Young Africans Hired Sundowns Royalty to Chase Continental Glory
Tanzanian champions Young Africans have appointed former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi to lead their push for CAF Champions League success
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No African Nation Is in the World Cup Final. Here Is Why That Still Feels Like Progress.
Argentina face Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday. No African nation is there. But the 2026 World Cup changed what African football expects of itself. Here is the full legacy accounting before the final.
WAFCON 2026 Starts Today in Morocco — Nigeria, South Africa and a Historic Malawi Debut
The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations starts in Morocco today. Nigeria go for a 12th title. South Africa defend the trophy they won in 2022. Malawi debut. Here is the full guide to Africa's premier women's football tournament.
Vozinha Saved Eight Shots Against Spain at 40 and Now Inter Miami Want Him
Vozinha, the 40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper who stopped eight shots against Spain and was named Africa's World Cup revelation, has received significant interest from Inter Miami. Here is what a move would mean for him and for Cape Verde.
France Beat Morocco Again and Africa's 2026 World Cup Is Over
France beat Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarter-final. Bounou saved a Mbappe penalty. Saibari was absent. Morocco produced 0.04 xG in the first half. Mbappe and Dembele scored in the second half. Africa's World Cup is over.
Africa Competed at This World Cup. Then the Last 15 Minutes Kept Happening.
Nine African nations reached the World Cup knockouts. Eight were eliminated by late goals, comebacks, or single controversial moments. The performance data says Africa competed. The scoreboard says something different. Here is the honest analysis.
Egypt Filed a FIFA Complaint. Their Coach Is Under Disciplinary Review. The Exit Still Feels Wrong.
Egypt's FA filed a FIFA complaint over the Argentina refereeing. Hossam Hassan faces a disciplinary review for a cross gesture. He said he won't watch another game. Jamie Carragher questioned the VAR decision. Here is the full picture.
Morocco vs France Tonight Is Africa's Last Chance at This World Cup
Morocco face France tonight in the World Cup quarter-final in Boston — a direct rematch of the 2022 semi-final. Eight matches unbeaten. Saibari a doubt. France have won five from five scoring 14 goals. Here is everything before kickoff.
Egypt Led Argentina 2-0 With 11 Minutes Left. Then Came Three Goals in Eight Minutes.
Egypt led Argentina 2-0 with 11 minutes left. Three goals in eight minutes ended their World Cup. Shobeir saved a Messi penalty. Enzo Fernandez headed the winner in stoppage time. Here is the full story of one of the tournament's most extraordinary comebacks.
Mofokeng Signed for Belgium Before the World Cup Even Kicked Off
Relebohile Mofokeng flew from the USA directly to Belgium while Bafana returned home. The deal was agreed before the World Cup began. He signed a four-year contract with Union Saint-Gilloise, who compete in UEFA Champions League qualifying.
The White House Says Artan Was Talking to Very Bad People — and Won't Say More
Andrew Giuliani told CBS News that Omar Artan was "talking to some very bad people" and called his deportation justified. There is classified information he cannot discuss. Africa's best referee has not been charged with anything.
Morocco Face France. Egypt Face Argentina. Africa Has Never Been This Far Before.
Morocco face France on July 9. Egypt face Argentina on Tuesday. Two African nations in the World Cup quarter-final picture. Here is what each match means and what is at stake for the continent.
Morocco Are in the World Cup Quarter-Finals and France Are Next
Morocco beat Canada 3-0 with Ounahi scoring twice and Diaz setting an African record with his fourth World Cup assist. Saibari was injured in the first half. Morocco face France on July 9 in Boston. Here is the full match report.
Cape Verde Took Messi's Argentina to Extra Time. That Is Enough to Remember Forever.
Cape Verde took Argentina to extra time at the Hard Rock Stadium. Sidny Lopes Cabral's stunning curler made it 2-2 in the 103rd minute. A Romero corner header via Diny Borges ended the fairytale 3-2. Here is the full story.
Salah's Panenka Sends Egypt to the World Cup Last 16 for the First Time Ever
Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties to reach the World Cup last 16. Ashour scored, Mohamed Hany scored a second own goal of the tournament, and Salah converted a Panenka in the shootout. Egypt face Argentina or Cape Verde on Tuesday.
Algeria Are Out and Have Not Beaten a European Side at the World Cup Since 1982
Algeria lost 2-0 to Switzerland in Vancouver and are out of the World Cup. They have not beaten a European side at the tournament since 1982. The possession system that was supposed to change that never found its footing against elite opposition