saturday as calls for the team to boycott its two Nations League matches against Israel intensified. The Irish team is due to play Israel’s “home” fixture in Debrecen on Sunday, with the return match scheduled for 4 October in Backa Topola, Serbia. Journalists […] The article Ireland’s Israel Nations League fixtures disrupted as boycott pressure intensifies was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on A...
Full summary of results and standings after the AFCON 2027 qualifiers Matchday 1
The race for places at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) PAMOJA 2027 officially exploded into life as Matchday 1 of the qualifying group stage concluded across the continent. Staged between September 24 and 26, 2026, the opening round of fixtures established early benchmarks across the 12 qualifying groups. Defending champions Morocco, alongside several established […] The article Full summary of results and standings after the AFCON 2027 qualifiers Matchday 1 was written by Abdul Karim and ...
Pitso Mosimane makes three changes to South Africa starting XI for Guinea qualifier
Pitso Mosimane has made three changes to South Africa’s starting lineup for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea at Orlando Stadium. Olwethu Makhanya, Kamogelo Sebelebele and Iqraam Rayners have been brought into the team, replacing Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Khuliso Mudau and Evidence Makgopa. Mosimane has otherwise stayed close to the side selected by […] The article Pitso Mosimane makes three changes to South Africa starting XI for Guinea qualifier was written by Elias Boaten...
Liverpool reappoint Julian Ward as sporting director after Richard Hughes exit
Liverpool have brought back Julian Ward as sporting director, with the former office-holder returning to replace Richard Hughes following his move to Saudi club Al-Hilal. Ward previously held the role during the 2022-2023 season. He most recently worked as technical director for Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG). FSG president Mike Gordon said Ward’s experience […] The article Liverpool reappoint Julian Ward as sporting director after Richard Hughes exit was written by Nuhu Adams an...
AFCON 2027 qualifiers begin as Senegal and Morocco await title verdict
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign has commenced with uncertainty still surrounding the identity of the previous tournament’s winners. Senegal, who originally lifted the 2025 AFCON trophy after beating Morocco 1-0 in the final in Rabat on 18 January 2026, began their qualifying campaign against Mozambique in Maputo, managing a point after […] The article AFCON 2027 qualifiers begin as Senegal and Morocco await title verdict was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared...
Bafana Bafana set to face 50th African opponent as Eritrea milestone looms
South Africa’s Bafana Bafana are set to reach a significant milestone when they face Eritrea in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign next Wednesday in Cairo. The encounter will mark South Africa’s 50th different African opponent since the country’s readmission to international football in 1992. Only Djibouti, Somalia and Togo are yet to […] The article Bafana Bafana set to face 50th African opponent as Eritrea milestone looms was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on Af...
Central African Republic vs Burkina Faso: Koyalipou and Traoré lead the scoring threat
Central African Republic face Burkina Faso on September 28 at 16:00 GMT, with both sides looking to make a positive start in their latest international fixture. Goduine Koyalipou has scored once for Central African Republic this season, while L. Traoré has also found the net once for Burkina Faso. The match brings together two teams […] The article Central African Republic vs Burkina Faso: Koyalipou and Traoré lead the scoring threat was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on Africa...
Zimbabwe vs DR Congo: Warriors face early test against Leopards
Zimbabwe face DR Congo on 28 September at 16:00 GMT, with both sides looking to make an early impact in the campaign. The match brings together two teams whose records currently show no goals scored in the competition. Both Zimbabwe and DR Congo also come into the fixture after a win, giving the encounter added […] The article Zimbabwe vs DR Congo: Warriors face early test against Leopards was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Equatorial Guinea vs Sierra Leone: both sides seek a fresh start in September clash
Equatorial Guinea face Sierra Leone on 28 September at 16:00 GMT, with both teams looking to begin the new season positively. Neither side has scored this season, meaning the match presents an opportunity for Equatorial Guinea and Sierra Leone to establish an early attacking rhythm. With no goals separating the teams before kick-off, the opening […] The article Equatorial Guinea vs Sierra Leone: both sides seek a fresh start in September clash was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared...
Bafana Bafana give Pitso Mosimane winning return against Guinea
Bafana Bafana began their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 2-1 victory over Guinea at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday afternoon, giving Pitso Mosimane a winning start to his second spell in charge of South Africa. Ime Okon put the hosts ahead in the 30th minute before Seydouba Cisse equalised for […] The article Bafana Bafana give Pitso Mosimane winning return against Guinea was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Mabena brace helps Mamelodi Sundowns overcome Durban City in Diski opener
Mamelodi Sundowns began their DStv Diski Challenge campaign with a 4-2 victory over Durban City in a six-goal contest at the Princess Magogo Stadium on Saturday. Siyabonga Mabena opened the scoring after 13 minutes, finding the top corner with a powerful strike from the edge of the six-yard box. The forward then turned provider 10 […] The article Mabena brace helps Mamelodi Sundowns overcome Durban City in Diski opener was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
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