#African Football

DR Congo secure a dramatic return to the FIFA World Cup after 52 years, defeating Jamaica in extra time to book their place on the global stage.

The Confederation of African Football has officially postponed the 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations, moving the tournament to July and August as preparations continue for the continental showpiece in Morocco.

Algeria needed a dramatic extra time winner to overcome a stubborn DR Congo side, with Adil Boulbina striking late to seal a 1-0 victory and book a place in the AFCON quarterfinals.

Mohamed Salah struck deep into extra time as Egypt powered past a stubborn Benin side 3-1 after extra time to book their place in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals in Agadir.

Caf president Patrice Motsepe has unveiled a new era for African football, confirming that Afcon will shift to a four-year cycle after 2027, while introducing an annual African Nations League starting in 2029.

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Nairobi United suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat away to Wydad AC in their CAF Confederation Cup group-stage opener, undone by an early goal, relentless pressure, and a late strike that sealed a difficult night in Casablanca.

Achraf Hakimi and Ghizlane Chebbak made history at the 2025 CAF Awards in Rabat, sweeping the top honours after standout seasons for club and country.

Kaizer Chiefs and Stellenbosch FC both advanced to the group stages of the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup after dominant home wins on Sunday. Chiefs defeated AS Simba 3–1 in Soweto, while Stellenbosch overpowered Angola’s 15 de Agosto 4–1 in Stellenbosch, ensuring double South African representation in the continental competition.

Mamelodi Sundowns cruised past Nigeria’s Remo Stars 7-1 on aggregate to reach the CAF Champions League group stage. A 2-0 win in Pretoria, courtesy of goals from Nuno Santos and Peter Shalulile, underlined the South African champions’ dominance and exposed the gulf in experience between the two sides.

Kenya Police FC’s CAF Champions League journey ended in heartbreak after a 3–1 loss to Sudan’s Al Hilal SC in Benghazi, Libya. The defeat not only dashed their continental dreams but also cost them a potential KSh 90 million payday for reaching the group stage.