WAFCON 2026: Eight teams out as eight others march into quarter-finals

Eight teams have been eliminated from the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after the conclusion of the group stage in Morocco, with the...
AFRICASOCCER.COM 1 hour ago

FIFA lifts Chippa United transfer ban as TS Galaxy become only PSL club blacklisted

Chippa United have been cleared to register new players after FIFA lifted a three-window transfer ban imposed on the Betway Premiership club. The...
AFRICASOCCER.COM 2 hours ago

WAFCON 2026: 8 countries eliminated from competition

Eight countries have been eliminated from the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, in Morocco. They are Mali, Zambia, Cape Verde, Senegal, Kenya,...
DAILY POST (NG 13 hours ago

Edo Queens Intensify WAFU-B Preparations with High-Profile Friendlies Against FC Robo

  Reigning Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership champions, Edo Queens FC of Benin, have intensified preparations for the forthcoming...
NIGERIAFOOTBALL.NG 17 hours ago

FC Nürnberg set €20m price tag for Burkina Faso striker Mohamed Alì Zoma

German second-tier side 1. FC Nürnberg have made it clear that Mohamed Alì Zoma will not leave the club unless they receive a significant transfer...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 6

Bertrand Traore targets English return as free-agent talks continue

Bertrand Traore is considering his next move after leaving Sunderland, with the Burkina Faso captain having turned down several offers from the...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 6

Bertrand Traore rejects Saudi Arabia offers to pursue next move in England

Bertrand Traore has turned down several offers from the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia, as he continues to look for a new club in England. The...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Aug 6

CAF Champions League: Maghreb Fez to battle Rahimo in preliminary round

Maghreb Fez will begin their return to the CAF Champions League with a two-legged preliminary-round tie against Burkina Faso’s Rahimo FC after...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 6

Isabella Ludwig vows to make amends as Banyana Banyana face Morocco in Wafcon quarter-final

Banyana Banyana forward Isabella Ludwig says she must correct her finishing errors when South Africa face Women's Africa Cup of Nations hosts...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 6

Burkina Faso's quarter-final hopes denied as officials face post-match scrutiny

Burkina Faso's players expressed their frustration with the officiating after their Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2026 campaign ended in the group...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 6

Burkina Faso criticise officiating after Womens Africa Cup of Nations exit

Burkina Faso’s players have criticised the officiating after their 1-0 defeat by South Africa ended their hopes of reaching the quarter-finals of...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Aug 6

Nigeria face Burkina Faso in WAFU B U-20 Championship final

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will meet Burkina Faso in the final of the WAFU B U-20 Championship, with the defending champions seeking a third...
NIGERIAFOOTBALL.NG Aug 6

Africa football transfer latest: Compaore begins Jordan challenge as Mandengue attracts Slavia Prague

Africafoot's live football news feed on 6 August 2026 brings updates on the movements of African players, including a new club for Burkina Faso...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 6

African football news: Compaore joins Al Faisaly as Slavia Prague make move for Mandengue

Africafoot’s live roundup on 6 August 2026 features a new move for Burkina Faso striker Bassirou Compaore, a first professional contract for...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Aug 6

Chippa United handed fresh FIFA registration ban over Roland Sanou debt

Chippa United have been hit with another FIFA registration ban after failing to settle money owed to Burkinabe midfielder Roland Sanou. The...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 6

Kgatlana fires Banyana into WAFCON quarters, Côte d’Ivoire tops Group B

Former African champions, South Africa, booked their place in the quarterfinals of the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with a hard-fought 1-0...
GHANAIAN TIMES Aug 6

Seven teams out as Ghana and Mali face WAFCON survival battle

At least seven countries have been eliminated from the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, with the final place in the knockout-stage...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Aug 6

Can a second Wafcon title close South Africa's support gap between Banyana Banyana and Bafana Bafana?

Banyana Banyana have reached the Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals, but even another continental title may not be enough to secure the...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 6

WAFCON 2026: 7 countries eliminated from tournament

At least seven countries have been eliminated from the ongoing CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, in Morocco. They are Zambia, Egypt,...
DAILY POST (NG Aug 6

Nigeria face Burkina Faso rematch with 2027 U20 AFCON place at stake

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will have the chance to avenge their group-stage defeat by Burkina Faso when the two sides meet in the 2026 WAFU B U20...
NIGERIAFOOTBALL.NG Aug 5

Nigeria vs Burkina Faso: Flying Eagles seek revenge and U20 AFCON ticket in WAFU B final

Nigeria's Flying Eagles and Burkina Faso have made it to the final of the 2026 WAFU B U20 Championship after claiming victories in their respective...
SOCCERNET NIGERIA Aug 5

Banyana Banyana seal Women’s African Cup of Nations 2026 last-eight place

Banyana Banyana have qualified for the quarter-finals of the Women’s African Cup of Nations 2026 after beating Burkina Faso 1-0 on Tuesday evening....
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Aug 5

Banyana Banyana reach WAFCON quarter-finals after Burkina Faso win

Banyana Banyana have reached the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco after beating Burkina Faso 1-0 on Tuesday...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 5

WAFCON 2026: South Africa duo Ludwig and Kgatlana ready to spoil Morocco’s home party

South Africa have quickly turned their attention to a heavyweight Women’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final against hosts Morocco, with Isabella...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 5

Burkina Faso international Clément Pitroipa closes in on TP Mazembe transfer

Burkina Faso international Clément Pitroipa is on the verge of completing a move to Democratic Republic of Congo giants TP Mazembe following an...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Aug 5

Aziz Ki ends Al-Ittihad spell as midfielder returns to Tanzania

Burkina Faso international Stephane Aziz Ki has brought his brief stay at Libyan club Al-Ittihad to an end and is set to embark on a new chapter...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Aug 5

WAFCON 2026: South Africa striker Kgatlana hails teammates after quarterfinals qualification

South Africa forward Thembi Kgatlana has played down her individual contribution after scoring the decisive goal that sent Banyana Banyana into the...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 5

Burkina Faso youngster Ousmane Camara set for RFC Liège move

Burkina Faso youngster Ousmane Camara is set to continue his career in Belgium, with RFC Liège reportedly reaching an agreement to sign the player...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 5

Inter U20 target Verona teenager Abdul Alim Compaore in Primavera 1 move

Italian and Burkina Faso midfielder Abdul Alim Compaore is being linked with a move from Verona U18 to Inter U20 in Italy's Primavera 1 league. The...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 5

Inter linked with Verona midfielder Abdul Alim Compaore

Italy and Burkina Faso midfielder Abdul Alim Compaore, currently with Verona U18, is being linked with a move to Inter U20 in the Primavera 1...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Aug 5

Roma consider move for Verona midfielder Abdul Alim Compaore

Abdul Alim Compaore, the 16-year-old Italy and Burkina Faso midfielder at Verona U18, has been linked with a move to Roma U20 in Italy's Primavera...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 5

Milan target Verona U18 midfielder Abdul Alim Compaore

Italy and Burkina Faso midfielder Abdul Alim Compaore is the subject of a reported move from Verona U18 to Milan U20, with the teenager linked with...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 5

Roma linked with Verona U18 midfielder Abdul Alim Compaore

Italy and Burkina Faso midfielder Abdul Alim Compaore is being linked with a move from Verona U18 to Roma U20 in Italy’s Primavera 1 league. The...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Aug 5

South Africa Women edge Burkina Faso Women 1-0 in Africa Cup of Nations Round 3

South Africa Women secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso Women in Match Round 3 of the Africa Cup of Nations Women. Burkina Faso W South...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 5

South Africa: Congratulations Banyana Banyana

[SAnews.gov.za] Government has congratulated Banyana Banyana on their outstanding victory over Burkina Faso in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations...
ALLAFRICA.COM Aug 5

Kgatlana sends Banyana Banyana into Wafcon quarter-finals after Burkina Faso win

Thembi Kgatlana says Banyana Banyana were never prepared to surrender their hopes of reaching the Wafcon quarter-finals after her goal secured a...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 5

Kgatlana hails Banyana Banyana's fighting spirit after WAFCON quarter-final qualification

Banyana Banyana forward Thembi Kgatlana credited South Africa's resilience after her goal secured a 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso and sent the 2022...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 5

South Africa/Burkina Faso: Kgatlana Strike Sends Banyana Banyana Into Last Eight

[Scrolla] Thembi Kgatlana's first-half goal was enough to send defending champions South Africa into the quarter-finals of the CAF Women's Africa...
ALLAFRICA.COM Aug 5

Banyana Banyana's Gabriela Moodaly-Salgado on WAFCON quarterfinals qualification - 'It’s not about how you start the tournament'

The South Africa midfielder has opened up on the mental fortitude required to navigate a difficult group stage at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of...
GOAL.COM Aug 5

Banyana Banyana book Morocco quarter-final after Kgatlana seals Burkina Faso win

Banyana Banyana secured their place in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) quarter-finals with a narrow 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso in...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Aug 5

South Africa set up Wafcon quarter-final against Morocco after narrow Burkina Faso win

South Africa reached the knockout stage of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso in...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 5

WAFCON: 5 countries eliminated from competition

At least five countries have been eliminated from the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON. They are Senegal, Cape Verde, Kenya, Tanzania,...
DAILY POST (NG Aug 5

WAFCON 2026: Côte d’Ivoire top Group B as South Africa edge their way into Quarter-finals

Tanzania and Burkina Faso, who both ended the group stage with three points, were eliminated The post WAFCON 2026: Côte d’Ivoire top Group B as...
PREMIUM TIMES Aug 5

Banyana Banyana one win from World Cup after Morocco quarter-final

Banyana Banyana are one victory away from qualifying for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup after reaching the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Aug 5

South Africa edge Burkina Faso to reach WAFCON quarter-finals

South Africa secured their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after beating Burkina Faso 1-0 in Casablanca to...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Aug 5

South Africa, Ivory Coast advance to WAFCON quarter-finals as Group B concludes

Ivory Coast and Banyana Banyana secured the two quarter-final berths from Group B at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday, eliminating...
KBC.CO.KE Aug 5

South Africa set up Wafcon quarter-final against Morocco after Burkina Faso win

South Africa secured a place in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals with a narrow 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso in Casablanca on...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 5

Burkina Faso 0-1 South Africa: Banyana sneak into Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal against hosts Morocco

Nothing less than three points were needed in this final Group B clash and Desire Ellis' team came up trumps with a goal on 21 minutes from none...
GOAL.COM Aug 5

WAFCON 2026: Two quarter-final fixtures confirmed

At least two quarter-final fixtures at the ongoing 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, competition have been confirmed. This follows the...
DAILY POST (NG Aug 5

Burkina Faso/South Africa: Wafcon - Burkina Faso Aim to 'Write Footballing History' in South Africa Game

[RFI] Burkina Faso head coach Pascal Sawadogo urged his players to seize their chance to make footballing history by eliminating 2022 champions...
ALLAFRICA.COM Aug 5

Kgatlana sends South Africa into Wafcon quarter-finals

South Africa reached the Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso, secured by another late Thembi Kgatlana...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 5

Banyana Banyana reach WAFCON quarter-finals after Kgatlana seals Burkina Faso win

Thembi Kgatlana's second goal of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations secured Banyana Banyana's place in the quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 4

South Africa book quarter-final spot with spirited win over Burkina Faso

South Africa secured their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations with a determined 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso in...
GHANASOCCERNET.COM Aug 4

WAFCON 2026: South Africa beat Burkina Faso to reach quarter-finals

South Africa are through to the WAFCON 2026 quarter-finals after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Burkina Faso in Casablanca, sealed by Thembi Kgatlana's...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 4

WAFCON 2026: South Africa Defeat Burkina Faso, Set Up Quarterfinal Clash With Morocco

South Africa have booked their place in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarter-finals after beating Burkina Faso 1-0 in Casablanca on...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Aug 4

Nardo snap up Italian-Burkinabe winger Aldo Banse on a free transfer

Nardo have added Italian-Burkinabe winger Aldo Banse to their squad, with the 23-year-old joining from Pro Sesto on a free transfer. Banse, who...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 4

Nardo sign Italian-Burkinabe winger Aldo Banse from Pro Sesto

Italian-Burkinabe winger Aldo Banse has joined Nardo from Pro Sesto on a free transfer, strengthening the Serie D-H club’s attacking options ahead...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Aug 4

Banyana Banyana reach WAFCON quarter-finals after narrow Burkina Faso win

Banyana Banyana secured their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso on Tuesday...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Aug 4

Women’s AFCON 2026: Cote d’Ivoire need only a draw against Tanzania to reach quarter-finals

Cote d’Ivoire will secure a place in the quarter-finals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2026 if they avoid defeat by Tanzania in their final...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Aug 4

Banyana Banyana must beat Burkina Faso as Tanzania result shapes quarter-final hopes

South Africa must beat Burkina Faso to have any chance of reaching the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals, but their fate will also...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 4

Laley Fofana: France and Burkina Faso midfielder joins Sanatatea from Minaur

France and Burkina Faso midfielder Laley Fofana has joined Romanian club Sanatatea from Minaur on a free transfer. The 25-year-old defensive...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 4

Laley Fofana joins Sanatatea on free transfer from Minaur

France and Burkina Faso midfielder Laley Fofana has joined Romanian club Sanatatea on a free transfer from Minaur. Fofana, 25, moves to Sanatatea...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Aug 4

Banyana Banyana must beat Burkina Faso and rely on Ivory Coast result to reach WAFCON quarter-finals

Banyana Banyana must defeat Burkina Faso on Tuesday to keep their Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign alive, but qualification for the...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 4

WAFU B U20: Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso and Niger battle for final spots

The semi-final fixtures for the WAFU B Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers have been confirmed, with hosts Ivory Coast set to take on...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Aug 4

Banyana Banyana face quarter-final exit as John Tlale warns their standards are slipping

Former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper John Tlale believes Banyana Banyana's ageing squad is contributing to a decline in standards as they prepare for a...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 4

Raja Casablanca boss Nasreddine Nabi backs Banyana Banyana before crucial WAFCON clash

Raja Casablanca head coach Nasreddine Nabi has sent his best wishes to Banyana Banyana after making an official visit to their training camp in...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 4

Maxwell Konadu defends fan pressure after Black Satellites' early WAFU B U-20 elimination

Black Satellites head coach Maxwell Konadu has defended the role of supporter pressure in football, insisting that criticism from fans is necessary...
GHANASOCCERNET.COM Aug 4

Burkina Faso vs South Africa WAFCON Match Preview: Kick-off time, venue, squad news and how to watch Banyana Banyana's final Group B fixture

GOAL brings you all the available details on the Women's Africa Cup of Nations game between the Ladies Stallions and Banyana Banyana at the Moulay...
GOAL.COM Aug 4

Win or bust for Twiga Stars in decisive Ivory Coast clash

Dar es Salaam. Tanzania's national women's football team, Twiga Stars, must beat Ivory Coast in their final Group B match today night to secure a...
THE CITIZEN TANZANIA Aug 4

Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2026: How to watch Burkina Faso v South Africa

Burkina Faso face South Africa in their final Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2026 group match on Tuesday, with the game starting at 22:00 French...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Aug 4

Burkina Faso and South Africa meet with Women's AFCON knockout hopes at stake

Burkina Faso must beat South Africa to secure a historic place in the quarter-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2026, while their...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 4

South Africa must beat Burkina Faso to keep WAFCON quarter-final hopes alive

South Africa face a decisive final Group B match against Burkina Faso at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday, with defeat ending their...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Aug 4

WAFCON 2026: Burkina Faso chase history as South Africa fight for survival

Burkina Faso will look to continue their historic run at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations when they face defending champions South Africa in...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Aug 4

LIVE | WAFCON: Do-or-die clash for Banyana Banyana

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis is well aware of what's at stake ahead of their WAFCON 2026 clash against Burkina Faso on Tuesday.
THE SOUTH AFRICAN Aug 4

Banyana Banyana backed to reach Wafcon quarter-finals despite struggles

Banyana Banyana legends Portia Modise and Noko Matlou believe South Africa can still reach the quarter-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations,...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 4

Maarouf Yussuf becomes unattached after Al-Nasiriyah FC departure

Burkina Faso-Nigerian midfielder Maarouf Yussuf has left Al-Nasiriyah FC and is now without a club after completing his departure from the Iraqi...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Aug 3

Maarouf Yussuf leaves Al-Nasiriyah FC to become a free agent

Burkina Faso-Nigerian midfielder Maarouf Yussuf is without a club after leaving Al-Nasiriyah FC. The 33-year-old central midfielder’s departure...
NIGERIAFOOTBALL.NG Aug 3

Maarouf Yussuf enters free agency after Al-Nasiriyah FC departure

Burkina Faso and Nigeria midfielder Maarouf Yussuf has joined the free-agent market after leaving Iraqi club Al-Nasiriyah FC. The 33-year-old...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 3

Flying Eagles turn focus to Cote d’Ivoire semi-final after Burkina Faso defeat

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have put their 2-0 loss to Burkina Faso behind them and are now fully focused on Wednesday’s semi-final against hosts Cote...
NIGERIAFOOTBALL.NG Aug 3

Swart urges South Africa to embrace pressure in decisive Burkina Faso clash

South Africa goalkeeper Kaylin Swart says her side are ready for a “real battle” against Burkina Faso as they fight to keep their Women's Africa...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 3

Desiree Ellis says South Africa's Burkina Faso match is a ‘final'

South Africa coach Desiree Ellis has described her side's Women's Africa Cup of Nations meeting with Burkina Faso as “probably the final for us”,...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 3

South Africa face Burkina Faso ‘battle’ for Women’s Africa Cup of Nations knockout place

South Africa’s Banyana Banyana must beat Burkina Faso in their final Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Group B match to keep their hopes of reaching...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Aug 3

South Africa face Burkina Faso in ‘final’ for Women’s Africa Cup survival

South Africa manager Desiree Ellis has described her side’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Group B meeting with Burkina Faso as “probably the final”...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Aug 3

Flying Eagles urged to target U-20 AFCON qualification after Burkina Faso defeat

Nigeria-born Manchester City U-17 Head Coach Chuks Akuneto has urged the Flying Eagles to look beyond their 2-0 defeat by Burkina Faso and focus on...
NIGERIAFOOTBALL.NG Aug 3

Herve Koffi joins Union SG after Belgian Super Cup success

Union SG have strengthened their squad ahead of the new season by signing Burkina Faso international goalkeeper Herve Koffi. The Belgian club...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 3

WAFU B U-20 Championship: Flying Eagles Must Focus On U-20 AFCON Ticket Despite Burkina Faso Defeat — Akuneto

Nigeria-born Manchester City U-17 Head Coach, Chuks Akuneto, has urged the Flying Eagles to keep their focus firmly on securing a place at the 2027...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Aug 3

Besiktas weigh move for €8m-rated Freiburg winger Cyriaque Irie

Cyriaque Irie, the Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast winger at Freiburg, has been linked with a move to Turkish Super Lig club Besiktas. Irie, 21,...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 3

Freiburg winger Cyriaque Irie linked with Besiktas move

Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast winger Cyriaque Irie is being linked with a move from Freiburg to Besiktas, with the Turkish club considering a...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Aug 3
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