Morocco strengthen grip in Group E World Cup qualifiers
Morocco came from behind to defeat Niger 2-1, strengthening their lead in Group E of the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers. Meanwhile, Guinea’s campaign suffered a setback with a frustrating goalless draw against Somalia. In Oujda, the Atlas Lions, who reached the semi-finals in the last World Cup, fell behind after a goal from […]
Eric Chelle praises Nigeria’s performance after defeating Rwanda
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle praised his players after their 2-0 win against the Amavubi of Rwanda. Nigeria matchday five tie took place at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on Friday night and marked the Super Eagles’ first victory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying series. With this win, the team moved up to […]
Bertrand Traoré nets as Burkina Faso down Djibouti in Group A tie
Burkina Faso defeated Djibouti 4-1, allowing them to overtake Sierra Leone on goal difference ahead of matchday six against Guinea-Bissau in the World Cup qualification matches for Group A. As a result, Burkina Faso now sits in second place, behind Egypt, who are set to play against Ethiopia later this evening in the race for […]
Mali thrash Comoros in Group I CAF World Cup Qualifying tie
Newly appointed Tom Saintfiet guided Mali to a vital 3-0 victory over Comoros on Thursday night during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. This victory gives Mali a better chance to qualify and changes the standings in Group I. Nene Dorgeles and Kamory Doumbia scored goals in the Moroccan city of Berkane, helping Mali move […]
Mozambique beat 10-man Uganda as Cape Verde earn late win
Mozambique topped Group G in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers with a 3-1 victory over Uganda at Cairo Stadium on Thursday. The Mambas dominated the first half, with Pepo scoring twice and assisting Stanley Ratifo’s goal just before halftime. Although Uganda’s Muhammad Shaban equalized early, they struggled after Denis Omedi received a red card. […]
Eswatini frustrate Cameroon as Tunisia squeeze past Liberia to extend lead
Tunisia defeated Liberia 1-0, Madagascar thrashed Central African Republic 4-1, and Cameroon could only draw 0-0 with Eswatini in the World Cup qualifiers. Hazem Mastouri’s early goal kept Tunisia at the top of Group H with 13 points, while Rayan Raveloson scored twice for Madagascar, leading Group I. Cameroon struggled in Group D against last-placed […]
Emilio Nsue returns to Equatorial Guinea squad after Fifa suspension
Equatorial Guinea captain Emilio Nsue López has been recalled for his nation’s day five and six World Cup qualifiers against São Tomé and Príncipe and Namibia match after ineligibility Fifa suspension. Nsue, the top scorer in the recent Total Energies CAF Africa Cup of Nations final, was last May suspended for six months by FIFA. […]
Bertrand Traore recall as Burkina Faso set for Djibouti and Guinea-Bissau
Burkina Faso captain Bertrand Traore has returned to the national team for the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Djibouti at the Stade El Abdi on Friday before they travel to face the Djurtus of Guinea-Bissau. They are currently in third place, sharing the same number of points with Sierra Leone, who leads on goal […]
Bundu nets, Bah 7.2 rating, Osimhen hattrick ahead of World Cup qualifiers
African footballers across Europe made the headlines ahead of this month’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers in the race to the United States Canada and Mexico. Mustapha Bundu (Plymouth Argyle, England) Sierra Leone’s Mustapha Bundu scored, but his team lost 3-2 to Derby County in the English Championship. Marcus Harness netted two goals for Derby, aiding […]
Six arrive as Nigeria start World Cup qualifying prep for Rwanda tie
The Nigeria Super Eagles have started preparing for an important World Cup qualifying match against Rwanda. Six players, including Victor Osimhen from Galatasaray, defender Bruno Onyemaechi, and goalkeeper Kayode Bankole, arrived in Kigali on Sunday. They checked into the Radisson Blu Hotel, where the team is based. They were later joined by Papa Daniel Mustapha, […]
