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• Morocco women reach Olympic qualifying third round without playing as Jorge Vilda’s future comes under scrutiny

  Morocco have reached the third round of qualifying for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles after Congo-Brazzaville withdrew from...

• Algeria overcome Niger but fail to convince in Hemdani’s third match

  Algeria came from behind to beat Niger 2-1 in Tizi Ouzou on Tuesday, but their unconvincing performance left Ilan Kebbal...

• Algeria boss Hemdani identifies defensive rebuild as priority after Niger win

  Algeria manager Brahim Hemdani says defensive organisation is his “priority project” after his side came from behind to beat Niger...

• Los Angeles 2028 Olympics: Etalons Dames begin qualifying campaign with clear ambition

  Etalons Dames have begun preparations for the second round of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic qualifying competition with their first...

• Braga v Sporting CP: Portuguese title rivals meet in key eighth-round clash

  SC Braga host Sporting CP on Friday, 9 October 2026, with kick-off at 19:15 GMT in a highly anticipated Portuguese...

• Riyad Mahrez joins Qatar’s Al Shamal on a one-year contract

  Riyad Mahrez has agreed to continue his career in Qatar after signing for Al Shamal on a one-season contract. The...

• Mohamed Sarr names 10 dual-national prospects who could strengthen Senegal

  Senegal’s next generation could be boosted by a group of promising dual-national players, according to former AC Milan player Mohamed...

• Al Kholood and Al Qadsiah name their expected line-ups for Saudi Pro League meeting

  Al Kholood will host Al Qadsiah on Friday, 9 October, in the eighth round of the Saudi Pro League, with...

• Al Kholood v Al Qadsiah: visitors seek fourth successive win in Saudi Pro League

  Al Kholood host Al Qadsiah on Friday, 9 October 2026, in the eighth round of the Saudi Pro League, with...

• Lens and Lyon set for Ligue 1 showdown as both sides target different objectives

  After a three-week international break, Ligue 1 returns with a meeting between RC Lens and Olympique Lyonnais at Bollaert-Delelis.Lens...

• Lens v Lyon: struggling hosts seek vital win in Ligue 1 encounter

  RC Lens host Olympique Lyonnais on Friday, 9 October 2026, in the opening match of the sixth round of Ligue...

• Islam Slimani takes CR Belouizdad wage dispute to Court of Arbitration for Sport

  Islam Slimani is taking his financial dispute with CR Belouizdad to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS), according to...

• Cameroon mourns 1980 African Ballon d’Or winner Jean Manga Onguene

  Cameroon is mourning the death of Jean Manga Onguene, one of the country’s greatest football figures and a legendary player...

• Algeria make seven changes for Niger friendly in Tizi Ouzou

  Algeria face Niger in their final fixture of this FIFA international window, with kick-off at 19:00 France time (18:00 in...

• Egypt pip Morocco as Algeria’s CAN U20 hopes end in defeat

  Algeria’s wait for a place at the Africa Cup of Nations Under-20 finals will continue after a 2-0 defeat by...

• Lens v Lyon: visitors favoured in open Ligue 1 contest

  Lens and Olympique Lyonnais return to Ligue 1 action on Friday after a 16-day FIFA international break, with the sixth...

• Cheikhou Kouyate retires from international football after revealing lifelong heart condition

  Cheikhou Kouyate has announced his retirement from international football after almost two decades at the highest level, ending his Senegal...

• Fenerbahce eye Lille midfielder Ethan Mbappe ahead of January transfer window

  Fenerbahce are considering a move for LOSC Lille midfielder Ethan Mbappe, with the Turkish club reportedly examining whether they can...

• Monaco send Oumar Konate to Laval on loan to continue development

  Oumar Konate will spend the rest of the season with Stade Lavallois after AS Monaco agreed a loan move for...

• Napoli consider €12m-€15m move for Algeria midfielder Adem Zorgane

  SSC Napoli are considering a move for Union Saint-Gilloise midfielder Adem Zorgane, with the Algeria international emerging as a potential...