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• Senegal under pressure as Ethiopia clash headlines CAN 2027 qualifying round

  The CAN 2027 qualifiers resume with the second round of matches being played on Monday, 28 September and Tuesday, 29...

• AFCON 2027 qualifying: Zimbabwe stage dramatic comeback as contenders make winning starts

  All 48 teams in the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers have now played their opening match, with Algeria, Morocco,...

• Kenya held to draw by Eritrea in opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier

  Kenya were forced to come from behind to draw 1-1 with Eritrea in their opening Group D qualifier for the...

• Kenya face uphill battle as Eritrea lead in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier

  Eritrea stunned Kenya by taking a 1-0 half-time lead at Nairobi’s Nyayo National Stadium on the opening day of the...

• Samuel Eto’o’s Lamine Yamal endorsement sparks Ballon d’Or debate

  Samuel Eto’o has named Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal as his choice to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or, prompting criticism from...

• Kenya name starting line-up for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Eritrea

  Kenya have confirmed their starting XI for the opening match of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against...

• Kenya and Eritrea open 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying in Nairobi

  Kenya and Eritrea begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaigns on Saturday, 26 September 2026, with their Group...

• Kenya face Eritrea in Nairobi as 2027 AFCON qualifying gets under way

  Kenya begin their campaign to qualify for the 2027 CAF Africa Cup of Nations against Eritrea at Nyayo National Stadium...

• 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers: South Africa and Guinea headline Group D action

  The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign continues on Saturday, 26 September 2026, with the official conclusion of the...

• AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Egypt frustrated by Angola as late goals decide Friday’s action

  Guinea-Bissau, Nigeria, Gambia and Rwanda all began their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaigns with victories on Friday, 25 September,...

• African football roundup: Diakite set for Ethiopia move as Ammoura joins Villarreal

  Africafoot’s live roundup on 26 September 2026 features developments involving players from Mali, Algeria, Morocco and Senegal, including a reported...

• Tosin’s spot-kick rescues Benin in opening AFCON 2027 qualifier

  Benin came from behind to draw 1-1 with Burkina Faso in their opening Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying match...

• Mali overcome Cape Verde as Dorgeles seals opening CAN 2027 victory

  Mali began their CAN 2027 qualifying campaign with a 3-1 win over Cape Verde on Friday, earning three valuable points...

• Late goals lift Algeria past Zambia in Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifier

  Algeria began their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying campaign with a 3-1 victory over Zambia in their Group I...

• Morocco begin CAN 2027 qualifying with controlled win over Gabon

  Morocco made a confident start to their CAN 2027 qualifying campaign with a 2-0 victory over Gabon in their opening...

• Karim Dermane strike gives Togo winning start in Group I

  Togo began their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 1-0 victory over Burundi in their opening Group...

• Bakari Kone warns Bamo Meite needs regular football to fulfil his potential

  Bamo Meite’s lack of playing time at Olympique de Marseille is becoming increasingly concerning, according to former club and Cote...

• Valentin Atangana emerges as Premier League target after Saudi Arabia move

  Valentin Atangana has attracted interest from Premier League clubs Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest, who made enquiries about the midfielder’s...

• Morocco climb to fifth in FIFA rankings, matching African record

  Morocco have moved up to fifth in the FIFA world rankings after Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw by...