African football: national teams, clubs and diasporas

Manchester City: Antoine Semenyo's rise to prominence

Just ten years ago, Antoine Semenyo was driving home in his father’s car in tears, after yet another refusal by a club in London. Saturday at Wembley, he scored the winning goal in the FA Cup final under the colors of Manchester City against Chelsea (1-0). There is no shortage of revenge in the history of football. This one is particularly beautiful for the Ghanaian, who has established himself as one of the best players in England for several months.

Ghana

U17 AFCON: Tanzania makes a splash, Algeria and Senegal seat up

The second day of the U17 AFCON Groups C and D delivered its verdict, with games full of twists. If Tanzania created the sensation by brilliantly validating its ticket for the quarterfinals and the World Cup, Algeria and Senegal carried out crucial operations in the race to qualification.

Tanzanie, Mali

CAF CL: Mamelodi Sundowns wins the first leg against AS FAR

The South African team of Mamelodi Sundowns won Act 1 of the CAF Champions League final on Sunday (1-0). Miguel Cardoso’s men take an option on the coronation before the return leg scheduled for next Sunday in Morocco.

South Africa

CAF CL Finals: Mamelodi Sundowns reduced before facing AS FAR

This Sunday, May 17 at 14:00 GMT at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, Mamelodi Sundowns will receive the AS FAR for the first leg of the CAF Champions League final. A very balanced match between two teams that were consistent during the 2025-2026 edition of the most prestigious African club cup.

South Africa, Maroc

2027 AFCON Draws: Date, time and format of the qualifiers known

With just over a year to go before the start of the 2027 AFCON, co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, the Confederation of African Football is shifting into high gear. This Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the draw for the qualifiers will outline the roadmap of the 48 competing nations.

Kenya, Ouganda, Tanzanie

U17 AFCON: Côte d'Ivoire in the quarters and at the World Cup, Cameroon and Egypt win

The second day of the group stage of the U17 AFCON, which is currently taking place in Morocco, has kept all its promises this Saturday. Côte d'Ivoire has done the right thing by already securing their qualification for the quarter-finals, while Morocco, Egypt and Cameroon are returning to the race.

CAF Cup: USM Alger topples Zamalek and secures the crown

USM Alger won, this Saturday, the African Confederation Cup at the end of an unbreathable final against Zamalek. Beaten 1-0 in the return after their success on the same score in the first leg, the Algerians finally triumphed on penalties (8-7).

Algérie

FIFA WC 2026: Karim Konaté, Gboho... the big absentees from Côte d'Ivoire

Côte d'Ivoire unveiled on Friday its list for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico (June 11 to July 18). And it didn’t make everyone happy. Having one of the best fishponds on the continent, coach Emerse Faé had to do without some big names.

DR Congo: Racketeering and retro commission in U17 selection

Qualified for the U17 AFCON, the Congolese selection has been stripped of several managers. Absences that occurred after the excellent qualification and finalist status of the UNIFFAC zone, which can be explained by financial reasons rather than sports: to enter the final list, some players had to agree to pay part of their bonus to the coach, Denis Makenga.

RD Congo

FIFA WC 2026 - Côte d'Ivoire: Emerse Faé in the moment of choice

This Friday, May 15, the Ivorian fans hold their breath. Emerse Faé will announce his list of 26 players for the 2026 World Cup. The selector will have strong choices to make.

U17 AFCON: Senegal stumbles on entry, Algeria comes back from a long way

The first day of the U17 AFCON group stages continued on Thursday in Morocco with mixed fortunes for the favourites. If Mali was held in check by a strong Angolan team, Senegal bit the dust against South Africa. Tanzania took the lead in Group C, while Algeria and Ghana were neutralized at the end of a stunning scenario.

U17 AFCON 2026: Full schedule, programme and match results

The objectives will be focused on Morocco from May 13 to June 3 during the U17 AFCON. Holding the title, the host country will try to keep its crown despite a strong opposition. In total, there are 16 nations competing to try to lift the continental trophy. Discover the full program and all the results.