Africa Cup of Nations
CAF African continental tournament.
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Mbemba and Wissa propel DR Congo to top of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
Thanks to a header from Chancel Mbemba in the 4th minute and a second goal from Yoane Wissa in the second half, DR Congo won 2-0 against Equatorial Guinea in the first match of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying round.
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DR Congo launches 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Equatorial Guinea
The Leopards open their campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday at the Stade des Martyrs in Kinshasa, with kick-off at 18:00. DR Congo, buoyed by their historic qualification for the 2026 World Cup, are placed in Group E, which is considered accessible.
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Semenyo withdraws from Ghana squad with swollen leg ahead of AFCON qualifiers
Antoine Semenyo has left the Ghana camp for their AFCON qualification matches against Ivory Coast and The Gambia, citing a swollen leg sustained during Manchester City's 5-3 Premier League win over Sunderland.
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Semenyo sent home from Ghana duty with swollen leg after starring for City
Antoine Semenyo has withdrawn from Ghana's AFCON qualifying squad after picking up a leg injury during Manchester City's 5-3 win over Sunderland, where he scored twice and was named man of the match.
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Chiakha aims for Slimani's record upon return to Algeria squad
Excluded from Vladimir Petkovic's plans for the 2026 World Cup, Amin Chiakha has rejoined Algeria under new coach Brahim Hemdani and has set an ambitious goal: to surpass Islam Slimani as the Fennecs' all-time leading scorer.
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Suspended for Africa Cup of Nations, Hakimi joins Morocco anyway despite injury
Despite a right thigh injury and a suspension that will keep him out of Friday's Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifier against Gabon, Achraf Hakimi will join the Morocco squad on Wednesday with PSG's blessing.
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Bentaleb enters race for Algeria captaincy against Bensebaini
Since Riyad Mahrez's departure, the succession as captain of the Fennecs remains open. Nabil Bentaleb, Lille midfielder selected by new coach Brahim Hemdani, is now cited as a serious candidate alongside Ramy Bensebaini.
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Hemdani appointed Algeria coach, Fennecs begin 2027 Africa Cup qualifying without Mahrez
Appointed at the last minute following Petkovic's dismissal, Brahim Hemdani leads his first squad gathering with Algeria. The Fennecs, without Mahrez and Mandi, open their 2027 Africa Cup qualifying campaign on Friday against Zambia in Tizi Ouzou.
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Africa Cup of Nations 2027: Morocco on standby as East African construction delays worry CAF
Nine months before kick-off, construction delays in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda are pushing CAF to explore backup solutions. Morocco is said to have been quietly approached to take over hosting duties.
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Vieira leaves Mané out of first Senegal squad
Patrick Vieira unveiled his first squad as Senegal head coach without Sadio Mané, sidelined for physical reasons, and Édouard Mendy, who retired from international football on Sunday.
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Injured Hakimi Forces Return to Morocco Squad Despite PSG Concerns
Despite a right thigh injury sustained in PSG's victory at Brest, Achraf Hakimi has insisted on joining Morocco for the September international break. The Atlas Lions captain will feature in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Gabon and Lesotho.
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Amrabat sidelined on merit, Ouahbi leaves door open
Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi defended his meritocratic approach regarding Sofyan Amrabat's exclusion from the national team, insisting there is no personal conflict between them while leaving the possibility of a recall if the midfielder regains sufficient form.
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Hemdani leaves Algerian captaincy in limbo, Bensebaïni frontrunner
At his first press conference as head of the Fennecs, Brahim Hemdani announced his 26-player squad for September without naming a captain, the armband remaining vacant since Riyad Mahrez's international retirement.
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Motsepe confirms 2027 Africa Cup of Nations in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda despite doubts
CAF president Patrice Motsepe has officially confirmed that the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will take place in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda from June 19 to July 17, 2027, following an inspection of facilities in Dar es Salaam and Kenya. The tournament, nicknamed Pamoja ('unity' in Swahili), will be held across four major stadiums, though CAF has no backup plan if the three East African nations prove unable to host the 24 qualified teams.
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Suspended after AFCON 2025, Luca Zidane absent from Hemdani's first squad
Brahim Hemdani, promoted as Algeria's head coach following Petkovic's departure, unveiled his first squad without Luca Zidane and Rafik Belghali, both suspended for two matches following the Marrakech incidents in January.
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Six new faces in Morocco's squad for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
Coach Mohamed Ouahbi has called up 29 players for September's international window, including six first-time selections, with injuries ruling out Chadi Riad, Youssef Belammari and Ayoub El Kaabi.
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Giresse and Migné revive Gabon after catastrophic Africa Cup of Nations
Alain Giresse, 74, has joined Gabon's coaching staff as technical director alongside new head coach Sébastien Migné. The pair inherit a squad in reconstruction, without Aubameyang and Ecuele Manga, just days before the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers begin.
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Suspended by CAF, Luca Zidane misses Algeria's first squad under Hemdani
The Leganés goalkeeper is serving a two-match ban following an altercation during the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final against Nigeria in January. He will be absent for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Zambia and Burundi.
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Renard unveils first squad with Ivory Coast, Yan Diomandé leads the way
Back on the Ivory Coast bench after his 2015 Africa Cup of Nations triumph, Hervé Renard has called up 25 players for September's gathering, including newly-minted Real Madrid man Yan Diomandé and six newcomers.
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CAS will not rule on October 8 in Senegal-Morocco AFCON 2025 dispute
While October 8 was expected to be a key date, Fouzi Lekjaa confirmed that no CAS decision will be handed down that day in the case opposing Morocco to Senegal over the AFCON 2025 title.
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