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Pitso Mosimane Returns as Bafana Bafana Coach Ahead of AFCON Qualifiers

Pitso Mosimane has officially returned as head coach of South Africa’s men’s national team, more than a decade after leaving the Bafana Bafana job. The 62-year-old was unveiled by the…

Africa News Now September 1, 2026

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Manchester United Sign Cameroon Midfielder Carlos Baleba From Brighton

Manchester United have completed the signing of Cameroon international Carlos Baleba from Brighton & Hove Albion in a deal reportedly worth up to £70 million, as manager Michael Carrick continues…

Africa News Now August 26, 2026

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Ethiopia Bids to Host 2028 Africa Cup of Nations After 52-Year Absence

Ethiopia has officially entered the race to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), seeking to bring Africa’s biggest football tournament back to the country for the first time…

Africa News Now August 25, 2026

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Cameroon Beat Morocco on Penalties to Reach Women’s AFCON Final

Cameroon reached the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final after edging hosts Morocco 3–1 on penalties following a goalless 120 minutes in a tense semi-final. Morocco had the clearest…

Africa News Now August 13, 2026

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Cameroon, Malawi stun giants Nigeria and Ghana to reach WAFCON semifinals

Cameroon and Malawi produced major upsets at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, eliminating defending champions Nigeria and Ghana respectively to reach the semifinals and secure qualification…

Africa News Now August 10, 2026

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Antoine Semenyo Embraces Enzo Maresca’s Attacking Philosophy After Manchester City Debut

Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo says he is relishing life under new head coach Enzo Maresca, describing the Italian's attacking approach as "music to my ears" after an encouraging first…

Africa News Now August 3, 2026

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Real Madrid Reach Agreement to Sign Ivorian Winger Yan Diomandé from RB Leipzig

Real Madrid have reportedly reached an agreement to sign Ivorian winger Yan Diomandé from RB Leipzig in one of the biggest transfer deals of the summer, beating strong interest from…

Africa News Now July 27, 2026

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Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Submit Joint Bid to Host 2032 AFCON

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have officially launched a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), marking the first major sporting initiative by the three countries…

Africa News Now July 22, 2026

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Morocco Begins Preparations to Co-Host 2030 FIFA World Cup

Morocco is accelerating investments in tourism and infrastructure as it prepares to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal, with plans to add 60,000 hotel beds before…

Africa News Now July 21, 2026

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Senegal FA Reveals Pay Dispute Led to Pape Thiaw’s World Cup Exit

The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has revealed that a breakdown in trust between head coach Pape Thiaw and the federation, triggered by a contract and salary dispute, contributed to his…

Africa News Now July 14, 2026

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Senegal Dismisses Head Coach Pape Thiaw Following 2026 FIFA World Cup Exit

The Senegalese Football Federation has dismissed national team head coach Pape Thiaw following Senegal's elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying the decision was taken "in the best interests…

Africa News Now July 13, 2026