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Bara Sapoko Ndiaye, an 18-year-old midfielder, made his FIFA World Cup debut for Senegal in 2026 after a rapid rise from Gambinos Stars to Bayern Munich. His journey highlights Senegal's youth-driven new era as veterans like Sadio Mane near retirement.
Cabo Verde have promoted former assistant Humberto Bettencourt to head coach, replacing Bubista who left for RS Berkane. Bettencourt, with six years as No2, will lead the Blue Sharks through upcoming AFCON qualifiers.
FIFA profiles ten standout players from the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, where Cameroon won their first title and four teams qualified for the 2027 Women's World Cup. The list includes Player of the Tournament Monique Ngock, top scorer Temwa Chawinga, and goalkeeper Michaely Bihina.
Former France international Patrick Vieira has been named head coach of Senegal, succeeding Pape Thiaw. His first task is guiding the Lions of Teranga to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, followed by qualification for the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
Cameroon defeated Malawi 3-0 in Rabat to claim their first Women's Africa Cup of Nations title. Goals from Marie Ngah Manga and Naomi Eto sealed the victory, while Malawi's Cinderella run ended in the final.
Cameroon's goalkeeper Michaely Bihina has become a national hero at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, with standout performances against Nigeria and Morocco. Her penalty saves helped the Indomitable Lionesses reach their first final since 2016 and qualify for the 2027 World Cup.
Cameroon goalkeeper Michaely Bihina saved an extra-time penalty and three more in the shootout to upset hosts Morocco 3-1 on penalties and reach the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations final. Cameroon will face Malawi on Sunday after Malawi beat Algeria 3-1 in the other semi-final.
Malawi's Chawinga sisters scored three goals to lead the Scorchers to a 3-1 victory over Algeria, securing a spot in the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations final. The debutants, who have already upset Nigeria and Ghana, will face Morocco or Cameroon on Sunday.
The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals begin Saturday, with winners securing spots at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027. Morocco, South Africa, Cameroon, Nigeria, Côte d'Ivoire, Algeria, Malawi, and Ghana compete for semi-final berths and World Cup qualification.
Herve Renard has been reappointed as head coach of Côte d'Ivoire, replacing Emerse Fae. The Frenchman, who led the Elephants to AFCON glory in 2015, returns after stints with Saudi Arabia and Tunisia. His first task is qualifying for AFCON 2027.
Nigeria edged Zambia 1-0 at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations to revive their 2027 World Cup bid, despite a red card. Asisat Oshoala scored the winner, keeping the Super Falcons level on points with Zambia and Malawi in Group C.
Cabo Verde's women's team prepares for their first Women's Africa Cup of Nations, inspired by the men's historic World Cup run. Midfielder Ivania Moreira shares her excitement and aspirations for qualifying for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.
Senegal forward Korka Fall aims to lead the Lionesses of Teranga to the WAFCON semi-finals and secure a first FIFA Women's World Cup berth in 2027. After consecutive quarter-final exits, Fall believes the team has matured and can break through as underdogs.
The delayed 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations kicks off on July 26 in Morocco, with 16 teams competing. The tournament doubles as a qualifier for the 2027 Women's World Cup, with semi-finalists securing spots in Brazil.
Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez has retired from international football following a 2-0 World Cup loss to Switzerland. The 35-year-old ends his 12-year career with 120 caps and 40 goals, second all-time in both categories for Algeria.
Senegal suffered a dramatic 3-2 extra-time loss to Belgium in the World Cup, with a controversial VAR penalty echoing their Africa Cup of Nations final defeat. Coach Pape Thiaw lamented the 'cruel' outcome as his team squandered a 2-0 lead.
England and Ghana played out a 0-0 draw in a friendly match. Both teams had chances but failed to find the net in a tightly contested game.
Kylian Mbappé lightheartedly admitted uncertainty over which team is the reigning African champion before France's match against Senegal, saying 'Let's say the African champions.'
