Sierra Leone, Egypt and Burkina Faso record wins to wrap up World Cup qualifiers
In the final matches of Group A in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Sierra Leone, Egypt, and Burkina Faso all secured victories to wrap up on high. Sierra Leone played a match of little significance on Sunday, winning 2-1 at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca. This was their final game in Group A of […]
Morocco eye U20 FIFA World Cup history against the USA
Morocco’s U-20 team is eyeing a place in the competition semifinal as the only representative of African nations remaining in the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Chile, after Nigeria and South Africa were eliminated in the Round of 16. A win against the USA today could see them write their name in the U20 semi-finals […]
A recap of the WAFU A U17 qualifiers after two matches
Sierra Leone U17 are bottom of Group B after their opening two matches in the ongoing WAFU A qualifiers. In an evening match at the ongoing WAFU A U-17 boys tournament in Bamako, Mali, Guinea and Senegal battled to a 1-1 draw on Thursday. Earlier that day, Sierra Leone faced Mauritania, suffering a 2-1 defeat […]
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang nets four goals as Gabon beat Gambia
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang netted all four goals in Gabon’s thrilling 4-3 victory over The Gambia, boosting his team’s aspirations of qualifying for the World Cup for the first time, but he received a red card late in the match. The Panthers are trailing Group F leaders Ivory Coast by a point, who dominated Seychelles with a […]
Morocco book last eight U-20 World Cup spot after win over Korea Republic
Morocco secured their place in the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 with a commendable 2–1 victory over the Korea Republic in Rancagua on Thursday evening. This achievement came through goals from Yassir Zabiri and an own goal by a Korean player. As a result, the Atlas Cubs are set to face […]
Amoura, Mahrez nets as Algeria qualify for World Cup after 12-year absence
Algeria has qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 2014, defeating Somalia 3-0 in Oran to secure first place in Group G of the African qualifiers. This victory marks Algeria’s fifth appearance at the World Cup and their first in 12 years. Mohamed El Amine Amoura scored two goals, while captain […]
Cape Verde close in on first-ever World Cup qualification
Cape Verde could rewrite their own history by reaching the next FIFA World Cup in 2026 hosted in the USA, Canada and Mexico if they can win against Eswatini next week. Cape Verde’s admirable fightback has them two points clear at the section’s summit. Libya now need a miracle to reach the next stage of […]
Ghana Black Stars on the verge of reaching the 2026 World Cup
Following a 5-0 victory over the Central African Republic, thanks to the inspired performance from Jordan Ayew on Wednesday at the Stade d’Honneur in their World Cup qualifying matchday nine, the Black Stars only require a point from their last Group I match on Sunday. Midway through the first half, Mohammed Salisu’s strong header from […]
Egypt join Morocco and Tunisia as Burkina Faso edge Sierra Leone
The Pharaohs of Egypt have confirmed their qualification from Group A after a 3-0 win over Djibouti in Morocco on Wednesday at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca, as Sierra Leone suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Burkina Faso in Liberia. Ibrahim Adel and Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah brace were enough as Egypt booked a berth at […]
The last dance as Egypt set to wrap up qualification against Djibouti
The Pharaohs of Egypt, led by Captain Hossam Hassan, finished its training on Tuesday at Al-Arabi Al-Zawali Stadium in Morocco ahead of the Djibouti contest. The North Africans have excelled in their group with Hossam Hassan at the helm, blending solid defence with exciting offence. They’ve set their sight on a win against Djibouti – kickoff […]
