Issah says Ghanaâs U17 AFCON setback is âhard to takeâ after Ivory Coast defeat
Ghana captain Issah Abdul Rafiu says the Black Starlets are struggling to accept their semi-final defeat by Ivory Coast at the 2026 WAFU Zone B U17...
Ghanaâs Black Starlets target WAFU B U17 bronze against Burkina Faso
Black Starlets captain Issah Abdul Rafiu says Ghana are determined to finish the 2026 WAFU Zone B U17 Championship with a medal when they face...
Eric Chelle names 31-player Nigeria squad for Olympic Eagles’ DR Congo qualifiers
Eric Chelle has called up 31 home-based players to the Olympic Eagles squad for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tie...
2027 AFCON qualifiers: Samuel Inkoom urges Black Stars players to show commitment
Former Ghana international Samuel Inkoom has called on the Black Stars to show greater commitment to the national team following their...
Former Ghana defender Samuel Inkoom urges Black Stars players to serve wholeheartedly
Former Ghana international Samuel Inkoom has urged the current Black Stars players to serve wholeheartedly amid the teams’ poor start...
“Everybody Wants Their Own Players” — Joshua Daniel Blames Interference, Poor Scouting for Golden Eaglets’ Failure
Former Nigeria youth international Joshua Daniel has blamed inadequate preparation, poor scouting and interference in team selection for the Golden...
Eric Chelle names 31-man Nigeria squad for U23 Afcon qualifier against DR Congo
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle has selected 31 players for the national team’s next preparation camp ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations U23 qualifying...
Nasarawa United’s Baruwa, 4 Players Receive Olympic Eagles Call-ups
Nasarawa United goalkeeper coach Olatunji Abideen Baruwa and four players have been invited to the Nigeria U-23 men’s national team ahead of the...
Ezinne Questions Chelle’s Dual Role Ahead of Nigeria’s U-23 Qualifiers
Nigeria’s preparations for the 2027 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers have sparked debate over how Eric Chelle can manage the Olympic Eagles...
WAFU B U17: Ghana captain apologises after Ivory Coast defeat ends AFCON hopes
Black Starlets captain Issah Abdul Rafiu has apologised to Ghanaians after Ghana’s hopes of reaching the 2027 U17 Africa Cup of Nations...
Africa: CAF Beach Soccer Afcon Senegal 2026 - Senegal Aim for Record Extending African Title
[CAF] Hosts and reigning champions Senegal play host to the TotalEnergies CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations Senegal 2026 aiming to extend...
Cote d'Ivoire and Niger meet again with UFOA-B U17 title at stake
Cote d'Ivoire and Niger will contest the UFOA-B qualifying tournament final for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) U17 on Friday, 23 October...
Cote d’Ivoire and Niger meet again with UFOA-B U17 title at stake
Cote d’Ivoire will face Niger in the final of the UFOA-B qualifying tournament for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Under-17 tournament on Friday, 23...
Abdullahi Bewene: Banik Ostrava defender linked with Nigeria squad for AFCON qualifiers
Banik Ostrava defender Abdullahi Bewene has reportedly been included in Eric Chelle’s Nigeria squad for the November Africa Cup of Nations 2027...
Abdullahi Bewene: Who is the Banik Ostrava defender reported in Chelle’s squad, and can he matter in AFCON Group L?
Banik Ostrava's Abdullahi Bewene is reported to be in Eric Chelle's squad for the Tanzania AFCON 2027 qualifiers, where Nigeria must finish as the...
AFCON 2025 Final Dispute: CAS Sets November Deadline for Ruling on Senegal’s Appeal Against CAF, Morocco
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is expected to deliver its final ruling by the end of November 2026 on Senegal’s appeal against the...
Nigeria name 31-man squad for crucial DR Congo Olympic qualifier
Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles will begin preparations on Sunday, 25 October 2026, ahead of their U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tie against DR...
Isiaka Olawale: Former Super Sand Eagles skipper unhappy over team’s failure to qualify for 2026 AFCON
Former Super Sand Eagles captain Isiaka Olawale has expressed disappointment following Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the Beach Soccer Africa Cup...
Eric Chelle Invites 31 Home-Based Players For U-23 AFCON Qualifier
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has invited 31 home-based players to the Olympic Eagles squad ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 U-23 Africa Cup of...
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Africans maintain pressure to keep AFCON biennial
October 23 – CAF will vote next month on whether to abandon plans to hold the Africa Cup of Nations every four years, after a wave of opposition...
Ghanas Black Starlets target bronze after Ivory Coast defeat
Black Starlets head coach Kassim Ocansey says Ghana will respond to their semi-final defeat by Ivory Coast when they face hosts Burkina Faso in the...
Nigeria face crucial DR Congo showdown on road to Los Angeles 2028
Nigeria have invited 31 home-based footballers to begin preparations for their two-legged U23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying tie against...
Morocco striker Soufiane Rahimi suffers injury ahead of AFCON qualifiers in November
Moroccan forward Soufiane Rahimi was forced off in tears after suffering an apparent hamstring injury during Al Ain's UAE President's Cup match...
AFCON 2027: Ghana need a miracle to qualify – Laryea Kingston
Former Ghana midfielder Laryea Kingston believes the Black Stars’ hopes of qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) are hanging by a...
Burkina Faso U17 target podium finish after CAN elimination
Burkina Faso’s Etalons will look to end the UFOA-B U17 qualifying tournament on a positive note after missing out on qualification for the Africa...
UFOA-B U17 final: Cote d’Ivoire and Niger battle for Ouagadougou title
Cote d’Ivoire and Niger will meet in the final of the UFOA-B qualifying tournament for the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) U17 2027 on Friday, 23...
UFOA-B U17: Cote d'Ivoire and Niger meet in Ouagadougou final
Cote d'Ivoire and Niger will contest the UFOA-B qualifying tournament final for the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) U17 2027 on Friday, 23 October...
Eric Chelle names 31-man Olympic Eagles squad for DR Congo qualifier
Head Coach Eric Chelle has called up 31 players to the Nigeria U23 National Team, Olympic Eagles, for their U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying...
Nigeria’s FIFA Futsal Referee Ojeleye John Tope Shines at 2026 AFCON in Morocco, Handles Key Matches
Nigerian FIFA futsal referee Ojeleye John Tope has continued to strengthen his reputation on the continental stage following his participation in...
LA 2028 Olympics Race: Chelle Invites 31 Home-Based Players for Crucial DR Congo U23 AFCON Qualifiers
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has invited 31 home-based players to the Olympic Eagles camp ahead of Nigeria’s crucial U23 Africa Cup of...
Chelle Invites 31 Home-Based Players For Double-legged Olympic Qualifier Against DR Congo
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has invited 31 home-based players to the Olympic Eagles’ camp ahead of next month’s two-legged U23 Africa Cup...
Mosimane backs tougher fixtures to lift Bafana Bafana up FIFA rankings
Pitso Mosimane says Bafana Bafana will continue to seek high-quality opposition as part of a strategy designed to improve their FIFA ranking....
Eric Chelle summons 31-players for U-23 AFCON Qualifiers against DR Congo
Nigeria’s senior men’s national team Head Coach Éric Chelle has invited 31 home-based players to the camp of Nigeria’s U23 national team, the...
Senegal U20 0-0 Sierra Leone U20: Scoreless draw in Africa Cup of Nations U20 Round 3
Senegal U20 and Sierra Leone U20 played out a goalless draw in Match Round 3 of the Africa Cup of Nations U20. Senegal U20 Sierra Leone U20...
LA 2028 Olympics Race: Chelle calls 31 home boys to camp for DR Congo
Head Coach Éric Chelle has invited a total of 31 players to the camp of the U23 National Team, Olympic Eagles, as the countdown begins for next...
Luca Zidane’s Algeria return in doubt as goalkeeping place comes under threat
Luca Zidane’s hopes of returning to the Algeria squad for November’s Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers are uncertain, with coach Brahim Hemdani...
Hamdani considers tactical solution to fit Belloumi and Hadj Moussa into Algeria starting XI
Algeria coach Ibrahim Hamdani is exploring ways to play both Bashir Belloumi and Anis Hadj Moussa in the same starting line-up as he prepares for...
Ghana should prioritise eight-year Black Stars rebuild, says Nii Lantey Vanderpuye
Former Sports Minister Nii Lantey Vanderpuye has urged Ghana to set aside immediate ambitions at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2030 FIFA...
U23 AFCON Qualifier: DR Congo Confirm Stadium for Nigeria Clash
The Democratic Republic of Congo have confirmed the TP Mazembe Stadium as the venue for their first-leg encounter against Nigeria in the second...
Morocco dethrones Egypt as the kings of Africa: a historic four goals in futsal
Morocco's futsal team continued to impose their dominance over the African continent, after being crowned champions of the 2026 Africa Cup of...
Laryea Kingston: Ghana will a need a miracle to qualify for AFCON 2027
Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston believes the Black Stars will need a miracle to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after...
Boulaye Dia backs Senegal's AFCON title claim; targets Juventus scalp ahead of Europa League clash
Senegal striker Boulaye Dia insists the Teranga Lions still feel like champions despite Morocco being declared winners of the 2026 Africa Cup of...
Modise: Khune turned 2008 AFCON setback into South Africa excellence
Teko Modise says Itumeleng Khune used his disappointment at the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations to become South Africa’s leading goalkeeper. The former...
Two goalkeepers emerge as potential replacements for Luca Zidane in Algeria’s September games
Luca Zidane's hopes of returning to the Algeria squad for November's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers are under threat, with the goalkeeper...
Luca Zidane faces Algeria squad omission ahead of Togo AFCON qualifiers
Luca Zidane could be left out of Algeria’s squad for their two Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Togo in November, with coach Ibrahim...
Egypt/Algeria: Egypt Claim TotalEnergies CAF Futsal Afcon Third Place With Emphatic Win Over Algeria
[CAF] Egypt secured third place at the TotalEnergies CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 with an emphatic 8-1 victory over Algeria in...
Angola/Morocco: Morocco Crown Historic Fourth TotalEnergies CAF Futsal Afcon Title With Victory Over Angola
[CAF] Morocco cemented their dominance of African futsal by defeating Angola 5-2 in the final of the TotalEnergies CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations...
Bafana Bafana face high-stakes AFCON qualifying battle against Kenya
South Africa's next Africa Cup of Nations qualifier has underlined the pressure still facing Pitso Mosimane and Bafana Bafana, despite their...
WAFU B U17: 10-man Black Starlets fall to Cote d’Ivoire in semi-final
THE Black Starlets suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Cote d’Ivoire in the semi-finals of the 2026 WAFU Zone B U17 Championship on Tuesday, ending...
Morocco Make History With Fourth Futsal AFCON Title
Morocco earned a comfortable 5-2 win over Angola to win a fourth CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations trophy on Wednesday in Rabat.
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AFCON Futsal: Morocco defeat Angola in final to cement dominance
Morocco extended their dominance on the continent after clinching yet another CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations title. The Atlas Lions put up a...
Comoros president Athouman questions plan to stage AFCON every four years
Comoros Football Federation president Saïd Ali Athouman has expressed surprise at plans to change the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) from a biennial...
Africa needs AFCON every two years after CHAN abolition – DR Congo coach Sébastien Desabre
DR Congo coach Sébastien Desabre believes the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) should continue to be held every two years, arguing that the tournament...
Motsepe to chair CAF EXCO meeting as AFCON bidding process tops agenda
Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Dr Patrice Motsepe will chair a virtual meeting of the organisation's Executive Committee on...
Ghana must invest in long-term sports development, not just appointing top coaches, says NSA boss Prof. Emmanuel Osei Sarpong
Acting Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Prof. Emmanuel Osei Sarpong, says Ghana must prioritise long-term planning,...
Yacine Adli Algeria call-up claims disputed ahead of Togo qualifiers
Yacine Adli is reportedly not part of Brahim Hemdani’s extended Algeria squad for the next international break, despite conflicting reports that...
Yacine Adli selection rumours denied ahead of Algeria's Togo qualifiers
Yacine Adli is reportedly not included in Brahim Hemdani's extended squad for Algeria's next international camp, despite conflicting claims that...
Accra Sports Stadium floodlight repairs could cost GH¢2m – NSA
Ghana’s preparations for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Somalia have been overshadowed by uncertainty surrounding...
Over 500m Fans Will Watch 2027 AFCON Free On Television — CAF
More than 500 million African football fans are expected to have access to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) through free-to-air television...
Morocco make futsal history with fourth successive Africa Cup of Nations title
Morocco secured a record fourth consecutive Futsal Africa Cup of Nations title by beating Angola 5-2 in Wednesday’s final in Rabat. The victory...
Morocco make futsal history with fourth straight Africa Cup of Nations title
Morocco have won the Futsal Africa Cup of Nations for a record fourth consecutive time after beating Angola 5-2 in Wednesday's final in Rabat. The...
Algeria miss out on Futsal AFCON 2026 bronze after Egypt thrash them 8-1
Algeria's hopes of finishing on the podium at the CAN de futsal 2026 ended in a heavy 8-1 defeat by Egypt in the third-place play-off in Rabat on...
Cameroon book U20 Africa Cup of Nations place after beating Gabon
Cameroon have qualified for the U20 Africa Cup of Nations after beating Gabon 4-1 in the semi-finals of the Central African qualifiers at Olembe...
Senegal-Morocco dispute: CAS ruling on AFCON 2025 final expected by end of November 2026
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) says it is preparing a full, legally reasoned ruling in the dispute over the Africa Cup of Nations 2025...
Nigeria face crucial Tanzania double-header in AFCON 2027 qualifying
Nigeria’s hopes of reaching AFCON 2027 will be shaped by two November matches against Tanzania, despite the co-hosts already having secured their...
Nigeria’s Super Falcons face World Cup doubt after sharp FIFA ranking fall
Nigeria remain Africa’s highest-ranked women’s team, but their place at the 2027 Women’s World Cup is under serious threat after the Super Falcons...
Adepoju shocked as Nigeria miss 2027 U-17 AFCON and World Cup
Former Nigeria forward Mutiu Adepoju says it is “shocking” that the Golden Eaglets will not feature at the 2027 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, with...
‘It’s Shocking That Golden Eaglets Will Miss 2027 U-17 AFCON’ — Adepoju
Former Super Eagles forward Mutiu Adepoju has expressed shock and disappointment over Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2027 U-17 Africa Cup of...
Egypt win Africa Cup of Nations futsal bronze with 8-0 victory over Algeria
Egypt secured third place at the Africa Cup of Nations after thrashing Algeria 8-0 in the tournament's play-off match. The result confirmed a...
Africa: Ghana Secures Qualification for 2026 Beach Soccer AFCON .
[Ghanaian Times] Ghana's national beach soccer team, the Black Sharks, have booked their ticket to the 2026 CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations...
CAF set date to hold initial discussion on AFCON bidding process after Zimbabwe submitted joint bid with South Africa
CAF set date to hold initial discussion on AFCON bidding process after Zimbabwe submitted joint bid with South Africa.
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Ghana: CAS to Rule On AFCON Final Case Next Month
[Ghanaian Times] A decision on Senegal's appeal after being stripped of this year's Africa Cup of Nations title will be made at the end of...
Algeria: Yacine Adli reportedly included in Brahim Hemdani's squad plans
Yacine Adli has reportedly been included in Brahim Hemdani's provisional Algeria squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers...
Mosimane faces defensive selection dilemma as Bafana options expand
South Africa manager Pitso Mosimane is facing increasing competition for places at centre-back as a growing group of defenders push for selection...
Equatorial Guinea to host Warriors at neutral venue
Zimbabwe will face Equatorial Guinea at a neutral venue in Cameroon on 12 November in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The match will be...
Super Falcons Drop to 43rd in FIFA Women’s Rankings
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have dropped seven places to 43rd in the latest FIFA Women’s World Rankings released on 20 October 2026. The nine-time...
Algeria's right-back options widen as Rafik Belghali prepares to return
Algeria manager Brahim Hemdani faces a selection dilemma at right-back, with Rafik Belghali set to return in November but several alternatives now...
Morocco face Angola in 2026 Futsal AFCON final – kick-off time and TV details
Morocco will face Angola in the final of the 2026 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat on Wednesday, with a fourth consecutive continental title...
Morocco face Angola in 2026 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations final
Morocco will face Angola in the 2026 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat on Wednesday, with kick-off at 20:00 local time. The hosts are one...
Ivory Coast make history with U-17 AFCON qualification
Ivory Coast have qualified for the 2027 Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations after beating Ghana 1-0 in the semi-finals of the WAFU Zone B qualifying...
Sierra Leone forced to host DR Congo AFCON qualifier in Morocco after venue search fails
Sierra Leone will play their crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against DR Congo in Morocco on November 17 after efforts to secure a...
CAS ruling on Senegal AFCON title appeal expected end of November
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) says it will issue its ruling on Senegal’s appeal against being stripped of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations...
Ghana insists 2027 U-20 AFCON plans remain on track despite concerns over preparations
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has insisted the country will host the 2027 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in March, despite growing concerns...
Kaizer Chiefs hand professional contract to South Africa Under-20 midfielder Teboho Mlangeni
Kaizer Chiefs have rewarded promising midfielder Teboho Mlangeni with his first professional contract at the club. The 18-year-old, who comes from...
Ghana referee Derrick Kwatei Quartey appointed for Futsal AFCON final
Ghanaian referee Derrick Kwatei Quartey will serve as Reserve Assistant Referee for the Futsal AFCON final between Morocco and Angola in Rabat on...
Super Eagles news: Why Nigeria’s AFCON 2027 hopes run through a Tanzania side that has already qualified
The Super Eagles are second in Group L on three points, and only one team can qualify alongside the already-qualified hosts Tanzania.
Warriors to Face Equatorial Guinea in Cameroon
Langton Nyakwenda Zimpapers Sports Hub ZIMBABWE will face Equatorial Guinea in Cameroon for their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on November 12,…
Equatorial Guinea forced to host Zimbabwe in AFCON 2027 qualifiers at neutral venue
Equatorial Guinea forced to play Zimbabwe in AFCON 2027 qualifiers at neutral venue.
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ZIFA announce dates, venues and kick-off times for back-to-back AFCON qualifiers against Equatorial Guinea
ZIFA announce dates, venues and kick-off times for back-to-back AFCON qualifiers against Equatorial Guinea.
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The appointment of the Black Stars interim coaches is dangerous and surprising – Bashiru Hayford
Former Black Queens coach Bashiru Hayford has described Ghana’s decision to appoint an interim technical team for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations...