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African football: national teams, clubs and diasporas

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Football 2026-07-25

The 10 best African goalkeepers in history

Their legend was built at the tips of their gloves, in different eras and with journeys as inspiring as they are revealing of their ability to overcome challenges. But one thing brings them all together: the history of continental football they have marked, and for some, even beyond its borders. In this article, Sport News Africa unveils its ranking—taking into account career and achievements—of the ten best African goalkeepers of all time.

Cameroun, Maroc, Sénégal, Zimbabwe, Côte d'Ivoire, Nigeria

Football 2026-07-24

Bouaddi, Ounahi, Mazraoui ... the hot topics of the Moroccan transfer window

The summer transfer window is picking up speed for several Moroccan internationals, buoyed by a successful 2026 World Cup. Between a historic transfer in the works, an official signing, and several players being sought after across Europe, here’s an overview of the most closely followed cases.

Maroc

Football 2026-07-24

The end of an era. The great challenge.

Reflection on Kylian Mbappé, the team as a whole, and the new chapter that will open for the France national team with the departure of Didier Deschamps.

France

Football 2026-07-24

CAF Awards: the royal road for Ismaïla Sarr?

Who will succeed Achraf Hakimi, named African Player of the Year at the CAF Awards 2025? Ismaïla Sarr, who had an outstanding season with Crystal Palace, is emerging as one of the favorites.

Sénégal

Football 2026-07-24

DR Congo: Lionel Mpasi reflects on the Leopards’ World Cup run and discusses his future at Le Havre

Eliminated in the round of 16 of the World Cup by England (2-1), after 52 years of absence from the world stage, the Democratic Republic of Congo made a strong impression during this tournament. Starting goalkeeper for the Léopards and particularly notable for his performance against the English, Lionel Mpasi spoke at length to Foot Mercato about this run, his role as a leader in the national team, as well as his situation at Le Havre.

RD Congo

Football 2026-07-23

2026 Women's AFCON: the shadow of unpaid bonuses hangs over Nigeria once again

Three days before the kickoff of the 2026 Women's AFCON in Morocco, the Nigerian title holders approach the tournament in an atmosphere weighed down by unpaid bonuses dating back to their previous triumph. A situation that is starting to create internal tensions and brings back bad memories for the Super Falcons.

Nigeria

Football 2026-07-23

Kofane, Etta Eyong… the Cameroonian players energizing the 2026 summer transfer window

Although they have not been at the center of discussions since the start of this summer transfer window, Cameroonian players remain attractive on the transfer market. From Zambo Anguissa to André Onana via Christian Kofane, Sport News Africa gives you an overview.

Cameroun

Football 2026-07-23

2026 Women's AFCON: Cameroon is (finally) aiming for the Holy Grail

Thirteen appearances at the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations, three runner-up finishes, and still no title. On the eve of this new edition hosted in Morocco from July 26 to August 16, the Lionnes Indomptables approach the competition with an unbroken obsession: to erase decades of frustration and finally have their name engraved on the continental honors list.

Cameroun

Football 2026-07-23

DC Virunga: a first African experience in sight after a historic victory in the Coupe du Congo

Daring Club Virunga will compete in the Confederation Cup next season after winning the 60th Coupe du Congo. A very significant first national title for the Goma club given the security situation in eastern DRC.

RD Congo

Football 2026-07-22

The Best Player in the World unveils the new features of its 2nd edition

After a first acclaimed ceremony in 2025, the platform Le Meilleur Joueur du Monde returns on August 11, 2026, in Dakar for a second edition. Expert committee, new rankings, adjustments to the scoring system. Founder Elimane Ndao unveils the new features of this edition, which promises to be even more ambitious.

Sénégal

Football 2026-07-22

AFCON with 28 teams, record prize money and focus on 2027: the major announcements from Patrice Motsepe

Speaking to the press on Wednesday, July 22 in Johannesburg, the president of the Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe, delivered an ambitious plea and unveiled major reforms for the future of continental football. From the historic expansion of the CAN to 28 teams to the spectacular increase in bonuses for the CAN Féminine, including the firm continuation of the "Pamoja 2027" project and his response regarding the dispute over the 2025 final before the CAS, here is a look back at the key announcements reshaping the landscape of African football.

Tous les pays africains

Football 2026-07-22

Burkina Faso: coaches learning from European experts

As part of the Suudu Andal Sport program initiated by Charles Kaboré, Ambassador for Sport to the Presidency of Faso, a refresher and advanced training course for the coaches and physical trainers of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 clubs was held from July 13 to 17, 2026, at Stade du 4-Août in Ouagadougou.

Burkina faso

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