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African football leagues announce 2026-2027 season details
Various African football leagues have announced their structures and schedules for the 2026-2027 season.
In Cameroon, the Fécafoot has restructured the national divisions. The Elite One will now consist of 14 clubs, while Elite Two will feature 12 teams. Notable returns include Union Sportive d’Abong Mbang to the top flight, with the season set to kick off in mid-October.
In Côte d'Ivoire, the amateur football league has scheduled the Division 3 season to begin on October 16, 2026, in Korhogo. The competition will feature 40 clubs divided into four groups of ten. During the announcement, a moment of silence was held for the late Sinan Kouassi, president of AS Cocody.
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, LINAFOOT has released the Ligue 1 calendar. The season is set to begin on October 20, 2026, involving 25 clubs. This edition is marked by the absence of major institutions Daring Club Motema Pembe (DCMP) and FC Renaissance du Congo, both of which have been relegated to Ligue 2, as well as the absence of DC Virunga.
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AS Cocody · Fédération camerounaise de football · Korhogo · LINAFOOT · Ligue de football amateur · Ligue nationale de football · Sinan Kouassi · Yssouf Diabaté