African football: national teams, clubs and diasporas

Europa League: Lyon and Milan routed on a night of shocks

Lyon and Milan beaten 3-0, Marseille defeated again: a look back at the surprises of Europa League matchday three and what they mean for the table.

France, Italy, England, Germany, Spain

United States to host first Women's Club World Cup in 2028

The United States will stage the first Women's Club World Cup from 5 to 30 January 2028. Nineteen teams will take part, including three African representatives.

United States, Brazil

Benin's Cheetahs scrape into U18 World School quarter-finals

Through against Taipei on penalties, Benin were then knocked out by Croatia. A look back at those two U18 World School Championship ties.

Benin, China, Croatia

Egypt: FIFA suspends Hassan brothers and Mostafa Zico

Three matches for Hossam and Ibrahim Hassan, five for Mostafa Zico: the EFA is asking FIFA for the reasons behind the sanctions so it can prepare a possible appeal.

Egypt

Champions League: Kane, Doué, Foden… the SNA XI and our five flops

Kane the creator, Foden decisive again: SNA explains its XI for 20 and 21 October, its three substitutes and its five flops.

Cameroon and Central African Republic book U20 AFCON 2027 places

Winners over Gabon (4-1) and Congo (2-0), Cameroon and Central African Republic have qualified for the 2027 U20 AFCON in Ghana. They will meet in the UNIFFAC final on 24 October.

Cameroon, Central African Republic, Gabon, Congo, Ghana

Champions League: Guirassy carries Dortmund in Baku

Serhou Guirassy scores twice in Baku to reach four goals in three Champions League appearances. Dortmund wins 2–1, but questions over its collective control remain.

Morocco hold fate in own hands after Germany defeat at U17 Women's World Cup

Beaten 4-2 by Germany despite a brace from Nessma Mouradi, the Atlas Lionesses still control their destiny: a draw against Argentina on Friday 23 October would be enough to reach the round of 16.

Morocco, Germany, Argentina

CAF Confederation Cup: high-risk return legs ahead

Maniema Union and Al-Ahli Tripoli built big first-leg leads. Raja, CS Sfaxien and Kaizer Chiefs remain under pressure ahead of the second preliminary round return legs, scheduled for 23 to 25 October, with a place in the 2026-2027 CAF Confederation Cup group stage at stake.

All African countries

Algeria climb to 73rd in FIFA women's rankings

Algeria's women gain one place in the 20 October edition. They remain eighth in Africa, following their bronze medal at AFCON 2026.

Algeria

Napoli–Bodø/Glimt: McTominay double settles a seven-goal thriller

Napoli claimed their first league-phase victory by beating Bodø/Glimt 4–3 at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Tuesday 20 October. Scott McTominay scored twice in a contest that remained unsettled until the closing stages.

Italy, Norway

Manchester City–AEK: Foden hits three as Cherki shines

Manchester City beat AEK Athens 5–1 at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday 20 October. Phil Foden scored a hat-trick and assisted Rayan Cherki in a commanding Champions League performance.

England, Greece