African football: national teams, clubs and diasporas

Aubameyang tempted by Saudi Pro League move

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could join the Saudi league. The Gabon international is being pursued hard by Al-Qadisiyah.

Gabon

AFCON 2029: what would hosting cost the DR Congo?

President Félix Tshisekedi would like the DR Congo to host AFCON 2029. Find out what the country would need to spend to make it happen

RD Congo

Femafoot suspend Hamari Traoré

Hamari Traoré has been suspended for breach of honour and dignity, incitement and rebellion against the Mali national team

Mali

Burkina Faso: coaching staffs unpaid for six months

Burkina Faso's current and former head coaches, along with their respective staffs, have received no salary since January.

Burkina faso

Central African Republic: Barthélémy Boganda Stadium renovation hampered by lack of funds

The Barthélémy Boganda Stadium, home of the Central African national team, has too small a budget for a full refurbishment

Centrafrique

Fecofa: electoral process annulled

There will be no election of a new executive committee at Fecofa before 2025. The electoral process that began in July 223 has been annulled

RD Congo

Fecofoot: Mayolas hits out at Ngata and the Sports Ministry

Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas has spoken about the Red Devils' heavy defeat by Morocco in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers

Congo Brazzaville

Hamari Traoré summoned by Femafoot

Hamari Traoré has been ordered to come to Bamako to explain his posts criticising Femafoot's running of the game

Mali

AFCON 2025: CAF officially confirms postponement to December

Following its executive committee meeting on 21 June, the Confederation of African Football has confirmed that AFCON 2025 will be postponed.

Maroc

Five officials suspended over sexual abuse in Congo

Sexual abuse in Congolese football: five officials suspended. That is the decision announced by the Congolese Football Federation.

Femafoot split over Ibenge

Internal power struggles at the Malian Football Federation are jeopardising the chances of Florent Ibenge becoming head coach

RD Congo, Mali

Florent Ibenge in talks with Mali

Following the sacking of Eric Chelle, the Malian Football Federation has opened negotiations with Florent Ibenge.

RD Congo, Mali