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Algeria battle to draw against Burundi in African Cup of Nations qualifying
Reuters · 2 days ago
Heavyweight contenders Egypt, Morocco and Senegal all won difficult away assignments in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Tuesday while Algeria fought back from two goals down to avoid a shock loss to Burundi.
Zambia coach Lwandamina says side will make amends against Togo in AFCON qualifier
Dennis Mabuka · 3 days ago
Zambia coach George Lwandamina says the national team have the the best opportunity to redeem themselves when they return to action for their matchday two of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Togo at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium on Tuesday.
Lwandamina explains why Zambia lost to Algeria in 2027 AFCON qualifier
Dennis Mabuka · 5 days ago
Zambia national team coach George Lwandamina has blamed individual mistakes for the national team’s 3-1 defeat against Algeria in their first match of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) at the Hocine Aït Ahmed Stadium on Friday.
Patrick Viera's first game as Senegal coach ends in underwhelming draw in Mozambique
Reuters · 6 days ago
Patrick Vieira's debut as Senegal coach ended in a frustrating 1-1 draw away in Mozambique on Friday as they let slip a first-half lead and ended up sharing the points in their opening Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
Lwandamina stays confident as Zambia face Algeria in 2027 AFCON qualifier
Dennis Mabuka · 6 days ago
Zambia national team coach George Lwandamina has discussed their readiness to face Algeria in their first match of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers at the Hocine Ait Ahmed Stadium in Tizi Ouzou on Friday.
Patrick Vieira impressed with Senegal’s focus for Mozambique 2027 AFCON clash
Dennis Mabuka · 1 weeks ago
Senegal coach Patrick Vieira has revealed his happiness after watching the team train for the first time ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches in September.
Algeria edge hosts Morocco on penalties to claim historic third place at WAFCON
Anna Carreau · one month ago
In an ending worthy of a thriller, Algeria first equalised in the 83rd minute, then saw Morocco miss a penalty in the 95th minute before winning the penalty shootout to secure third place at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations held in Morocco. The Greens, who had never done better than a quarter-final, thus achieved the best performance in their history at WAFCON with the derby victory.
Malawi beat Algeria to continue fairytale run and reach historic first WAFCON final
AFP · one month ago
Tabitha Chawinga scored twice and sister Temwa Chawinga once as tournament outsiders Malawi beat Algeria 3-1 on Wednesday in Rabat to reach the Women's Africa Cup of Nations final.
Fazili vows Malawi not on honeymoon for Algeria semi-final WAFCON clash
Dennis Mabuka · one month ago
Ahead of their 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) semi-final clash against Algeria at Al Madina Stadium in Rabat on Wednesday, Malawi coach Lovemore Fazili has declared his squad is fully focused and ready to write more history.
Algeria make history after battling past Cote d'Ivoire to secure first-ever WAFCON semi
Anna Carreau · one month ago
Down to 10 men from the 40th minute, Algeria managed to overcome Cote d’Ivoire to win 2-1 in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations. The Greens have qualified for the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in their history and, crucially, thanks to this semi-final berth, are guaranteed a place at the 2027 World Cup – another first in the history of the Algerian women’s national team.
Algeria midfielder Ismael Bennacer leaves AC Milan after seven-year stay
Reuters · one month ago
AC Milan have parted ways with midfielder Ismael Bennacer, the Serie A club have announced, ending the Algeria international’s seven-year stay at San Siro.
Senegal coach Mama Cisse quits role after WAFCON journey ends in draw
Dennis Mabuka · one month ago
Following their exit from the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after a 0-0 draw against hosts Morocco in their final group fixture, Senegal coach Mama Moussa Cisse has thrown in the towel.
Kenya learnt vital lessons from WAFCON 2026 despite exit, says coach Odemba
Dennis Mabuka · one month ago
Kenya women’s national team Harambee Starlets bowed out of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after suffering a 2-0 defeat to Algeria at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat on Monday.
Woeful Kenya exit WAFCON 2026 without victory after humbling Algeria thumping
Dennis Mabuka · one month ago
Kenya women national team concluded their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign without registering victory after losing 2-0 against Algeria in their final group fixture at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat on Monday.
Algeria part ways with head coach Vladimir Petkovic after World Cup failure
Reuters · one month ago
Algeria parted ways with coach Vladimir Petkovic on Monday, despite the Bosnian signing a contract extension before the World Cup where the team reached the last 32.
Beldine Odemba confident as Kenya seek first WAFCON win against Algeria
Dennis Mabuka · one month ago
Kenya women’s national team head coach Beldine Odemba is confident of redeeming themselves from an upset exit in the ongoing Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) tournament in Morocco when they face Algeria in their last preliminary match in Rabat on Monday.
Morocco beat Algeria in the dying moments to win Women's Africa Cup of Nations clash
Anna Carreau · 2 months ago
In a match with so much at stake, Morocco beat Algeria 1-0 thanks to a goal scored in the 86th minute by Sanaa Mssoudy, securing the win at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations clash on home soil. The Atlas Lionesses, having already beaten Kenya on the opening day, are the sole leaders of Group A and well on their way to qualifying for the quarter-finals.
Senegal bounce back from opening game defeat with narrow win over Kenya at WAFCON
Anna Carreau · 2 months ago
Senegal secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Kenya thanks to a goal from FC Metz striker Seynabou Mbengue, scored on the half-hour mark. Following their opening defeat to Algeria, Senegal bounced back to claim three crucial points in their bid to finish in the top two of Group A and qualify for the quarter-finals of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations.
Beldine Odemba says Kenya stand chance of progressing despite Morocco WAFCON defeat
Dennis Mabuka · 2 months ago
Kenya’s Harambee Starlets suffered a major blow in their quest for 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualification following a 4-0 humiliation against tournament favourites and hosts Morocco at the Prince Hassan Moulay Stadium in Rabat on Sunday.
Morocco thrash Kenya in their opening match of the women's 2026 Africa Cup of Nations
Anna Carreau · 2 months ago
Eager for revenge after losing to Nigeria in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, which was also held in Morocco, the Atlas Lionesses secured a resounding 4-0 victory in their opening match of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations against Kenya. At the Prince Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat, it was a one-sided affair, seeing Morocco top Group A ahead of Algeria, who had beaten Senegal 2-0 earlier in the evening.
