African football: national teams, clubs and diasporas

Football - Ghana: Appiah, Hervé Renard... four profiles to replace Otto Addo

On Monday night, Ghana announced the dismissal of their coach Otto Addo following the defeat (1-2) against Germany, the 5th consecutive for the Black Stars. Two months before the World Cup in the United States, the Federation has no choice but to bet on a coach who already knows African football and who has already participated in a World Cup to take up the torch.

Ghana

DR Congo - Jamaica: The Leopards facing history, 52 years later

This Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Guadalajara (Mexico), the DR Congo will face Jamaica for the final of the intercontinental play-offs for the 2026 World Cup. The Congolese are about to return to the world event, 52 years after their last participation.

RD Congo

Football - Ghana: Otto Addo sacked

The Ghanaian Football Federation officialised the departure of Otto Addo from his position as Black Stars coach a few hours after the friendly defeat against Germany (2-1). A brutal decision that comes after several worrying defeats in friendly matches, ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Ghana

AFCON with 28 teams: An ambitious expansion at the wrong time?

The decision of the African Football Confederation to extend the Africa Cup of Nations to 28 teams starting from 2028 opens a new cycle for continental football. Driven by a desire for inclusion and growth, this reform nevertheless raises deep questions, particularly in view of the persistent organizational challenges, as we approach the AFCON 2027 already surrounded by uncertainties.

Football: Martial Godo’s thunderous debut with Côte d'Ivoire

Côte d'Ivoire is teeming with nuggets. After Simon Adingra, Yan Diomandé, Bazoumana Touré, Christ Inao Oulai... in recent years, the Elephants hold a new jewel: Martial Godo. The latter was impressive during his first selection; author of a goal and an assist in the 4-0 victory over South Korea in the preparation match for the 2026 World Cup.

Football - Burkina Faso: insurance of the players, a first step towards progress

Burkina Faso football, a national passion par excellence, remains marked by a brutal reality: serious injuries can break a career in an instant, and without an adequate safety net, they too often leave the players and their families in destitution. Real progress is being made under the impetus of the Burkina Faso Football Federation (FBF), but the system remains far from satisfactory for all stakeholders.

Burkina faso

AFCON 2027: Preliminary round enters its decisive phase

While the qualifiers for the AFCON 2027 are quietly moving forward, the return matches of the preliminary round start this Sunday with a suspense intact.

AFCON 2027 (Q): Burundi and Ethiopia take an option on qualification

The final matches of the first leg of the preliminary round of the AFCON 2027 qualifications were played on Friday, with convincing victories for Burundi and Ethiopia which are well on their way to qualifying for the group phase of the qualifiers.

Burundi, Ethiopie, Tchad, Sao Tomé et Principe

AFCON 2025 Final: Other irregularities during the Appeal Jury

Not content with having disrupted the functioning of the Jury d'Appel deciding the outcome of the final of the AFCON 2025 between Morocco and Senegal, CAF is being associated with other interferences that further compromise the independence of the Jury. A close friend of Patrice Motsepe, Rebeka Haimbili, responsible for governance, risk and compliance, was physically present during the meetings while her prerogatives are officially completely separate from the appeal committee.

Sénégal, Maroc

Friendly: Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal and Burkina Faso in demonstration, Madagascar impresses

African nations made a mark on Saturday during the international friendly matches. Between offensive demonstrations, collective confirmations and promising new faces, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal and Burkina Faso sent strong signals, while Madagascar had a spectacular recital.

Sénégal, Madagascar

World Cup Qualifiers 2026: DRC finetunes preparation in Mexico

The DRC will play one of the finals of the intercontinental play-offs for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on March 31 in Guadalajara. The Leopards take 9 days of preparation for this big meeting, a long period of unusual preparation that Sébastien Desabre’s men want to use and get their ticket for the World Cup.

RD Congo

Football - Morocco: The challenges that await Mohamed Ouahbi

Trainer with proven experience, Mohamed Ouahbi who spent 14 years with the youth teams of Anderlecht and remains on a triumph at the U20 World Cup with Morocco, begins his first experience with professionals this Friday against Ecuador, in Madrid (20h15 GMT) as coach of the Atlas Lions. An immense challenge that takes on another dimension when we know that it succeeds Walid Regragui who will have put Morocco back on the world map.

Maroc