African football: national teams, clubs and diasporas

FIFA WC 2026: DR Congo to camp in Europe

The leopards of the DRC will play two friendly matches in Europe against Denmark and Chile on the sidelines of the preparation for the 2026 World Cup.

RD Congo

USM Alger vs Zamalek: Duel of invincibles in the final of the CAF Cup

The first leg of the CAF Cup final takes place this Saturday (19h GMT) at the Stade du 5 Juillet in Algiers, the Algerian capital, and will pit USM Alger against Zamalek. The two clubs have never lost a final in the competition, enough to promise an historic appointment.

FIFA 2027: CAF support for Infantino far from being unanimous

Contrary to the CAF communiqué mentioning unanimous support from all 54 federations for the re-election of Gianni Infantino as FIFA president in 2027, several federations and even a sub-confederation have not approved or signed any letter of support to that effect.

Football: Diawara, Song, Daf ... who to lead Mali?

Mali is officially looking for a new coach. After the departure of the Belgian technician Tom Saintfiet, the Malian Football Federation (FEMAFOOT) opened the construction site for his succession. And applications are already pouring in. Between local profiles, experienced technicians from the continent and former breeders, several names circulate insistently around the Eagle Bench. Among them, Fousseni Diawara seems to hold the rope today.

Mali

Football - Africa: Ibrahim Mbaye could join a list of two times winners of UEFA CL

On Wednesday evening, Paris Saint-Germain secured their place in the Champions League final. The Parisian club is aiming for a second consecutive victory in this competition just like the young Senegalese Ibrahim Mbaye. The latter can enter a closed circle, and join notably his teammate Achraf Hakimi, in case of victory on May 30th at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, against Arsenal.

Senegal - World Cup 2026: Without Kalidou Koulibaly, what alternatives for Pape Thiaw?

The injury of Senegal’s captain, Kalidou Koulibaly, plunges Senegal into uncertainty less than six weeks before a 2026 World Cup that promises to be a great opportunity for the Senegalese national team. In the event of his defensive guide’s withdrawal, what options will Pape Thiaw have?

Sénégal

UEFA CL: PSG beat Bayern to the finals

Clinched in Munich by Bayern (1-1), this Wednesday in the semi-final of the second leg of the Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain has secured their place for a second consecutive final thanks to their first leg victory (6-5 in both matches). In an intense meeting, some Parisians confirmed their status again, while several Bavarians missed their appointment.

UEFA CL: Bayern vs PSG, who to join Arsenal?

The shock is going to be incandescent at the Allianz Arena. This Wednesday, May 6, 2026, Bayern Munich welcomes Paris Saint-Germain for the semi-final return of the Champions League, in a shock expected by the whole world. A royal poster between two European giants, with in the background a ticket to the final against Arsenal, who won his pass on Tuesday by beating Atlético Madrid 1-0.

FC Nantes: Ignatius Ganago, the winning comeback

Long hindered by injuries, Ignatius Ganago signs a remarkable return under the colors of FC Nantes, after a short stay in Major League Soccer. Scorer and setter against Olympique de Marseille (3-0), the Canaries may have found in him an unexpected lever in their quest for stability.

Cameroun

UEFA CL: Arsenal in the final 20 years later, Top and Flops

After 2006, Arsenal are back in the final of the Champions League. Twenty years after their last game, the Gunners won (1-0; 2-1 nn aggregate) against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday evening in a fusion Emirates to validate their ticket to Budapest where the final will take place on 31 May. Here are our Tops and Flops from this first semi-final.

Fofana, Diatta, Koffi... These players who will lead the summer transfer window

As the season is drawing to a close, summer looks very busy for some African players who will have increased their value, are at the end of their contract or have managed to get back on track throughout this year. From Krépin Diatta to Lassine Sinayoko via Yan Diomandé, the summer transfer window should be hectic for many.

UEFA CL: Arsenal - Atlético Madrid, history is played out at the Emirates

On Tuesday 5 May, at 19:00 GMT at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal host Atlético de Madrid for a one-sided 1-1 return leg of the Champions League. The score brought back from Madrid last week by the Gunners leaves everything open, everything possible, everything to fear. For some, it is the opportunity to have a first European final in twenty years. For others, it is the last chance to regain the top of the continent after a decade of frustration.