African football: national teams, clubs and diasporas

FIFA WC l 2026: After Morocco, who can create the feat?

In 2022, Morocco fractured the glass ceiling. Semi-finalists in Qatar, the Atlas Lions proved that an African team could stand up to the world’s best nations for a whole month. Four years later, Africa lands in North America with an unprecedented contingent of ten teams: South Africa, Algeria, Cape Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, DR Congo, Senegal and Tunisia. The question is no longer whether Africa can compete, but who can do as well or better?

U17 AFCON: Côte d'Ivoire and Uganda impress, Morocco sticks

Who will succeed Morocco? The 2026 U17 AFCON was launched on Wednesday in the Cherifian kingdom. Four matches were played for the first day of competition. Groups A and B were in the spotlight. Côte d'Ivoire responded present from the start, Uganda outclassed DR Congo. Morocco, holding the title, was caught by Tunisia.

Cameroon: Truths about the new headquarters of Fécafoot

Fourteen years after its inception, the new headquarters of the Cameroon Football Federation was finally inaugurated this Wednesday in Yaoundé, in the presence of CAF president Patrice Motsepe. Presented by Samuel Eto'o’s supporters as one of the symbols of his presidency, the construction site tells yet another story.

Cameroun

FECOFA: Véron Mosengo-Omba sole candidate for the presidency

Véron Mosengo-Omba will be the sole candidate in the presidential election of the Congolese Football Federation. The Electoral Commission confirmed this after the publication of the final list during the night from Monday to Tuesday.

RD Congo

Greece: Moukoudi, Koita, Zini... the major players in the coronation of AEK Athens

AEK Athens won the Super League Greece this season. The club has lifted the trophy for the 14th time in its history and the second time in the last three years. To obtain this new title, the capital club was able to count on three African players who were consistent throughout the season.

FECOFA: accusation of serious fraud and interference by FIFA in the electoral process

In a tense political context, the electoral process of the Congolese Football Federation (FECOFA) is now facing serious charges of fraud which would have justified a change to the statutes supposedly carried out in January 2025 but formalized on April 28, 2026, after the deadline for submitting applications. All to promote the election of Véron Mosengo-Omba.

RD Congo

FECOFA hit by fraud claims and accusations of FIFA interference in election process

Amid a tense political climate, the electoral process of the Congolese Football Federation (FECOFA) is now the target of serious allegations of fraud and forged minutes, said to have justified a change to the statutes supposedly made in January 2025 but only made official on 28 April 2026, after the deadline for submitting candidacies. All of it, allegedly, to favour the election of Véron Mosengo-Omba.

DR Congo

Senegal: What if Pathé Ciss became the Lions' defensive solution?

Long regarded as a mere recuperative midfielder, Pathé Ciss is gradually becoming a credible option in central defense. With the uncertainties surrounding Kalidou Koulibaly’s physical condition and the lack of solid alternatives on the axis, the versatility of Rayo Vallecano’s player could become a real asset for Pape Thiaw as the 2026 World Cup approaches.

Sénégal

Osimhen, Lemina, Singo... Africans behind the coronation of Galatasaray

Thanks to a 4-2 win over Antalyaspor on Saturday, Galatasaray is crowned Turkish champion for the 26th time in his history. To win this new trophy in the Super Lig, the club from Istanbul was able to count on a number of managers including African players: Victor Osimhen, Wilfried Singo, Mario Lemina and Ismail Jakobs.

Binational: The World Cup drives decisive choices

With just one month to go before the start of the 2026 World Cup, several binational players have accelerated their reflection about their international careers. Long awaiting a call from the major European selections where they were trained, some have finally decided to represent the country of their origins. A trend that illustrates how the Mondial’s approach acts as a powerful decision-making accelerator.

Tunisie, RD Congo

Marc-Vivien Foé Award: Mamadou Sangaré, a historic consecration

Mamadou Sangaré, has just been named the winner of the Marc-Vivien Foé Award 2025-2026, which honors the best African player in Ligue 1. The first Malian in history to receive this distinction from RFI and France 24, the young 23-year-old prodigy stands out as the undisputed revelation of an exceptional season under the artesian colors.

Mali

CAF Cup: USM Alger edge Zamalek at the end of suspense

The first leg of the final of the African Confederation Cup turned in favor of USM Alger. At the end of a completely crazy scenario, the Algerian club won against Zamalek SC (1-0), on Saturday evening at the 5-Juillet stadium, thanks to a penalty converted in the final seconds by Ahmed Khaldi. A short lead but a valuable advantage before the return scheduled for May 16 in Cairo.

Algérie, Egypte