Browsing: African Football

Manchester City have completed the signing of 18-year-old Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille, with Sky Sports reporting a package worth up to £85.6m.

Manchester United have completed the signing of Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton, handing the 22-year-old a long-term Old Trafford deal as the club reshapes its midfield.

The Super Falcons will begin their LA 2028 Olympic qualifying campaign against Comoros, who advanced after beating Sudan 30-0 on aggregate.

Ethiopia has entered the race to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, reviving hopes of bringing AFCON back to one of the tournament’s historic homes for the first time since 1976.

South Africa’s stalled VAR project has become an open government-federation confrontation after Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said he demanded R13 million back from SAFA, with the association requesting 21 days to respond.

Ghana will face Ecuador while South Africa meet Chinese Taipei as the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 intercontinental play-off preliminary phase begins to take shape.

Cape Verde have promoted Humberto Bettencourt from Bubista’s backroom team, choosing continuity as the Blue Sharks prepare for AFCON qualifying.

Patrick Vieira has been appointed Senegal head coach, succeeding Pape Thiaw as the Lions of Teranga begin a new cycle after their 2026 World Cup exit.

Rangers International and Rivers United have learned their opening opponents in the 2026/27 CAF Champions League, with first-leg ties scheduled for 4–6 September.

Cameroon stunned hosts Morocco 3–1 on penalties after a 0–0 draw over 120 minutes to book their place in the WAFCON 2026 final.