AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Algeria, Morocco, Mali Start With Wins As Egypt, Burkina Faso Stumble
Algeria and Morocco made winning starts to the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying campaign on Friday, while seven-time...
Rwanda beat Liberia, Senegal held on Vieira debut, Egypt held | AFCON 2027 Qualifiers
Rwanda began the 2027 Pamoja Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with a 3-1 victory over 10-man Liberia in Group K at Amahoro stadium in Kigali....
Guinea coach Paulo Duarte skips press conference before South Africa clash
Guinea head coach Paulo Duarte did not attend his scheduled pre-match press conference before Friday's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against...
Pitso Mosimane targets AFCON glory as second Bafana Bafana spell begins
Pitso Mosimane has made winning a major trophy the central ambition of his second spell as Bafana Bafana head coach, with South Africa's campaign...
AFCON Qualifier: Martins Vows Madagascar Will Correct Mistakes Against Eagles
Madagascar head coach Corentin Martins has expressed disappointment over his side’s narrow defeat to Nigeria but promised that the team would...
Moses Simon Credits God, Hard Work, Fans For 100th Super Eagles Cap
Super Eagles winger Moses Simon has attributed his achievement of earning 100 international caps for Nigeria to God’s grace, hard work and the...
AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Friday match results Recap
The race for places at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations got under way with a busy round of qualifying matches on Friday, as several of Africa’s...
AFCON Qualifier: Chelle Turns Focus To Guinea-Bissau After Madagascar Win
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has praised his players for their resilience in coming from behind to defeat Madagascar 2-1 in their opening...
AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Why I substituted Samuel Chukwueze against Madagascar – Chelle
Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, has explained why he substituted Samuel Chukwueze during his side’s Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier 2-1...
‘They did well’ – Chelle hails two Super Eagles players after Madagascar win
Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, has hailed two of his players after Nigeria defeated Madagascar 2-1 in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON,...
AFCON 2027Q: We didn’t deserve to lose against Super Eagles – Madagascar coach, Martins
Madagascar head coach, Corentin Martins has admitted that his side’s 2–1 defeat to Nigeria in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier...
AFCON 2027Q: Super Eagles’ comeback win over Madagascar leaves much to prove
Madagascar almost ensured Nigeria began their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying series with a disaster. Ehsan Kari headed the Barea in...
Egypt face South Sudan in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
Egypt will play South Sudan in the second round of qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday, 29 September. The match will be held...
Algeria begin Africa Cup of Nations qualifying with victory as Morocco also win
Algeria opened their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying campaign with a 3-1 victory over Zambia in Group Nine, while Morocco beat Gabon 2-0 to...
Egypt held by Angola in goalless start to 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
Egypt began their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a goalless draw against Angola in Group B. The result gave both sides their...
AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Malick Yalcouyé's opener proved decisive in Ghana defeat - Carlos Queiroz
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz believes Ivory Coast's opening goal set the tone for the Black Stars' 2-0 defeat in their first match of the 2027 Africa...
AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Carlos Queiroz rues missed chances after Ghana's defeat by Ivory Coast
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz believes his side's lack of cutting edge in front of goal proved decisive after the Black Stars opened their 2027 Africa...
AFCON 2027Q: Chelle commends Super Eagles’ resilience in Madagascar victory
Super Eagles head coach, Éric Chelle has praised his players for showing strong character in the victory over the Barea of Madagascar. Nigeria...
AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Results of Match Day 2 fixtures
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers continued on Friday across the continent. Nigeria produced a comeback to beat Madagascar 2-1 at home....
Mosimane faces formation decision as Bafana Bafana prepare for Guinea qualifier
Pitso Mosimane is weighing up his tactical approach as Bafana Bafana begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Guinea at...
AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Malick Yalcouyé’s opener proved decisive in Ghana defeat – Carlos Queiroz
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz believes Ivory Coast’s opening goal set the tone for the Black Stars’ 2-0 defeat in their first match of the 2027 Africa...
Another injury blow for Pitso Mosimane at Bafana Bafana as Orlando Pirates star is side lined - 'We don’t know what will happen, what we will face'
South Africa head coach has seen his preparations for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers disrupted by a significant injury to a key...
AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Queiroz stands by referee criticism after Ghana's defeat by Ivory Coast
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has defended his criticism of the referee's penalty decision in the Black Stars' 2-0 defeat by Ivory Coast, insisting...
Pitso Mosimane's Bafana Bafana debut could bring a possession-based 4-2-3-1
Bafana Bafana are set to begin a new era under Pitso Mosimane this weekend, with the new coach expected to make several changes to the team...
Guinea coach Paulo Duarte skips press conference before Bafana Bafana qualifier
Guinea head coach Paulo Duarte will not attend the pre-match press conference before his side's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying opener...
On-loan Swindon defender gets international call-up for key qualifier
Swindon Town defender Fil Mabete has been called up by DR Congo Under-23s for the Africa Cup of Nations U23 qualification round
AFCONQ 2027: Oshoala Hails Usor’s Brilliant Solo Goal Against Madagascar
Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala has joined fans and pundits in praising Super Eagles winger Moses Usor, following his sensational solo goal in...
South Africa vs Guinea AFCON Qualifier Preview: How to watch Bafana Bafana, kick-off time, venue, squad news, team form and predictions
GOAL brings you all the details on how to watch Bafana Bafana take on the Syli National at the Orlando Stadium in Soweto. This is the first match...
Warriors back home, shift focus to fixture against DRC
ZIMBABWE’S senior men’s national team have arrived in the country following their impressive 3-2 comeback victory over Sierra Leone in their...
Mosimane says pressure is part of the job before Guinea qualifier
Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane says pressure is unavoidable at international level as South Africa prepare to begin their 2027 Africa Cup...
Mosimane confirms Sibisi injury ahead of Guinea qualifier
Bafana Bafana defender Nkosinathi Sibisi has been ruled out of South Africa's opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Guinea...
AFCON 2027 Race Roundup: Nigeria fight back, Guinea-Bissau tops Group L; Gambia, Rwanda, Togo win
By Amaechi Agbo Nigeria came from behind to beat Madagascar as The Gambia, Rwanda, Malawi, Togo and Guinea-Bissau also made winning starts to their...
AFCON 2027 qualifying: Aliou Cisse frustrates Salah as Angola hold Egypt
Angola held Egypt to a goalless draw at the Cairo International Stadium as Aliou Cisse's side made a positive start to their 2027 Africa Cup of...
Morocco begin AFCON 2027 qualifying with victory over Gabon
Morocco made a winning start to their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying campaign by beating Gabon 2-0 at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in...
South Africa begin 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying with Guinea test under Pitso Mosimane
Pitso Mosimane returns to lead South Africa for a third spell, and a second as permanent head coach, when the Bafana Bafana face Guinea on Saturday...
Maza stars as Hemdani begins Algeria reign with Zambia win
Brahim Hemdani's first match as Algeria manager ended in a 3-1 victory over Zambia as the hosts made a winning start to their 2027 Africa Cup of...
Gernot Rohr teases Amir Abdou over Steve Mounie ‘secret' before Burkina Faso v Benin
Gernot Rohr has accused Benin manager Amir Abdou of revealing a private conversation ahead of Friday's Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying match...
Mali v Cape Verde: TV channel and kick-off time for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
Mali begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Cape Verde on Friday at the Stade du 26-Mars in Bamako, with both sides...
DR Congo call up Henock Inonga Baka after Dylan Batubinsika injury
The DR Congo squad has been reshaped again before the start of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, with Henock Inonga Baka recalled...
Guinea-Bissau move top as Nigeria prepare for crucial away fixture
Nigeria have started their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a victory, but the Super Eagles are second in Group L after...
Nigeria overcome early setback to defeat Madagascar
Nigeria began their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 2-1 victory over Madagascar after recovering from an early setback at the...
Patrick Vieira among 21 new coaches beginning 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
Patrick Vieira will lead Senegal into qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations this week, as 21 new coaches take charge of national teams...
Mosimane's Bafana Bafana depth eases injury concerns before Guinea qualifier
Pitso Mosimane's first Bafana Bafana squad has given him plenty of options despite a number of important injuries ahead of Saturday's 2007 Africa...
Bafana Bafana face Guinea test as Pitso Mosimane begins new era
Bafana Bafana begin a new era under coach Pitso Mosimane when they face Guinea in their opening Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier at Orlando...
Guinea coach Paulo Duarte skips pre-match media conference before South Africa qualifier
Guinea coach Paulo Duarte missed his mandatory pre-match press conference on Friday, adding an early element of tension to the Africa Cup of...
Mosimane faces tactical decision as Bafana Bafana prepare for Guinea qualifier
Pitso Mosimane is weighing up his tactical approach for Bafana Bafana's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea at Orlando Stadium on...
Super Eagles Survive Madagascar Scare to Win 2-1
2027AFCON QUALIFIER The Super Eagles of Nigeria began their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign on a scary but winning note but secured...
AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Mohamed Ouahbi demands more from Morocco despite Gabon victory
Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi says his side must improve their finishing despite being pleased with their 2-0 victory over Gabon in their opening...
"Glory awaits"- Kwasi Sibo sends inspiring message to Ghanaians after Ivory Coast defeat
Black Stars midfielder Kwasi Sibo remains confident of Ghana's AFCON return despite a poor start to qualifiers for the 2027 edition. The Black...
Algeria and Togo make winning starts as Burkina Faso held in Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying
The first round of Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying continued on Friday with 14 matches, as Algeria and Togo claimed victories while Burkina...
Mali beat Cape Verde 3-1 to make winning start in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
Mali began their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 3-1 victory over Cape Verde on Friday, 25 September 2026. The Eagles...
Mali lead Cape Verde 2-1 at half-time in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
Mali hold a 2-1 half-time lead against Cape Verde in the opening round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The first half at Stade du 26...
Gambia score late to beat Somalia in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
Gambia came from behind to beat Somalia 2-1 in a dramatic finish at the Independence Stadium in Bakau, giving the Scorpions a winning start to...
Togo begin 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying with narrow Burundi win
Togo opened their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 1-0 victory over Burundi at Stade de Kegue. Karim Dermane's first-half goal...
Nigeria held by Madagascar at half-time in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
Nigeria and Madagascar are level at 1-1 at half-time in the opening round of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. The first half...
Karim Dermane strike puts Togo ahead of Burundi in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
Togo lead Burundi 1-0 at half-time in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match after Karim Dermane's powerful finish gave the Sparrowhawks...
Nigeria v Madagascar: Osimhen misses Eric Chelle's first match as Super Eagles coach
The starting line-ups have been confirmed for Nigeria's Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifier against Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio...
Gabon coach Migné praises Morocco's quality after AFCON 2027 qualifier defeat
Gabon coach Sébastien Migné says Morocco are operating at a level his side are “far from” after the Atlas Lions opened their 2027 Africa Cup of...
Egypt held to goalless draw by Angola in AFCON opener
Egypt began their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a goalless draw against Angola in Cairo on Friday.
Burundi name starting XI for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Togo
Burundi have announced their starting line-up for Friday's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Togo at Stade de Kegue. Head coach...
Former Ghana U20 forward Zuberu Sharani produces MOTM performance on Togo debut
Zuberu Sharani enjoyed a winning start to his international career with Togo, playing a starring role as the Sparrowhawks defeated Burundi in the...
Chelle praises Super Eagles mentality after Madagascar victory
Nigeria head coach Éric Chelle has praised his players for their determination after the Super Eagles recovered from an early deficit to beat...
Libya/Uganda: Paul Put Urges Uganda Cranes to Improve Set-Piece Defending Ahead of Libya Clash
[Nile Post] Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Put has challenged his players to improve their defending from set pieces as they turn their attention to...
George Ilenikhena scores on Nigeria debut after bright start with Al-Ittihad
George Ilenikhena continued his impressive form for the 2026-27 season by scoring on his first appearance for Nigeria, helping the Super Eagles...
Ghana under pressure after Gambia open AFCON qualifying with win
Ghana’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign faces an early test when the Black Stars host The Gambia on Tuesday, with the Scorpions...
AFCON 2027Q: Super Eagles Showed Strong Mentality in Hard-Fought Win Over Madagascar — Chelle
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has praised his players for showing strong character in their 2-1 victory over Madagascar in the opening match...
Queiroz calls Cote d’Ivoire penalty ‘a joke’ after Ghana defeat
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has criticised the decision to award Cote d’Ivoire a second-half penalty in Ghana’s 2-0 defeat in Bouake,...
AFCONQ 2027: Difficult To Accept Defeat –Madagascar Coach Reacts To Loss To Super Eagles
Madagascar head coach Corentin Martins has candidly explained why his side threw away an early lead to suffer a 2–1 defeat against the Super Eagles...
'He finished the first half well' - Eric Chelle explains why Chukwueze was substituted in win v Madagascar
Speaking to reporters at the post-match press conference, manager Eric Chelle revealed why AC Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze was substituted during...
Chipolopolo fall in Algeria
Captain Fashion Sakala was on target but Zambia launched the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 3-1 loss to Algeria in Group I....
Adepoju delighted with Nigeria's win over Madagascar
Former Nigerian international Mutiu Adepoju has welcomed the Super Eagles' hard-fought 2–1 victory over Madagascar in their opening 2027 Africa Cup...
AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Burkina Faso held by Benin in Group F
Burkina Faso and Benin played out a 1-1 draw in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match at Stade du 4 Aout on Friday. Lassina...
AFCONQ: Algeria recover from Sakala equaliser to beat Zambia
Algeria began their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 3-1 victory over Zambia, with substitute Anis Hadj Moussa making an...
Video: Algeria strike hard at the start of the Hamdani era
Algeria beat their guests Zambia 3-1 this evening, Friday, at the Hocine Ait Ahmed Stadium in the city of Tizi Ouzou, in the first round of Group...
Diop and Walle Egeli Win Caps
Issa Diop's Morocco got their Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign off to a winning start, while Sindre Walle Egeli's Norway U21s moved a...
With a "racism" gesture: Aliou Cisse provokes the fans on the night of Egypt's stumble against Angola
Egypt began their campaign in the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with a disappointing goalless draw against their guests Angola, in...
Super Eagles: Hits and flops from 2-1 win over Madagascar
Nigeria's Super Eagles began their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 2-1 comeback victory over Madagascar at the Godswill...
By video: Algeria strike with force in the opening of Hamdani's era
Algeria beat their guests Zambia 3-1 this Friday evening at the Hocine Aït Ahmed Stadium in the city of Tizi Ouzou, in the first round of Group...
"We were not very very good": Eric Chelle reacts on Nigeria win over Madagascar
Eric Chelle has reacted to Nigeria win over Madagascar in the Africa Cup of Nations.Nigeria celebrated a 2-1 comeback win as George Ilenikhena and...
Burkina Faso held by Benin in 1-1 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying draw
Burkina Faso and Benin shared the points in a 1-1 draw in Match Round 1 of Africa Cup of Nations qualification, with L. Traoré putting the hosts...
AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Morocco beat Gabon to go top of Group A
Morocco made a winning start to their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 2-0 victory over Gabon at Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah....
Algeria 3-1 Zambia: Sakala strikes but Chipolopolo suffer defeat in AFCON opener
Zambia's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign began with a 3-1 defeat to Algeria in Tizi Ouzou, as the Fennecs capitalised on a fast...
Algeria fight back to beat Zambia in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying opener
Algeria began their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 3-1 victory over Zambia, recovering from F. Sakala's second-half equaliser to...
Egypt held by Angola in goalless Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
Egypt were held to a 0-0 draw by Angola in the opening round of Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, despite registering more shots on target and...
AFCONQ: Togo beat Burundi to make winning start in Group I
Togo began their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 1-0 victory over Burundi at the Stade de Kégué in Lomé. Karim Dermane scored...
With a "racism" gesture: Aliou Cissé provokes the fans on the night Egypt stumbled into Angola's trap
Egypt began their campaign in the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with a disappointing goalless draw against their guests Angola, in...
2027 AFCON Q : Togo Begin AFCON Qualifying Campaign With Win Over Burundi
Togo made a winning start to their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 1-0 victory over Burundi at Stade de Kégué in Lomé on...
2027 AFCON Q : Malawi Beat South Sudan to Open AFCON Qualifying Campaign With Win
Malawi made a winning start to their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 2-1 victory over South Sudan at Bingu National Stadium....
2027 AFCON Q : Gambia Edge Somalia to Begin AFCON Qualifying With Win
Gambia made a winning start to their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 2-1 victory over Somalia at Independence Stadium. Ebrima...