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The African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup return this week after a nine-month break, with high stakes for several top teams. With six rounds left in the 10-match group stage, the upcoming two fixtures will be crucial in shaping the destiny of many nations.

Ademola Lookman summed it up quite neatly after collecting the trophy for best male footballer at the 2024 Confederation of African Football awards. “Four years ago my career felt down," the 27-year-old told the glitterati assembled at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakesh. "But now I’m here as the best…

After suffering the biggest tournament defeat since Brazil at 2014 World Cup and sacking their coach, the hosts triumphed

Nigeria took the lead but Ivory Coast equalised before Sébastien Haller scored with nine minutes left to give the hosts a 2-1 win and their third Afcon title

Discover the astonishing journey of Ivory Coast's national football team as they make it to the finals of the Africa Cup of Nations. From a rocky start to ...

Despite bizarre decisions on and off the pitch somehow the hosts are in the quarter-finals and anything can happen now