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Uganda clinched the final African spot at the FIFA U-17 World Cup after a thrilling penalty shootout victory over Ghana. Ten African nations will now compete on the global stage in Qatar this November.
Ivory Coast lost 4-0 at home, fired their coach, and seemed destined for humiliation. Twelve days later, they lifted the Africa Cup of Nations trophy on their own soil.
Ghana's Medeama SC just secured their second Premier League championship with a commanding home win that brought fans to their feet. The victory sends them straight to Africa's biggest club competition.
Algerian soccer fans erupted in celebration after USM Alger defeated Egypt's Zamalek 8-7 on penalties to claim their second CAF Confederation Cup title. The thrilling victory in Cairo marks back-to-back championships for the Algiers-based club.
The head of African football says he's confident an African nation will claim soccer's biggest prize, building on Morocco's historic semi-final run. After resolving recent controversies, the continent's football confederation is looking ahead with renewed unity and ambitious goals.
At just 37, Amobi Ezeaku has transformed Enugu Rangers from a fading legacy into a modern sports institution, ending championship droughts and creating the club's first women's team. His education-first approach is reshaping Nigerian football, one title at a time.
Moroccan forward Achraf Bencharki scored twice and assisted another goal as Al Ahly dominated Cairo's biggest derby with a commanding 3-0 victory over rivals Zamalek. The standout performance keeps Al Ahly just three points behind league leaders in one of African football's most passionate competitions.
The two largest football confederations just committed to a groundbreaking partnership that will transform the game for millions of players across both continents. This isn't just about matches—it's about building pathways for the next generation.
Morocco's women's soccer team gets another shot at Olympic history after drawing Congo in the 2028 LA Games qualifiers. The Atlas Lionesses earned a first-round bye thanks to their rising continental ranking.
Ghana will host the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in 2027, nearly three decades after last staging the tournament. The announcement brings continental youth football's biggest stage back to the four-time champions.
Nigerian footballer Ademola Lookman became only the second Nigerian ever to score in a Copa del Rey final, sparking celebrations at a packed Lagos watch party. Hundreds of fans gathered in Surulere to witness the historic moment, turning the venue into an electric celebration of African football talent.
Ghana just appointed Carlos Queiroz, a coach with four World Cups under his belt, to lead their national team with less than two months until the tournament starts. The Black Stars are betting his decades of experience can turn around their struggling squad in record time.
Three East African nations will co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations from June 19 to July 18, marking the first time Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania will jointly welcome Africa's biggest football celebration. This milestone tournament returns elite continental football to the region for the first time in over 50 years.
Nigeria's under-20 women's football team has kicked off intense preparations in Abuja for their shot at the 2026 World Cup. The Falconets face Malawi in a crucial two-leg qualifier that could send them to Poland this September.
After a 52-year absence, the Democratic Republic of Congo is heading back to the World Cup following a 1-0 victory over Jamaica. The historic win marks the end of the longest World Cup drought for any African nation competing in 2026.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Jamaica 1-0 in a thrilling playoff match. It's their first World Cup appearance since 1974, ending more than five decades of waiting.
African football is opening its doors wider than ever, with plans to expand the continent's premier tournament from 24 to 28 teams. The move is part of a bold vision to showcase more of Africa's incredible talent on the world stage.
Over 110 million people in the Democratic Republic of Congo are holding their breath as their national team stands one victory away from reaching the World Cup for the first time in half a century. Tuesday's match against Jamaica could create the redemption story an entire generation has been waiting for.
Samson Adamu just became the first Nigerian to lead the Confederation of African Football since its founding in 1957. His appointment as acting Secretary General puts Nigeria at the center of continental football administration for the first time in nearly seven decades.
Rinsola Babajide switched from England to Nigeria in 2021, choosing her roots over familiarity. Her gamble paid off when she lifted the WAFCON trophy in her first major tournament, completing one of the greatest comebacks in African football.
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