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A few days before their Liga debut, FC Barcelona still hasn't solved their offensive puzzle in the number 9 position after the departures of Lewandowski and Ferran Torres. But a young player could change the situation: Hamza Abdelkarim, an 18-year-old Egyptian striker, continues to impress Hansi Flick during the summer preparations.
Egypte
Burkina Faso may have a new generational talent: Alassane Bagayoko. His name might not ring a bell for you, but in his country he is considered the greatest talent and is already promised a bright future. Discovery.
Burkina faso
The 2026-2027 Ligue 1 season officially begins this Friday, August 21, with the match between Olympique de Marseille and Strasbourg at the Stade Vélodrome. Throughout this new season, several African players, including some of the youngest, will certainly stand out.
Tous les pays africains
Contrary to official statements from the Confederation of African Football, the Executive Committee never gave "unanimous" support to Gianni Infantino. In reality, only four people declared themselves to be behind the FIFA president.
Tous les pays africains
The 2026 Women's AFCON was one of the most exciting in recent years. While the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon finally managed to claim their first continental title, the Super Falcons of Nigeria were the biggest disappointment, whereas Malawi was undoubtedly the surprise team of the competition.
Algérie, Cameroun, Ghana, Malawi, Maroc, Nigeria, Sénégal
They perhaps should never have been there. Eliminated during the qualifiers, the Lionnes Indomptables were finally reinstated by CAF after the decision to expand the Women's Africa Cup of Nations from 12 to 16 teams. A few months later, Cameroon became African champion for the first time in its history. In Morocco, the Cameroonians turned a second chance into a historic title.
Cameroun
Nigeria's successor is known. It is Cameroon, who win the Women's AFCON for the first time in their history. This comes after their convincing 3-0 victory over Malawi this Sunday at the Moulay El Hassan stadium in Rabat.
Cameroun, Malawi
From July 26 to August 16, the 2026 Women's AFCON will be held in Morocco. As the title holder, Nigeria will defend its crown, with qualifying spots for the 2027 Women's World Cup at stake for the participating nations. Discover the full match schedule and the results.
Tous les pays africains
This Sunday, August 16, the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat hosts a historic event: Cameroon and Malawi are competing for the first continental title in their history, with kickoff at 9:00 p.m. local time (8:00 p.m. GMT).
Malawi, Cameroun
A few weeks after his transfer was made official, Ismaël Saibari was officially introduced by Bayern Munich. The opportunity for the Moroccan international to explain the reasons behind his choice, in a statement that says a lot about his ambitions:
Maroc
From Bazoumana Touré to Yan Diomandé and Christ Inao Oulaï, Ivorian players have been making headlines in this summer transfer window since the end of the 2026 World Cup. Sport News Africa brings you the latest on the various transfers and rumors concerning the Elephants.
Côte d'Ivoire
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