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There will be a new face in the Eperviers’ nest during the next international break. At 27 years old, Henri Koudossou has finally decided to play for Togo. The Arminia Bielefeld player is among the 25 players selected by Patrice Neveu for the 2027 AFCON qualifiers against Burundi (September 25 at the Kégué stadium) and Zambia (September 29 in Ndola).
Togo
Nearly four years after revelations of multiple acts of child abuse within Congolese football, the practice has not stopped. Worse still, despite so-called investigations, the twenty-year ban of a coach by FIFA for abuse of minors, and promises of action from FECOFA, those involved continue their careers with children by moving from one club to another.
RD Congo
It is one of the surprises at the start of the season at AS Monaco. At just 22 years old, Sadibou Sané is making his mark in the Monaco defense with convincing performances that have earned him his first call-up to Patrick Vieira's Senegal team.
Sénégal
After training with the Ivorian national team before the 2026 World Cup, Patrick Zabi has been called up, for the first time, to the senior squad. His start to the season at Paris FC impressed Hervé Renard, who selected him for the three upcoming matches in September and October. The Elephants will play Ghana (September 24, in Bouaké), Somalia (September 29, in Abidjan) in the CAN 2027 qualifiers, and Cameroon in a friendly (October 3 at the Ebimpé stadium).
Côte d'Ivoire
Approached by both Morocco and Germany, Younes Ebnoutalib remained very evasive about his choice, just hours before the announcement of Mohamed Ouahbi's list. But before that, the Frankfurt player was called up by Jürgen Klopp this Thursday.
Maroc
During Real Madrid’s trip to Elche, Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, and Ibrahima Konaté sparked strong controversy by only half-wearing a shirt in support of the residents of the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Criticized by football authorities and supporter groups, the captain of the France national team broke his silence.
Maroc
The final four of the qualifying tournament for the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) in the West African Football Union Zone A (UFOA/A) are known. Senegal, leader of Group A, will face Guinea, second in Group B, on Thursday at 4 p.m. at the Léopold Sédar Senghor stadium. In the other semifinal, scheduled for 7 p.m., Gambia will play against Sierra Leone. The two teams that reach the final will secure the zone’s two spots for the CAN U17 2027, to be held in Morocco.
Gambie, Guinée Conakry, Sénégal, Liberia
Free of any contract after his departure from Tottenham, Yves Bissouma signed this Wednesday with Ajax Amsterdam. At 30 years old, the midfielder has signed for only one year with the Dutch club and now has no choice but to make the most of this season to revive his career.
Mali
Starting for the second consecutive time on Tuesday evening during Real Madrid’s hard-fought win at Elche (2-3), Yan Diomandé delivered his most accomplished performance yet in the merengue shirt. Providing his first assist for Kylian Mbappé and praised by José Mourinho, the most expensive player in the history of African football is finally beginning to justify expectations.
Côte d'Ivoire
One year before the kickoff of the 2027 World Cup in Australia, South Africa has never seemed so strong. Double reigning world champions, the Springboks have just delivered another show of strength against their greatest rival, New Zealand, confirming their status as the best team on the planet.
South Africa
Designated goalscorer at La Gantoise, Gift Orban lost some of his effectiveness in recent years during his spells at Lyon, Hoffenheim, and Hellas Verone. Loaned to Amed SK in the Turkish Super Lig, the Nigerian striker is rediscovering his flair. He is having a promising start to the season.
Nigeria, Togo
At 31, Seko Fofana has decided to close the chapter of his time with the Ivorian national team. The midfielder officially announced his international retirement this Monday, bringing to an end an adventure that began in 2017 and was marked by a historic continental title won at home with the Éléphants.
Côte d'Ivoire
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