Africa Cup of Nations

African football qualifying updates

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Latest: African football: Squads announced for 2027 AFCON qualifiers

The qualifying campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), to be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, continues across 12 groups. In Group E, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has strengthened its positi

CAF strategic planning and AFCON cycle review

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Latest: CAF consults members on AFCON frequency and announces club draws

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) held a strategic conference in Cape Verde from October 7 to 9, 2026, to address the future of football on the continent. The event involved leaders from 54 member associations

AFCON 2027 hosting uncertain due to infrastructure delays

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Latest: East African nations accelerate infrastructure preparations for AFCON 2027

The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) faces significant uncertainty due to infrastructure and preparation delays in the official host nations of Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. While the Confederation of African Football (

Mozambique football developments

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Mozambique Cup Final Four draw scheduled for October 30

Football activities in Mozambique involve both national team preparations and domestic cup competitions. Coach Chiquinho Conde announced a preliminary squad for the Mozambique national team, the Mambas, for the 2027 Afri

International football match schedules

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Latest: European football schedule features major clubs like Chelsea, Man City, and Real Madrid

Football match schedules for late September through mid-October 2026 cover a wide array of international leagues, continental competitions, and qualifying tournaments. Following the mid-September fixtures involving the

AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign continues

13 clusters · 295 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Patrick Vieira targets Africa Cup of Nations title with Senegal

The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying phase continues with varied results across several groups. Following Senegal’s 1-0 victory over Ethiopia, other major teams have seen mixed success during the second matc

Bafana Bafana begins 2027 AFCON qualifiers against Guinea

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Latest: Pitso Mosimane addresses Bafana Bafana progress and technical goals

Bafana Bafana has officially commenced its 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification campaign with a Group D fixture against Guinea at Orlando Stadium. Under head coach Pitso Mosimane, the team enters a high-stake

Nigeria Super Eagles AFCON qualifying and squad tensions

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Latest: Nigeria Super Eagles face injury concerns and player welfare disputes

Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, commenced their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign with a 2-1 comeback victory against Madagascar in Uyo. After Ehsan Kari scored for Madagascar in

Malawi AFCON qualification matches

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Latest: Angola defeats Malawi 3-1 in AFCON 2027 qualifier

Malawi is participating in various Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification matches. In the Under-23 category, Malawi faced Eswatini at the Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe for a first-leg qualifier for the 2027 AFC

Egypt national football team preparations

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Latest: South Africa defeats Egypt 1-0 in international friendly

Egyptian national football teams have begun preparations for upcoming continental qualifiers. The men’s national team, under coach Hossam Hassan, is scheduled to hold a training camp from September 17 to October 6 at the

Kenyan national football team instability

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Latest: Kenya coach Benni McCarthy faces pressure after poor AFCON qualifying start

Kenyan national football team head coach Benni McCarthy has raised concerns regarding the administrative state of the sport in Kenya. Describing the environment as a ‘sinking ship’, McCarthy cited issues within the Footb

AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign

3 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Liberia football team suffers second consecutive AFCON qualifier defeat

The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign began with Rwanda securing a 3-1 victory over Liberia in a Group K match at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali. Rwanda established an early lead through Abeddy Biramahir

Kenya AFCON 2027 preparations

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Talanta Stadium infrastructure projects advance in Kenya

Kenya is advancing administrative and infrastructural preparations to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) alongside Uganda and Tanzania. On the administrative side, the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has fac