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D.R. Congo begin AFCON qualifiers with comfortable home victory
Reuters · 8 hours ago
The Democratic Republic of Congo followed up their World Cup exploits with a 2-0 home win over Equatorial Guinea on the opening day of the group qualifiers for next year's Africa Cup of Nations.
2027 AFCON: Vieira urges Senegal to face Mozambique with ‘a lot of humility’
Dennis Mabuka · 9 hours ago
Senegal coach Patrick Vieira has challenged the Lions of Teranga to respect their opponents Mozambique as they kick off their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign at the Estadio Nacional do Zimpeto in Maputo, on Friday, September 25th.
Patrick Vieira headlines wave of new coaches in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
Reuters · yesterday
World Cup winner Patrick Vieira headlines a lengthy list of new coaches in charge of African national teams as the group qualifiers for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations finals kick off on Thursday.
Patrick Vieira impressed with Senegal’s focus for Mozambique 2027 AFCON clash
Dennis Mabuka · yesterday
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.
Senegal starting Vieira era but 2025 fallout still front of mind as AFCON qualifying begins
Reuters · 2 days ago
A new cycle of Africa Cup of Nations competition gets under way in earnest on Thursday as group qualifiers for the 2027 finals kick off, with the winners of the last edition still in dispute.
Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira ‘honoured and proud’ to take charge of Senegal
Dennis Mabuka · 1 weeks ago
Arsenal icon Patrick Vieira has talked for the first time after he admitted his availability to handle the Senegalese national team ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
Ex-Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy announces Senegal international retirement
Dennis Mabuka · 1 weeks ago
Senegal national team goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 34, bringing an end to an impressive career with the Lions of Teranga.
Brentford announce signing of Senegal defender El Hadji Malick Diouf from West Ham
Reuters · 3 weeks ago
Premier League Brentford signed Senegal left back El Hadji Malick Diouf from West Ham United on Friday for an undisclosed fee that media put at 40 million pounds ($54.35 million) including add-ons.
Humberto Bettencourt hired to lead Cape Verde for 2027 AFCON qualifiers
Dennis Mabuka · one month ago
The Cape Verdean Football Federation has officially announced the appointment of Humberto Bettencourt as the new coach of the Blue Sharks ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
Patrick Vieira appointed head coach of Senegal national team
Reuters · one month ago
Former France midfielder Patrick Vieira has been appointed head coach of Senegal, the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) said on Tuesday.
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.
Morocco advance at WAFCON despite heated draw against Senegal
Anna Carreau · one month ago
Morocco advanced to the WAFCON quarter-finals after a 0-0 draw against Senegal. Jorge Vilda’s players could even have won the match, but Mrabet missed the same penalty twice, with the referee ruling that it had to be retaken. Senegal secured a creditable draw, but it was not enough to qualify for the next round, as Algeria secured the second spot in Group A by beating Kenya 2-0 in the same fixture.
Mame Cisse reveals Senegal game plan for must-win WAFCON clash against Morocco
Dennis Mabuka · one month ago
Senegal women’s national team coach Mame Moussa Cisse has warned the Lionesses to increase their playing level and quality when they face Morocco in a decisive Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) fixture in Rabat on Monday.
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.
Kenya’s Beldine Odemba rues missed chances as WAFCON knockout stage hopes fade
Dennis Mabuka · one month ago
Kenya women’s national team head coach Beldine Odemba attributed the team’s 1-0 defeat to Senegal to poor finishing in their Group A match at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat on Thursday.
Senegal bounce back from opening game defeat with narrow win over Kenya at WAFCON
Anna Carreau · one month 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.
Kenya and Senegal coaches prepared for decisive WAFCON 2026 fixture
Dennis Mabuka · one month ago
Kenya women’s national team Harambee Starlets will step on the grass again with renewed hopes as they face a dented Senegal in a second Group A match of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat on Thursday.
South Africa's must-win WAFCON clash against Ivory Coast: The facts and stats
Nick Said · one month ago
South Africa will look to history for some comfort when they face Ivory Coast in their must-win second Group B game at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Casablanca on Friday.
Beldine Odemba says Kenya stand chance of progressing despite Morocco WAFCON defeat
Dennis Mabuka · one month 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 · one month 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.
