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THE GUARDIAN Apr 17

Young Africans launch complaint at CAF, allege match fixing in Sundowns loss

Young Africans SC has written to CAF requesting an investigation on Mauritanian referee Dahane Beida, who took charge of their CAF Champions League...
SOCCER24.CO.ZW Apr 6

Mali Coach Explains Why Spurs Midfielder Is Out Of Friendly Game Against Super Eagles

Eagles of Mali head coach Eric Chelles has explained why Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Yves Bissouma was not selected for this month‘s ...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Mar 25

Preview: Morocco vs. Mauritania - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Tuesday's friendly clash between Morocco and Mauritania, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Mar 24

Mali Head Coach Reveals Why He Dropped Yves Bissouma Against Nigeria

Mali head coach, Eric Chelle, has revealed that he didn't invite highly-rated Tottenham Hotspur midfielder, Yves Bissouma, for the international...
NAIJANEWS.COM Mar 24

Algeria Under-20 coach slaps players during melee in ‘reprehensible’ scenes

There were shocking scenes in an Algerian Under-20 match as manager Yacine Manaa was seen hitting players during a touchline scramble. The Algerian...
TALKSPORT Mar 24

Friendly: Why I snubbed Bissouma for game against Nigeria – Mali coach opens up

Coach of the Malian national team, Eric Chelle has revealed why he snubbed highly rated Tottenham Hotspur midfielder, Yves Bissouma for the...
DAILY POST (NG Mar 24

Mali fire warning to Super Eagles after win over Mauritania

The Eagles of Mali showed they mean business leading up to Tuesday’s friendly against the Super Eagles after they shot down Mauritania 2-0....
SCORENIGERIA.COM.NG Mar 24

Super Eagles get late kick-off for Mali friendly

The Super Eagles of Nigeria’s upcoming friendly against the Eagles of Mali has been fixed for 9 pm on Tuesday. The game will be held at the Grand...
DAILY POST (NG Mar 23

Mali coach reveals reason for snubbing Bissouma for Nigeria friendly; Spurs star unfollows FMF on Instagram

Mali national team coach Eric Chelle has defended his decision not to invite Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Yves Bissouma for the international...
ALLNIGERIASOCCER.COM Mar 22

Mali star Yves Bissouma stirs controversy on social Media after snub for Super Eagles game

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Yves Bissouma has sparked controversy on social media after taking drastic action in response to being omitted from...
SPORTSRATION.COM Mar 20

Preview: Mali vs. Mauritania - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Friday's friendly clash between Mali and Mauritania, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Mar 20

Brahim ahead of Morocco debut: “I want to make the whole country proud”

Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty ImagesThe attacker was given Morocco's number 10 for the upcoming friendlies against Angola and Mauritania....
MANAGING MADRID Mar 19

U20 AFCON win opened doors in my career  – New Black Stars defender Nathaniel Adjei

Ghana defender Nathaniel Adjei has revealed winning the U20 Africa Cup of Nations with the Black Satellites opened doors in his young career. At...
GHHEADLINES Mar 18

Mauritania confirm death of goalkeeper Mohamed El-Mokhtar

The Mauritanian Football Association (FFRIM) have confirmed the death of U21 goalkeeper Mohamed El-Mokhtar on Saturday. Multiple reports had noted...
KINGFUT Mar 16

Mali Unveil Squad For Super Eagles Friendly

Mali have named a 28-man squad for their upcoming friendlies against Mauritania and Nigeria. Top stars like Amadou Haidara, El Bilal Toure,...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Mar 16

Mali coach unveils 28-man squad for Super Eagles friendly

Eagles of Mali head coach, Eric Sekou Chelle has unveiled a 28-man squad for the team’s international friendly against Mauritania and Nigeria. The...
DAILY POST (NG Mar 15

Tottenham star Bissouma omitted as Mali announce 28-man squad ahead of Nigeria friendly 

The Malian Football Federation on Friday afternoon unveiled a list of 28-players summoned for their March internationals against Mauritania (March...
ALLNIGERIASOCCER.COM Mar 14

Morocco calls up Brahim Diaz after making decision

Real Madrid playmaker Brahim Diaz has made his decision to play for Morocco, amid criticism for the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF). The...
SOKA25EAST.COM Mar 14

2024 Olympic Qualifiers: CAF Confirms Dates For Super Falcons Vs Banyana Banyana

Africa’s top-ranked team, Nigeria will host reigning African champions South Africa in the first leg of their Women’s Olympic Football Tournament...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Mar 11

AFCON 2025 Prelims: Ahmadou Ahidjo stadium set to host early crucial clash

The first leg of the 2025 Africa cup of nations qualifier between Chad and Mauritius will take place at the Ahmadou Ahidjo stadium in Yaounde This...
KICK442.COM Mar 11

Brahim Diaz Chooses Morocco Over Spain — Report

Photo by Mateo Villalba/Getty ImagesA Tug-of-War for International Allegiance looks to be coming to an end Following Real Madrid's win over Celta...
MANAGING MADRID Mar 10

Mokwena blown away by Mauritanian football facilities

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rhulani Mokwena has been impressed by the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania (FFRIM)'s...
AFRICANFOOTBALL.COM Feb 26

Mokwena praises his players after another clinical performance

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena was pleased with how his side handled their business in Mauritania.
THE SOUTH AFRICAN Feb 25

Sport | Sundowns beat Nouadhibou to secure CAF Champions League knockout spot

Mamelodi Sundowns reached the knockout stages of the CAF Champions League after beating Mauritanian club Nouadhibou 2-0 away from home on Saturday.
NEWS24.COM Feb 24

Nouadhibou vs Mamelodi Sundowns Preview: Kick-off time, TV channel & squad news

GOAL gives you the details to follow Masandawana's Caf Champions League trip to Mauritania to face Nouadhibou on Saturday.
GOAL.COM Feb 24

Sundowns to miss Mvala, Mudau in Caf match, as Mokwena irritated by Bafana injuries

Mamelodi Sundowns will play the penultimate round of the Caf Champions League group stage away to Mauritanian side Nouadhibou without some of their...
TIMESLIVE.CO.ZA Feb 21

Wilfred Ndidi, Johnny Drille, Others Knock 2023 AFCON Final Referee

Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi and Nigerian singer, Johnny Drille, criticized the officiating of Mauritanian referee, Dahane Beida during...
NAIJANEWS.COM Feb 12

Who is Afcon 2023 final referee Dahane Beida?

THE Africa Cup of Nations final is upon us after a thrilling tournament in the Ivory Coast. And the refereeing team has been decided with a...
THE SUN Feb 11

How Super Eagles Unite Nigerians

By Ehi Braimah As we await the outcome of the 2023 African Cup of Nations final game between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and the Elephants of Cote...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Feb 11

Mauritania extends Amir Abdou contract until 2026

The Mauritanian Football Federation has officially extended the contract of head coach Amir Abdou until 2026. Abdou, who took over in March 2022...
KINGFUT Feb 10

Big powers Ivory Coast and Nigeria collide as football in Africa takes giant steps | Jonathan Wilson

With Cape Verde, Angola, Mauritania and Equatorial Guinea all making an impression, this Cup of Nations is full of positives And so, after a...
THE GUARDIAN Feb 10

D’Tigress Qualify For Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Nigeria’s D’Tigress have qualified for the women’s basketball event of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Despite losing 100 - 46 to the USA in their...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Feb 10

Premier League Club Declare Support For Super Eagles In AFCON Final

Fulham manager Marco Silva has said the London club will back Nigeria’s Super Eagles in the AFCON 2023 final against hosts Côte d'Ivoire on...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Feb 10

AFCON 2023: CAF Appoints Mauritanian Referee For Super Eagles Vs Cote d’Ivoire

Mauritanian referee, Dahana Beida will take charge of Nigeria's Africa Cup of Nations final clash against the Elephants of Cote d'Ivoire. Angola's...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Feb 10

Moroccan Referee Questions CAF For Handing AFCON Final To Mauritanian Ref, Shuns Officiating 3rd Place

CAF have appointed Mauritania’s referee Dahane Beida to officiate the Africa Cup of Nations final match between Nigeria and the host country Cote...
OWNGOALNIGERIA.COM Feb 10

Nigeria Vs Angola Predictions And Match Preview

More of our previews and predictions may be found on AllSportsPredictions.com, one of our professional tipster partners. Go here. Nigeria vs...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Feb 2

AFCON 2023 Quarter-Finals: Daily Prizes from PariPesa and TOP Betting Tips

Get ready for the hot weekend as AFCON 2023 hits the quarter-final stage. We've got the lowdown on the top three matches, tailor-made for...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Feb 2

Nigeria’s Best XI vs. Angola: Predicting the perfect Super Eagles set-up to demolish Palancas Negras

In a clash that promises to ignite the pitch with intensity, Nigeria face Angola in the quarterfinals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, with both...
SOCCERNET NIGERIA Feb 2

AFCON 2023: Senegalese to take charge of Nigeria, Angola duel

  Senegalese official Issa Sy will be the referee when Nigeria take on Angola in Friday’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final encounter at the...
BLUEPRINT.NG Feb 2

Senegalese Referee Issa Sy to officiate Nigeria vs Angola AFCON quarter-final

Senegalese official Issa Sy has been appointed as the referee for the Nigeria vs Angola Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quater-final clash on Friday...
SPORTSRATION.COM Feb 1

AFCON 2023: Referees for Nigeria vs Angola clash confirmed

Issa Sy from Senegal will be the referee at the centre, when Nigeria play Angola in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final on Friday. Sy will...
DAILY POST (NG Feb 1

AFCON 2023: Senegalese Referee Sy To Take Charge Of Super Eagles , Angola Duel

Senegalese official Issa Sy will be the referee when Nigeria take on Angola in Friday’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final encounter at the Stade...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Feb 1

‘Cape Verde has more to prove’

 Cape Verde midfielder, Jamiro Mon­teiro, has said his side has more to prove following their qualification to the quarter-finals of the...
GHANAIAN TIMES Jan 31

Contrasting emotions after Cape Verde's win over Mauritania

A late Ryan Mendes penalty sealed the win for Cape Verde to send them through to the quarter-finals for the second time in their history.
THE-STAR.CO.KE Jan 30

AFCON 2023: Cape Verde coach Pedro Bristo recounts tough win over Mauritania

The head coach of Cape Verde, Pedro Bristo was moderate about his team’s 1-0 victory over Mauritania in the Round of 16 of the 2023 Africa Cup of...
KICK442.COM Jan 30

Cape Verde ousts Mauritania to qualify for the quarter-finals

A late Ryan Mendes penalty was enough to send Cape Verde to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations as they beat Mauritania 1-0 at the...
KBC.CO.KE Jan 30

AFCON 2023: Mauritania coach Amir Abdou not disappointed after loss to Cape Verde

After his team’s 1-0 loss to Cape Verde in the Round of 16 of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations which ended the Lions of Chinguetti’s participation at...
KICK442.COM Jan 30

Mauritania/Cape Verde: Cape Verde Beat Mauritania to Book Afcon Quarterfinals Spot

[Leadership] Cape Verde's successful adventure at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) continued as they advanced to the quarterfinals...
ALLAFRICA.COM Jan 30

2023 AFCON: Real Madrid’s Eduardo Camavinga Supports Angola Against Nigeria

Real Madrid midfielder, Eduardo Camavinga, has shown his support for his ancestral home, Angola, ahead of their clash with the Super Eagles of...
NAIJANEWS.COM Jan 30

Cape Verde/Mauritania: Afcon 2023 - Cape Verde Qualify for Quarter-Finals After Beating Mauritania 1-0

[Vanguard] Cape Verde won an Africa Cup of Nations knockout tie for the first time in their history on Monday as a late Ryan Mendes penalty gave...
ALLAFRICA.COM Jan 30

AFCON 2023: 6 countries qualify for quarter-finals [Full list]

Eight teams have booked their places in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals. Cape Verde and Ivory Coast are the latest countries to...
DAILY POST (NG Jan 30

Cape Verde advances to AFCON quarter-finals with late-penalty drama

Cape Verde secured a dramatic late-victory over Mauritania to secure a spot in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals for just the second time. A...
SPORTSRATION.COM Jan 30

Mendes penalty sends Cape Verde into quarter-finals

A late Ryan Mendes penalty gave Cape Verde a dramatic 1-0 victory over Mauritania to book their place in the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM Jan 30

Third time’s the charm for Cape Verde

Cape Verde have finally claimed their first win in an AFCON knockout game, in what was their third attempt. Cape Verde had previously lost to Ghana...
FOOTBALLLIVE.NG Jan 29

South Africa's ANC suspends Jacob Zuma

In tonight's edition:  Cracks in South Africa's ruling party deepen ahead of this year's general election as former president Jacob Zuma is...
FRANCE24.COM Jan 29

Cape Verde edge Mauritania to claim AFCON 2023 quarter-final berth

Cape Verde edged Mauritania 1-0 in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 match at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan on Monday night....
BLUEPRINT.NG Jan 29

Cape Verde Claim Narrow Win Over Mauritania To Reach AFCON Quarterfinals

January 29, (THEWILL) – A late penalty from Ryan Mendes secured a 1-0 victory for Cape Verde over Mauritania in the Africa Cup of Nations round of...
THEWILLNIGERIA.COM Jan 29

Ryan Mendes penalty sends Cape Verde to the Quarterfinals

Cape Verde beat Mauritania 1-0 in an electric encounter of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations played at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium on...
SOKA25EAST.COM Jan 29

Cape Verde edge Mauritania to reach Cup of Nations last eight

Cape Verde Islands captain Ryan Mendes converted a penalty two minutes from time to edge Mauritania 1-0 in their Africa Cup of Nations last-16...
TIMESLIVE.CO.ZA Jan 29

AFCON 2023: Cape Verde join Nigeria, three others in quarterfinals

Cape Verde on Monday evening qualified for the quarter-final of the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Cote d’Ivoire. This was possible...
DAILY POST (NG Jan 29

Cape Verde Beat Mauritania To Book AFCON Quarterfinals Spot 

Cape Verde’s successful adventure at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) continued as they advanced to the quarterfinals after beating...
LEADERSHIP.NG Jan 29

Cape Verde into Africa Cup quarterfinals after late penalty vs Mauritania

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — Ryan Mendes scored a late penalty for Cape Verde to make Africa Cup of Nations…
WTOP.COM Jan 29

Afcon 2023: Mendes fires Cape Verde into quarter-finals after striking late against Mauritania

Ryan Mendes scored the only goal as Cape Verde ended Mauritania's fairy tale in the ongoing Afcon in Ivory Coast.
GOAL.COM Jan 29

Cape Verde into quarter-finals of Africa Cup of Nations after beating Mauritania

Ryan Mendes converted a late penalty as Cape Verde beat Mauritania 1-0 in Abidjan to seal their place in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of...
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Jan 29

Cape Verde 1-0 Mauritania: Late Ryan Mendes penalty sends Blue Sharks into AFCON quarter-finals

They will face Morocco or South Africa for a place in the semi-finals
EVENING STANDARD Jan 29

AFCON 2023: Ryan Mendes’ penalty secures quarter final spot for Cape Verde over Mauritania

Cape Verde senior men’s national team qualified for the quarter final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after a 1-0 victory against Mauritania in...
KICK442.COM Jan 29

2023 AFCON: Cape Verde v Mauritania report

The fifth Round of 16 match at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations saw Cape Verde triumph 1-0 over Mauritania at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in...
AFRICANFOOTBALL.COM Jan 29

Cape Verde vs Mauritania LIVE! AFCON match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction today

Cape Verde cruised through Group B ahead of Egypt and Ghana
EVENING STANDARD Jan 29

Mauritania AFCON star is ex-Leeds United man who got eight-game ban for biting

AFCON attacker Souleymane Doukara has helped his country reach the last 16 of the tournament for the first time, but his most infamous career...
DAILY STAR Jan 29

AFCON 2023: Cape Verde vs Mauritania match preview, team news, possible starting XI, all you need to know

Cape Verde seek to match their best Africa Cup of Nations showing when they face Mauritania in a round of 16 clash at the Felix Houphouet Boigny...
KICK442.COM Jan 29

Cape Verde Vs Mauritania: Predictions And Match Preview 

More of our previews and predictions may be found on AllSportsPredictions.com, one of our professional tipster partners. Go here. Cape Verde vs...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Jan 29

2023 Africa Cup of Nations: Cape Verde vs Mauritania - Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time & where to watch

How to watch the Africa Cup of Nations match between Cape Verde and Mauritania, as well as kick-off time and team news.
GOAL.COM Jan 29

Afcon: Blockbuster clash as Morocco battle South Africa

The final match in the round of 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations  will see Morocco  take on South Africa   at Stade de San Pedro on Tuesday night....
SOKA25EAST.COM Jan 29

Cape Verde vs Mauritania: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time & where to watch

Where to watch the Africa Cup of Nations match online between Cape Verde and Mauritania, including live streams, TV channels, kick-off time and more.
GOAL.COM Jan 29

Cape Verde vs Mauritania: AFCON prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

Blue Sharks romped into knockouts as they eye history
EVENING STANDARD Jan 29

Cape Verde and Mauritania chase history in AFCON round of 16 clash

Cape Verde and Mauritania will chase history when they face-off in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 clash on Monday, January 29, 2024.  In...
SPORTSRATION.COM Jan 29

Mauritania out to make more history with boss ‘like Jose Mourinho’

Mauritania are making their bow in the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations after registering their first win at the finals
THE-STAR.CO.KE Jan 28

Bubista taking nothing for granted as Cape Verde face Mauritania in last 16

Both countries were surprise qualifiers from the group stage, with Cape Verde beating Ghana and Mozambique and earning a draw with Egypt.
NEWSCHAINONLINE.COM Jan 28

Afcon Preview: Cape Verde clash with Mauritania in exciting match

Neither Cape Verde nor Mauritania were expected to go deep into the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations before the tournament started, but their last-16...
SOKA25EAST.COM Jan 28

2023 AFCON: Cape Verde v Mauritania preview

The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations will continue with a Round of 16 match between Cape Verde and Mauritania at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in...
AFRICANFOOTBALL.COM Jan 28

Broos says if Bafana beats Morocco, they can reach Afcon final

“We don't want to underestimate Mauritania or Cape Verde, but there is a big difference,” Broos on potentially playing in the quarters.
THE SOUTH AFRICAN Jan 27

Preview: Cape Verde vs. Mauritania - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Monday's Africa Cup of Nations clash between Cape Verde and Mauritania, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Jan 27

Cape Verde vs Mauritania Prediction and Preview

A place in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals is up for grabs for two sides not given much of a chance before the tournament. Look ahead with...
THEANALYST.COM Jan 27

AFCON Group Stages Review - What it means for Everton

Photo by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP via Getty ImagesThe continental competition is into the knockout stages now, here's how it could impact the Toffees...
SBNATION.COM Jan 26

Cape Verde vs Mauritania Predictions: Cape Verde to match their best AFCON performance against Mauritania

Our betting expert shares his predictions for Cape Verde’s round of 16 tie with Mauritania, including 4.90 odds for a halftime/ full-time result.
GOAL.COM Jan 26
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