CAF considers reverting to holding Africa Cup of Nations every two years
CAF’s decision to stage the continental championship every four years had proved unpopular in many quarters.
9 Oct, 2026
Rwanda gets green light to host F1 Grand Prix: report
An official announcement would be made in the Rwandan capital, Kigali, next week, with Qatar supporting the project, AFP reports quoting a source.
8 Oct, 2026
African football boss says continent behind Infantino’s re-election bid
Delegates from Africa’s 54 national federations unanimously resolve to support FIFA president Gianni Infantino in elections scheduled for March 18, 2027.
8 Oct, 2026
CAS to hear Senegal’s appeal on 2025 AFCON title awarded to Morocco
Senegal are contesting the Confederation of African Football’s decision to declare Morocco champions, despite Senegal beating the hosts 1-0 after extra time.
7 Oct, 2026
Djibouti football president and Infantino ally removed from office
Burkina Faso’s Traore vows action after team’s travel issues overshadow Argentina friendly
Ronaldo can return to Portugal team if he wants: coach
Argentina beat Burkina Faso 7-0 in friendly match
Man City confirm ‘comprehensive appeal’ after hefty Premier League verdict
30 Sep, 2026
Why African MMA fighters back safety changes in pursuit of Olympic dream
The MMA is seeking to adapt its rules, address longstanding safety concerns and make itself more compatible with international multi-sport competition.
30 Sep, 2026
Manchester City to appeal guilty verdict over 115 financial breach charges
A Premier League statement confirmed that City had been found guilty on almost all of the 115 charges.
29 Sep, 2026
Nigeria, Ghana beaten in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
Egypt, Morocco and Senegal all won on a busy day of 17 matches in the preliminaries for the 2027 finals to be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
28 Sep, 2026
Zimbabwe’s first home match in five years ends in loss to DR Congo
President Emmerson Mnangagwa was among the crowd that filled the 60,000-capacity National Sports Stadium for the AFCON 2027 qualifier match.
28 Sep, 2026
Egypt coach seeks to ease Salah tensions ahead of South Sudan qualifier
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan sought on Monday to calm speculation over Mohamed Salah’s relationship with the national team after his omission from Tuesday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Sudan.
27 Sep, 2026
Ethiopia’s Assefa misses world record at Berlin Marathon after late injury
Ethiopian Tigst Assefa was firmly on world-record pace before suffering cramps in the final two kilometres to miss out on a world-best run at the Berlin marathon on Sunday.
27 Sep, 2026
AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Zimbabwe to play on home soil for first time in five years
Zimbabwe will play at home for the first time in five years when they host the Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday in a top-of-the-table Africa Cup of Nations group qualifier.
26 Sep, 2026
AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Kabini earns South Africa win over Guinea, Eritrea hold Kenya
South Africa left-back Samukele Kabini scored his first international goal 13 minutes from time to hand South Africa a 2-1 home win over Guinea in their opening Group D match of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Saturday.
26 Sep, 2026
Egypt’s Salah to miss South Sudan AFCON qualifier because of Juba Stadium’s artificial grass
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.
25 Sep, 2026
Patrick Vieira era as Senegal coach begins with draw
Patrick Vieira’s team was without goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, who has retired, veteran centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly and injured Sadio Mane.
