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Simba SC Held Goalless by Mogadishu City in CECAFA Kagame Cup Group B Opener
Tanzania's two representatives have now dropped points on the same day, with Simba failing to beat a Somali side missing several key players to injury or absence.
Lillian Namaganda to Champion Women's Football Investment at Birmingham Convention
The former She Corporates WFC player will use her own path through Uganda's game to make the case for backing the women's side of the sport.
Cape Verde's Willy Semedo Signs for UAE Pro League New Boys United FC
The 32-year-old forward left Cyprus for Dubai on a one-year deal after helping the Blue Sharks reach the World Cup's Round of 32.
Comfort Erhabor Gets Her First Super Falcons Call-Up, Says Training Alongside Nnadozie Feels "Unreal"
The Portsmouth goalkeeper has named Chiamaka Nnadozie and Manuel Neuer as the two players who shaped her game.
Young Africans Sign Touré, Kangwanda and Zakouani Ahead of 2026/27 Season
Yanga plan to bring in five foreign signings in total as they defend their NBC Premier League title and push for a deeper CAF Champions League run.
Kelechi Iheanacho Turns Down New Celtic Deal, Signs for Bursaspor
Kelechi Iheanacho has completed a move to Turkish club Bursaspor, choosing the Süper Lig side over a fresh contract offer from Celtic.
Four Coaches, Sixteen Teams: Africa's Slow Climb to Trust Women on the Bench
Cameroon's last-minute appointment of Valentine Nguel brought the number of female head coaches at WAFCON 2026 to four out of sixteen, up from two out of twelve a year ago.
Aissa Mandi Retires From Algeria After 122 Caps
Aissa Mandi has announced his retirement from international football, ending a 12-year career with Algeria that brought a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations title and 122 caps.
Ivory Coast Reached the Knockouts. Was It Enough?
Ivory Coast made the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup before losing 2-1 to Norway, a result that clears the bar the Elephants set for themselves but leaves supporters split on whether it was actually good enough.
Motsepe: A World Cup Without Nigeria Is Incomplete
CAF president Patrice Motsepe says Nigeria's absence was felt throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup, calling the Super Eagles one of the continent's most important football nations.
South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe Submit Joint Bid to Host AFCON 2028
South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe have formally submitted a joint bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, a move aimed at returning the tournament to Southern Africa for the first time in years.
Cape Verde's Vozinha Named in FIFA World Cup Dream XI, Africa's Lone Representative
The 40-year-old goalkeeper's saves against Spain and Argentina made him the only non-European, non-South American name in the fan-voted best XI of the tournament.
Nigeria's Janet Akekoromowei Signs for Benfica Until 2028
Nigerian youth international Janet Akekoromowei has joined Portuguese women's champions SL Benfica on a contract running to 2028, with the club holding an option for two further years.
DR Congo Reach the Round of 32 Before a Late Harry Kane Double Ends the Run
Sébastien Desabre's Leopards drew Portugal, beat Uzbekistan 3-1 and pushed England before bowing out, the best World Cup run in Congolese history.
Morocco's Issa Diop Completes Ipswich Move on Deal to 2030
The Atlas Lions defender joins Ghana's Abdul Fatawu at Portman Road as Ipswich rebuild for a return to the Premier League.
CAF Doubles WAFCON Winners' Prize to $2 Million Ahead of Morocco Tournament
CAF president Patrice Motsepe says the increase is part of a long-term push to build competitive national teams.
Ime Okon Says Bafana Bafana's World Cup Run Still Gives Him Chills
The Hannover 96 defender says South Africa's first-ever run past a World Cup group stage hasn't fully sunk in.
Algeria and Zambia Split the Points in WAFCON Warm-Up
The Copper Queens matched the hosts for 90 minutes in Blida as both sides sharpen their form ahead of the tournament.
Shabalala Trades Nike for PUMA Ahead of Chiefs' New Season
The 22-year-old midfielder becomes the face of PUMA South Africa's new Ultra 7 boot campaign.
This Is Bigger Than the NFF, Chris Green Demands National Football Summit
Former NFF technical chief says Nigeria's football crisis is now too deep for the federation to fix alone.
Investigation Continues Into Death of Mamelodi Sundowns' Jayden Adams
The 25-year-old South Africa international was found dead at his home days after returning from the World Cup, and authorities say no cause has been confirmed.
Orlando Pirates Beat Cádiz 2-1 as Ouaddou Says They're "Cruising Nicely"
Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says the Betway Premiership champions are building form ahead of their South African top flight title defence.
Ghana Coach Björkegren Tips Nigeria as WAFCON 2026 Favourites
The Black Queens coach believes Nigeria remain the team to beat at this month's tournament in Morocco.
Zambia Picked Algeria for a Reason, Haalubono Explains Why
The Copper Queens' assistant coach says two friendlies against the WAFCON hosts are deliberate rehearsal for the group opener against Egypt.
Troost-Ekong Says His Next Fight Is in the Boardroom, Not the Dugout
The former Super Eagles captain has ruled out coaching and is instead studying football governance for a future role with the NFF, CAF, or FIFA.
Super Falcons-Black Queens Friendly Called Off Days Before WAFCON
Nigeria's final warm-up against Ghana has been scrapped with no reason given and no reschedule date set.
Chawinga Won't Pretend Malawi Can Touch Nigeria, Not Yet
Malawi's captain says the Scorchers respect the gap to the Super Falcons even as they prepare for a first-ever WAFCON appearance.
Osman Bukari Returns to Red Star Belgrade on Season-Long Loan With Option to Buy
The Ghana winger returns to Serbia on a season-long loan with an option to buy, going back to the club where he once scored 28 goals in 91 appearances.
Morocco Hold Africa's Top Spot in FIFA Rankings as Nigeria, Senegal, Egypt Stay Close Behind
Morocco sit sixth in the world after their World Cup quarter-final run, with Senegal, Egypt and Nigeria holding steady as Africa's next-best ranked nations.
NEC FC Part Ways With Five Players Ahead of New Uganda Premier League Season
Muzamir Mutyaba and Patrick Bayiga leave on expired contracts, with three more players exiting by mutual agreement as NEC rebuild for the new Uganda Premier League season.