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Ryan Ogam’s late strike saves Kenya against Eritrea in 2027 AFCON qualifier

Dennis Mabuka · 3 hours ago

Kenya national team youngster Ryan Ogam scored late on to help struggling Harambee Stars secure a 1-1 draw against Eritrea in their matchday one of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers at Nyayo National Stadium on Saturday.

Bafana Bafana's new Mosimane era begins with crucial win over Guinea

Nick Said · 4 hours ago

Ime Okon and Samukele Kabini were the unlikely goalscorers as South Africa claimed what could prove to be a crucial 2-1 home win over Guinea in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Group D qualifier at Orlando Stadium on Saturday.

Salah withdrawn from Egypt's clash with South Sudan due to artificial surface

Reuters · 8 hours ago

Mohamed Salah will not travel ⁠with Egypt's squad to South Sudan for their second Africa Cup ‌of Nations qualifier because the match ‌will be played on an ‌artificial turf pitch, the Egyptian Football ‌Association said on Saturday.

Lwandamina explains why Zambia lost to Algeria in 2027 AFCON qualifier

Dennis Mabuka · 10 hours ago

Zambia national team coach George Lwandamina has blamed individual mistakes for the national team’s 3-1 defeat against Algeria in their first match of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) at the Hocine Aït Ahmed Stadium on Friday.

Ouahbi delivers positive reaction after Morocco defeat Gabon in AFCON qualifier

Dennis Mabuka · 11 hours ago

Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi gave a positive reaction about the Atlas Lions after they defeated Gabon 2-0 in their matchday one of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Friday.

Vieira admits Senegal must improve after Mozambique draw in AFCON qualifier

Dennis Mabuka · 12 hours ago

Senegal coach Patrick Vieira has delivered his first assessment of the national team after they battled to a 1-1 draw against Mozambique in their matchday one of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers on Friday.

South Africa aim to preserve proud home record in AFCON qualifiers

Nick Said · 13 hours ago

South Africa will defend a proud home record in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying when they welcome Guinea to Orlando Stadium on Saturday for coach Pitso Mosimane’s first game of his third spell in charge of the side.

Debutants Ilenikhena and Usor power Nigeria past Madagascar in AFCON opener

Shina Oludare · yesterday

Nigeria secured a hard-fought 2-1 win over Madagascar in their opening Group L fixture of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations played on Friday evening.

McCarthy revisits Kenya FA issues: 'People responsible must take accountability'

Dennis Mabuka · yesterday

Kenya national team head coach Benni McCarthy has revisited the situation surrounding the national team as they prepare to kick off their 2026 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.

Patrick Viera's first game as Senegal coach ends in underwhelming draw in Mozambique

Reuters · yesterday

Patrick Vieira's debut as Senegal coach ended in ⁠a frustrating 1-1 draw away in Mozambique on Friday as they let slip a first-half lead and ‌ended up sharing the points in their opening Africa Cup of Nations ‌qualifier.

Watch Emile Witbooi’s wonder goal at the COSAFA U20 Championships

Nick Said · yesterday

Cape Town City wonderboy Emile Witbooi added another incredible goal to his growing collection as South Africa claimed a 4-2 win over Zambia in the semi-finals of the COSAFA U20 Championships in Mozambique.

Pitso Mosimane backed to bring fresh ideas to Bafana Bafana by former captain

Nick Said · yesterday

Former Bafana Bafana defender Ricardo Katza believes Pitso Mosimane is returning to the South African national team at the right time, armed with greater international experience and the tactical knowledge to take the side forward.

Nigeria coach Chelle warns Madagascar ahead of clash: 'They are coming to hell'

Shina Oludare · yesterday

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has warned Madagascar to expect an intense atmosphere when the two sides meet in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo.

Lwandamina stays confident as Zambia face Algeria in 2027 AFCON qualifier

Dennis Mabuka · yesterday

Zambia national team coach George Lwandamina has discussed their readiness to face Algeria in their first match of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers at the Hocine Ait Ahmed Stadium in Tizi Ouzou on Friday.

South Africa's record at the Orlando Stadium ahead of Guinea clash

Nick Said · yesterday

Bafana Bafana have played at Orlando Stadium 14 times before and only ever lost once as they prepare to host Guinea in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Saturday.

EXCLUSIVE: Nigeria must turn World Cup pain into AFCON motivation, says Genk’s Akpan

Shina Oludare · yesterday

Nigeria international Christian Akpan has urged his teammates to put the disappointment of missing the 2026 FIFA World Cup behind them and make a strong start to their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.

Ghana outclassed by Ivory Coast in opener for AFCON 2027 qualifier

Owuraku Ampofo · yesterday

Ghana made a disappointing start to their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign after suffering a 2-0 defeat to Ivory Coast at the Stade de la Paix in Bouaké on Thursday.

Deportivo striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang out for two months after knee surgery

AFP · 2 days ago

Deportivo La Coruna striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang underwent knee surgery on Thursday, his club announced, and is expected to be out for two months.