The 2027 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers draw was conducted on Tuesday in Cairo, Egypt, at 14h00, with forty-eight (48) nations drawn into 12 groups of four teams each. The top two teams from each group will qualify automatically for the continental showpiece, while groups containing one of the co-host nations will see an additional team progress…
Ivory Coast and Uganda have officially announced their starting lineups ahead of their decisive AFCON U17 clash at the Stade Mohamed VI in Rabat. The young Elephants enter the match full of confidence after winning their first two group matches, while Uganda hopes to secure a positive result to keep its qualification hopes alive in Group B. Ivory Coast…
Hosts Morocco take on regional rivals Egypt in a highly anticipated AFCON U-17 encounter. Morocco will look to capitalize on home support and attacking flair, while Egypt aim to showcase their discipline and youthful energy in a battle between two North African football giants. Here is how both teams line up Morocco Starting XI EL MAACH (GK)- TAHRI- AMEHMOUL-…
Arsenal have officially ended their long wait for a Premier League title after Manchester City were held to a draw away at Bournemouth, a result that seals the championship for Mikel Arteta’s side with one game left to play. The Gunners now sit four points clear of City heading into the final weekend, meaning they are set to be…
Nigeria headline Group L as favourites thanks to their attacking firepower and depth across Europe’s top leagues. Still, this group may prove more difficult than expected. Madagascar and Tanzania have both improved considerably in recent years, while Guinea-Bissau remain a stubborn opponent with strong tournament experience. Nigeria’s biggest challenge may be maintaining consistency across away fixtures, where several African…
Senegal headline Group J as clear favourites following years of continental consistency and squad depth. Mozambique and Sudan may compete closely for second place, while Ethiopia remain capable of producing spirited displays. Senegal’s defensive strength and depth across every department make them arguably one of the strongest teams in the entire qualification campaign. Sudan and Mozambique will likely target…
The road to the has officially begun for the Super Eagles after Nigeria was drawn in Group L of the qualification series during the draw ceremony held in Cairo, Egypt. Nigeria will battle Madagascar national football team, Tanzania national football team and Guinea-Bissau national football team in what promises to be a highly competitive qualification campaign. The Super Eagles,…
Group C immediately stands out as one of the headline groups after pairing Ghana with regional rivals Côte d’Ivoire. The rivalry between the two West African giants is expected to produce high-intensity encounters with qualification implications. The Gambia could emerge as dangerous outsiders given their recent growth, while Somalia will hope to gain valuable experience against elite opposition. Ghana…
Group A appears heavily tilted in favour of Morocco, who enter the campaign as overwhelming favourites. With a squad packed with European-based stars and recent continental pedigree, the North Africans are expected to dominate proceedings. Gabon will likely position themselves as the strongest challengers, relying on experience and physicality to keep pace. Meanwhile, Niger and Lesotho face an uphill…
Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston has revisited one of the most painful moments of his career, describing his omission from the 2010 FIFA World Cup squad as both shocking and deeply unfair. Kingston, who had been a key figure for the Ghana national team in the years leading up to the tournament, revealed that the news of his exclusion…
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