Ouagadougou prepares for CAN U17 qualification draw covering boys' and girls' competitions
The draw for the Africa Cup of Nations Under-17 qualifying competitions in the UFOA-B zone is due to begin shortly in Ouagadougou, with both boys'...
âServing Ghana is more than coachingâ â Carlos Queiroz after retaining Black Stars job
Portuguese tactician Carlos Queiroz has described his role as Black Stars head coach as more than just coaching a football team, insisting that...
Style of play has taken Ghana nowhere, it has not won us the AFCON - Kurt Okraku defends Carlos Queiroz
Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kurt Okraku has defended Carlos Queiroz's performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the...
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz reveals long-term vision for Black Stars
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has outlined his long-term vision for Ghana, with the experienced Portuguese tactician already looking beyond...
Jordaan sets Mosimane clear targets for South Africa's next era
South Africa's new head coach Pitso Mosimane has been tasked with competing strongly at the Africa Cup of Nations and guiding Bafana Bafana to...
Carlos Queiroz proud of Black Starsâ achievements under difficult circumstances at 2026 World Cup
Portuguese tactician Carlos Queiroz has expressed pride in what the Black Stars, technical team and Ghana Football Association (GFA) achieved at...
Carlos Queiroz proud to continue as Black Stars coach
Portuguese tactician Carlos Queiroz has expressed immense pride and honour at the opportunity to continue serving Ghana following the...
International window to allow up to four matches for national teams
National teams will have the opportunity to play up to four matches during the next FIFA international window, with countries balancing competitive...
Deon Hotto earns Namibia recall for seventh AFCON qualifying campaign
Orlando Pirates veteran Deon Hotto has been retained by Namibia for the start of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers, with his strong club form earning him...
Ivory Coast winger Simon Adingra hopes to emulate Mohammed Kudusâ success at Ajax
Ivory Coast international winger Simon Adingra has set his sights on emulating the success enjoyed by Ghana star Mohammed Kudus during his time at...
Stephen Keshi leads ranking of Nigeria’s greatest Super Eagles captains
Stephen Keshi has been named Nigeria’s greatest-ever captain, ahead of Christian Chukwu and Jay-Jay Okocha, in a ranking that measures the overall...
Egypt friendly confirmed as Bafana Bafana begin Mosimane's second spell
Bafana Bafana will face Egypt in Cairo on 4 October 2026, four days after completing their opening two 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers under...
Egypt to host South Africa in 4 October friendly ahead of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
Egypt will play South Africa in a friendly at Cairo Stadium on 4 October as part of their preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations...
Egypt confirm Cairo meeting with South Africa before Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
Egypt will play South Africa in a friendly at Cairo Stadium on 4 October as part of their preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations 2027...
Ibrahim Hassan confirms Egypt's South Africa test for 4 October
Egypt will play South Africa in a friendly at Cairo International Stadium on 4 October as part of their preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of...
Egypt and South Africa set for Cairo test ahead of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
Egypt will play South Africa in a high-profile friendly at Cairo International Stadium on 4 October, giving both nations a significant continental...
Tanzania face Brazil, Costa Rica and Ireland in historic U-17 World Cup debut
Tanzania’s men’s Under-17 team will make history when they compete at the U-17 World Cup for the first time, with Costa Rica, Brazil and Ireland...
Egypt to host South Africa in major Cairo friendly on 4 October
Egypt will face South Africa in a high-profile friendly at Cairo International Stadium on 4 October, with the meeting set to provide an important...
September AFCON Qualifiers: Injuries hit six Super Eagles players
Nigeria’s preparations for the September Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers have been hit by an injury crisis, with six Super Eagles players...
Announcement of the date of the match between Egypt and South Africa
Egypt's coaching staff have announced that the national team will play a friendly against South Africa, as part of their preparations for the...
Nabwire earns Kenya call-up ahead of AFCON qualifiers
Power Dynamos midfielder Marvin Nabwire has earned a place in Kenya's 38-man provisional squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)...
CAF steps up inspections as Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania prepare for AFCON 2027
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is intensifying its scrutiny of the three East African hosts for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with a...
East Africa's AFCON 2027 preparations under renewed CAF scrutiny
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is carrying out another inspection in Tanzania as pressure continues on the three hosts of the 2027...
Ranking Super Eagles’ greatest ever captains: Okocha 3rd, Mikel 6th
Nigeria Super Eagles' history is filled with captains who led teams through very different eras, Soccernet.ng reports. Some lifted Africa Cup of...
Kaizer Chiefs striker Flavio Silva earns Guinea-Bissau call-up despite injury concerns
Kaizer Chiefs striker Flavio Silva has been selected by Guinea-Bissau for the start of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign,...
Carlos Queiroz returns as Ghana coach ahead of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
Carlos Queiroz has been reappointed as head coach of Ghana, with the Portuguese manager set to begin a new spell in charge during the next...
Carlos Queiroz given new Ghana mandate after Black Stars’ World Cup progress
Carlos Queiroz will continue as head coach of Ghana after the Ghana Football Association (GFA) agreed a new mandate with the Portuguese, ending...
5 Breakout Zambian Players to Watch This Season
Five breakout Zambian players walk into the 2026/27 season with a real shot at reshaping the Chipolopolo pecking order, and the timing is anything...
Ghana joins Morocco, Egypt and DR Congo in retaining coaches after World Cup
Ghana have joined Morocco, Egypt and the Democratic Republic of Congo in retaining their head coaches following the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Ghana...
Carlos Queiroz faces tough Jordan Ayew decision ahead of AFCON qualifiers
Carlos Queiroz faces an early selection dilemma as he begins his new mandate as Black Stars coach, with the future of captain Jordan Ayew likely to...
GFA to announce details of Carlos Queirozâs new Black Stars mandate in due course
The Ghana Football Association has confirmed that further details of Carlos Queiroz’s new mandate as Black Stars head coach will be...
AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Super Eagles to face Madagascar September 23
Super Eagles will open their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign the Barea of Madagascar at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo...
Carlos Queiroz set to lead Black Stars into next phase after World Cup
Carlos Queiroz is set to lead Ghana into the next phase of the Black Stars programme after the Ghana Football Association reached an agreement with...
U17 World Cup: Cote d’Ivoire begin Group E campaign against Uzbekistan
Cote d’Ivoire will open their U17 World Cup campaign against Uzbekistan before facing Group E favourites Italy and Jamaica, with the Elephanteaux...
'The last straw' – Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang quits Gabon duty after bitter AFCON fallout
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang retires from Gabon national team after feeling humiliated by the government following a poor 2025 AFCON campaign.
Aubameyang brings curtain down on Gabon career after latest fallout
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has decided to end his international career with Gabon after claiming he was “humiliated and smeared” following his...
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang ends turbulent Gabon relationship after latest dispute
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has announced he is stepping away from international football with Gabon again after accusing the country’s authorities...
Aubameyang leaves Gabon duty after bitter AFCON dispute
Gabon captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has announced his decision to step away from the national team, bringing an end to the international career...
Gabon Striker Aubameyang Retires From International Football
Gabon’s all-time leading goalscorer, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, has announced his retirement from international football, citing unfair treatment...
Rwanda/Tanzania: Rwanda Drawn With Tanzania and Ethiopia in Afcon U20 Qualifiers
[New Times] Rwanda have been drawn in Group A alongside hosts Tanzania and Ethiopia for the CECAFA U-20 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, scheduled...
Ghana set to keep Carlos Queiroz for Cote d’Ivoire Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
Carlos Queiroz is reportedly set to remain in charge of Ghana for their opening Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers against Cote d’Ivoire and...
Carlos Queiroz poised to lead Ghana into 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
Ghana are reportedly set to retain Carlos Queiroz as head coach for their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Cote...
Olunga, Okumu return to Harambee Stars squad for AFCON 2027 qualifiers
Olunga and Okumu have returned to the Harambee Stars squad as coach Benni McCarthy named a 38-man provisional team for Kenyas 2027 AFCON qualifying...
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang voices anger as Gabon international future is put on hold
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has officially announced that he is stepping back from the Gabon national team after being blamed for the country's...
Nigeria’s Super Eagles suffer fresh injury blow before 2027 AFCON qualifiers
Nigeria will be without another important player when they begin their qualifying campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations in September, with...
Gabon captain Aubameyang retires from international football
Gabon captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has announced that he is stepping back from the national team, saying he felt "humiliated" by his exclusion...
Aubameyang steps away from Gabon squad before Morocco qualifier
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has refused to continue playing for Gabon after claiming he was “insulted” and that his reputation was damaged following...
Aubameyang says ‘enough is enough’ as Gabon squad dispute deepens
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has announced that he will no longer play for Gabon, accusing the authorities of insulting him and damaging his...
Aubameyang says treatment after AFCON exit led to Gabon decision
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has announced that he will step away from the Gabon national team, saying the way he was treated by officials after the...
"They insulted me": Aubameyang refuses to play for Gabon ahead of Morocco clash
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, captain of the Gabon national team, has announced his departure from the squad, months after being left out of the list...
Another Super Eagles Star Ruled Out Of AFCON Qualifiers
The Super Eagles Nigeria will be without another key player when they begin the race to be at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations in September,...
Aubameyang quits Gabon after being ‘humiliated' over Africa Cup of Nations fallout
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has stepped down from international football with Gabon, saying he was “humiliated” after being blamed for the country's...
Aubameyang reveals reasons behind international football retirement
Former Gabon captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has explained his decision to retire from international football.The 37-year-old striker, who is...
AFCON 2027 qualifiers: South Africa face Guinea test in race for only available place
Three weeks from now, Pitso Mosimane will face his first major examination as South Africa coach when Bafana Bafana begin their 2027 Africa Cup of...
Mosimane faces immediate pressure after Bafana Bafana return
Pitso Mosimane’s return as South Africa coach has been accompanied by an immediate warning from SAFA president Danny Jordaan, who says the opening...
“I was humiliated, my image was tarnished despite playing AFCON injured” – Aubameyang on international retirement
Former Gabon captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has revealed that the humiliation he experienced during his final period with the national team...
Togo's U23s face race for clarity before Libya qualifier
The Togo U23 team have 26 days to prepare for their 2027 U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying first leg against Libya, but the federation has yet...
Togo have one month to prepare for Libya in 2027 U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
The countdown to Togo’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Under-23 qualifying campaign has begun, but the country is yet to officially confirm who will...
Gabon star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang retires from international football after AFCON 2025 controversy
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to his career with Gabon after a turbulent...
Gabon star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang calls time on international football
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to his career with Gabon after a turbulent...
30 years after Atlanta glory, Uba Sani honours Amokachi, Babayaro, Lawal
Their achievements were part of the golden era of Nigerian football, which also saw the country win the Africa Cup of Nations in 1994 and make its...
Guinea-Bissau name 46-man provisional squad for 2027 AFCON qualifiers against Tanzania and Nigeria
Guinea-Bissau head coach Emiliano Té has announced a provisional squad of 46 players for the Djurtus' opening matches in the 2027 Africa Cup of...
Benjamin Fredrick set to return for Nigeria’s AFCON qualifying campaign
Brentford defender Benjamin Fredrick is expected to return to the Nigeria squad for September’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures against...
Jordaan outlines Mosimane's Bafana Bafana mandate ahead of AFCON qualifiers
SAFA President Danny Jordaan has explained what is expected of newly re-appointed Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane, with the Africa Cup of...
Fredrick In Line For Return To Super Eagles AFCON Qualifiers Squad
Benjamin Fredrick is set to return to the senior national team of Nigeria for the upcoming AFCON qualifiers games in September against Madagascar...
Benni McCarthy names provisional Kenya squad for AFCON qualifiers against Eritrea and Guinea
Kenya head coach Benni McCarthy has named a 38-man provisional squad for the Harambee Stars’ opening matches in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations...
Uganda withdraw from U23 AFCON qualifiers over funding crisis
Uganda have withdrawn their Under-23 national team from the 2026 Africa U23 Cup of Nations qualifiers after citing a lack of funds to support the...
Nigeria suffer fresh injury blow as Yira Sor ruled out for six weeks
Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle will be without winger Yira Sor for the opening matches of the Super Eagles’ 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying...
Angola to reveal 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying squad on 16 September
Angola will announce the squad for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign on Wednesday, 16 September, as they prepare for the first...
Angola turn focus to Group B as 2027 Africa Cup of Nations squad announcement nears
Angola will announce the squad for their September gathering ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Wednesday, 16 September. The...
Super Eagles: Another injury blow for Eric Chelle as ex-Genk star suffers hamstring tear
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle faces serious selection headaches after one of his players suffered another injury setback ahead of Nigeria’s...
Mosimane to build on Bafana Bafana foundation rather than start over
New Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane says he will not make sweeping changes to the squad inherited from Hugo Broos, despite several key players...
Chiamaka Nnadozie puts Nigeria disappointment behind her as Brighton return begins
Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has resumed club duty with Brighton & Hove Albion after Nigeria’s disappointing 2026 Women’s Africa Cup...
Algeria’s Brahim Hemdani appointment raises questions ahead of AFCON qualifiers
Algeria are set to appoint Brahim Hemdani as their senior men’s national team manager, but the decision has already prompted debate over his...
Jordaan tells Mosimane Guinea opener is ‘close to' a must-win
SAFA president Dr Danny Jordaan has warned newly appointed Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane that his return to the national team will be...
André Onana set for Cameroon return for 2027 AFCON qualifiers
André Onana is expected to return to the Cameroon national team for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after a period away from the...
Pitso Mosimane sets sights on improved Africa Cup of Nations and World Cup campaigns
Pitso Mosimane has identified improved performances at the next Africa Cup of Nations and FIFA World Cup as his main objectives after returning as...
Lungu injury clouds Zambia AFCON preparations after Pirates win
Zambian international Gamphani Lungu is a doubt for next month's Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after limping out injured shortly after scoring...
Africa: Olunga Returns As Mccarthy Names Squad for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers
[Capital FM] Qatar-based Michael Olunga has been recalled to the national team for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier ties against...
Andre Onana could return to Cameroon squad for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
The Cameroon national team could welcome back goalkeeper Andre Onana for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, in a significant...
Andre Onana's Cameroon future back in focus before 2027 Afcon qualifiers
The possibility of Andre Onana returning to the Cameroon squad has emerged as a major talking point ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations...
Africa: South Africa Re-Appoint Mosimane Ahead of TotalEnergies CAF Afcon 2027 Qualifiers
[CAF] South Africa have re-appointed Pitso Mosimane as head coach ahead of the start of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) PAMOJA...
Pitso Mosimane begins second Bafana Bafana spell with calm approach
South Africa coach Pitso Mosimane has struck a measured tone at his first press conference since returning to lead Bafana Bafana, saying his...
Mosimane backs Broos foundation as he targets Afcon qualification with Bafana Bafana
Pitso Mosimane has begun his second return to the South African Football Association (Safa) with a measured message of continuity, saying he will...
Partey injury scare raises concerns ahead of Ghana’s AFCON qualifiers
Ghana’s preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers have been handed a potential setback after midfielder Thomas Partey was ruled...
Walid Regragui says AFCON final defeat was moment he decided to leave Morocco
Walid Regragui says he decided to step down as Morocco manager on the night of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, six weeks before officially...
Morocco's Regragui explains the moment his three-year reign came to an end
Walid Regragui has revealed that he decided to leave his position as Morocco manager on the night of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, six...
West Africa: Ghana, Nigeria to Clash in Beach Soccer Afcon Qualifiers
[Ghanaian Times] Ghana and Nigeria have been paired in the second round of the 2026 Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) Beach Soccer Africa Cup...