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Pitso Mosimane Outlines Tactical Vision Following Siyanda Ndlovu Call-Up for Bafana Bafana
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Pitso Mosimane Outlines Tactical Vision Following Siyanda Ndlovu Call-Up for Bafana Bafana

Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane has detailed his tactical vision for South Africa’s national team following the selection of Siyanda Ndlovu. As the team embarks on its Africa Cup of Nations qualifying journey, Mosimane is emphasizing dynamic movement and collective squad responsibility.

6 Nov 2026
Africa Cup of Nations QualifiersBafana BafanaPitso Mosimane
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Ghana’s Ernest Nuamah Faces Uncertainty as Muscle Injury Threatens AFCON 2027 Qualifiers

Ernest Nuamah, Lyon’s rising star and Ghana’s key winger, is a major doubt for the Black Stars’ upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Somalia after suffering a muscle strain. With the Essipong Stadium fixture looming, his availability hangs in the balance as Lyon’s interim manager admits no clear timeline for recovery.

6 Nov 2026
Africa Cup of NationsErnest NuamahGhana Black Stars
CAF Seeks Member Feedback on AFCON Frequency: Two-Year or Four-Year Cycle?
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CAF Seeks Member Feedback on AFCON Frequency: Two-Year or Four-Year Cycle?

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has launched a consultation with its 54 member associations, including Nigeria’s NFF, to determine whether the Africa Cup of Nations should shift from its current two-year cycle to a four-year format—ensuring Africa retains a major senior tournament every year outside of World Cup years.

25 Oct 2026
Africa Cup of NationsBreaking NewsCAF
Orlando Amstel Arena Set for High-Stakes Showdown as Bafana Bafana Face Benni McCarthy’s Kenya in AFCON Qualifiers
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Orlando Amstel Arena Set for High-Stakes Showdown as Bafana Bafana Face Benni McCarthy’s Kenya in AFCON Qualifiers

Pitso Mosimane’s Bafana Bafana will lock horns with Benni McCarthy’s Kenya at Orlando Amstel Arena on November 13, 2026, in a pivotal AFCON 2027 qualifier. The clash marks the start of a two-match duel against a side led by one of South Africa’s most revered figures, setting the tone for a grueling Group D campaign.

16 Oct 2026
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Kwasi Sibo poised to make CAF Champions League debut as Al-Swehly target Espérance Sportive

Ghana midfielder Kwasi Sibo is set to return to action for Al-Swehly in the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League, with his experience crucial as the Libyan side seeks to progress past Tunisia’s Espérance Sportive. The match, a high-stakes clash for a group-stage spot, will determine Al-Swehly’s ambitions in the 2026-27 edition.

16 Oct 2026
Nigeria’s Super Eagles suffered a humiliating 3-0…
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Nigeria’s Super Eagles suffered a humiliating 3-0…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in their AFCON 2027 qualifier, exposing tactical vulnerabilities and sparking immediate backlash. With just two games left in Group L, coach Eric Chelle insists a turnaround is possible—but the questions about intensity, preparation, and leadership are already being asked.

29 Sept 2026
West African football’s heavyweights Ghana and Nigeria…
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West African football’s heavyweights Ghana and Nigeria…

West African football’s heavyweights Ghana and Nigeria suffered crushing defeats in Tuesday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, while smaller nations seized the moment to expose tactical vulnerabilities. The results reignite questions over managerial stability and national team resilience ahead of the 2027 finals.

29 Sept 2026
FIFA World CupMorocco
Jorge Jesus Draws Haaland Parallel: Osimhen’s Rise as Nigeria’s Next Big Striker
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Jorge Jesus Draws Haaland Parallel: Osimhen’s Rise as Nigeria’s Next Big Striker

Portugal’s Jorge Jesus has placed Victor Osimhen in the same stratospheric conversation as Erling Haaland, elevating the Super Eagles striker to a new level of expectation ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. With Usor’s record-breaking goal and Adams’ tactical demands looming, Osimhen’s next move could redefine Nigeria’s attacking future.

28 Sept 2026
Africa Cup of Nations QualifiersEnglish Premier LeagueErling Braut Haaland
Black Stars’ Domestic League Dilemma: Sarpong Slams ‘Systematic Snub’ of Ghana Premier League Talent
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Black Stars’ Domestic League Dilemma: Sarpong Slams ‘Systematic Snub’ of Ghana Premier League Talent

Veteran coach Joseph Emmanuel Sarpong has publicly challenged the Black Stars’ persistent exclusion of Ghana Premier League players, calling the practice a ‘damaging message’ to domestic football. With only Hearts of Oak’s Benjamin Asare earning a call-up for AFCON 2027 qualifiers, Sarpong warns the trend risks undermining the league’s credibility—just as key players continue to withdraw from the squad.

23 Sept 2026
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Victor Osimhen’s injury absence leaves Nigeria’s Super…
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Victor Osimhen’s injury absence leaves Nigeria’s Super…

Victor Osimhen’s injury absence leaves Nigeria’s Super Eagles without their star striker as they prepare for AFCON 2027 qualifiers. Former international Mutiu Adepoju insists the squad must prove its quality can compensate—without excuses.

23 Sept 2026
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Carlos Queiroz Demands ‘Ambition and Humility’ as Ghana Begin 2027 AFCON Qualifying Campaign
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Carlos Queiroz Demands ‘Ambition and Humility’ as Ghana Begin 2027 AFCON Qualifying Campaign

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has called for realistic expectations as the Black Stars prepare for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The four-time champions face Côte d’Ivoire and Gambia as they look to rebuild after missing out on the 2025 tournament.

19 Sept 2026
Africa Cup of NationsCarlos QueirozFIFA World Cup
Ronald Donkor Earns Maiden Ghana Call-Up as Carlos Queiroz Names 24-Man Squad for AFCON Qualifiers
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Ronald Donkor Earns Maiden Ghana Call-Up as Carlos Queiroz Names 24-Man Squad for AFCON Qualifiers

New York Red Bulls midfielder Ronald Donkor has been handed his first international call-up for Ghana’s upcoming 2027 AFCON qualifiers and a friendly against Morocco. Head coach Carlos Queiroz named a 24-man squad that features the return of Mohammed Kudus alongside key structural changes.

18 Sept 2026
AFCONCarlos QueirozFIFA World Cup
Ramón Catalá Names 34-Man Zimbabwe Squad for 2027 AFCON Qualifiers
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Ramón Catalá Names 34-Man Zimbabwe Squad for 2027 AFCON Qualifiers

Newly appointed Zimbabwe head coach Ramón Catalá has unveiled a 34-man provisional squad for the Warriors’ opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The selection features a blend of European-based stars, domestic talent, and veteran leaders ahead of clashes with Sierra Leone and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

14 Sept 2026
Africa Cup of NationsBreaking NewsDemocratic Republic of Congo
Gift Orban Equals Victor Osimhen Record With Stunning Hat-Trick in Amedspor Rout
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Gift Orban Equals Victor Osimhen Record With Stunning Hat-Trick in Amedspor Rout

Gift Orban produced a masterclass in clinical finishing as Amedspor thrashed Istanbul Basaksehir 5–0, with the Super Eagles target netting a stunning hat‑trick to equal a historic Nigerian goal‑

14 Sept 2026
AmedsporBreaking NewsFootball

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