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Morocco draw Brazil; Senegal and France set for a rematch in the 2026 World Cup draw

Morocco has been drawn into a challenging group for the 2026 World Cup, alongside Brazil, Haiti, and Scotland.

CAF Champions League results & scorers (Group stage - Round 2)

Follow Ahram Online's coverage of the second round of the 2025/2026 CAF Champions League Group Stage (28–30 November).

CAF Confederation Cup results & scorers (Group stage - Round 2)

Follow Ahram Online's coverage of the second round of the 2025/2026 CAF Confederation Cup Group Stage (28–30 November).

Senegalese midfielder Gueye sent off for slapping Everton teammate during game against Man United

Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye was sent off for slapping teammate Michael Keane during the first half of a Premier League game against Manchester United on Monday.

U-20 World Cup top scorer Zabiri dreams of Nations Cup call-up

Famalicao’s Moroccan forward Yassir Zabiri said on Monday he dreams of representing the Atlas Lions at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations and believes he is ready for the challenge.

CAF Confederation Cup results & scorers (Group stage - Round 1)

Follow Ahram Online's coverage of the opening matches of the 2025/2026 CAF Confederation Cup Group Stage (22–23 November 2025).

CAF Champions League results & scorers (Group stage - Round 1)

Follow Ahram Online's coverage of the opening matches of the 2025/2026 CAF Champions League Group Stage (21–22 November).

JS Kabylie’s Zinnbauer lauds Ahly supporters before Champions League clash

JS Kabylie coach Josef Zinnbauer praised Ahly’s supporters on Friday, calling them “the 12th player” ahead of the Algerian side’s trip to Cairo for their CAF Champions League group-stage opener.

Morocco’s Hakimi named African player of the year

Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi won the African men's player of the year award on Wednesday, capping a season in which he lifted the UEFA Champions League with his club Paris Saint-Germain.

Factbox : 2025 CAF Awards

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced its prizes for the 2024/2025 season during a ceremony held in Rabat on Monday.

RELIVE: CAF Awards 2025: Morocco’s Hakimi named African player of the year

Ahram Online provided live updates of the 2025 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) in Rabat, Morocco

Tunisia coach hails team’s mentality after Brazil draw

Tunisia coach Sami Trabelsi heaped praise on his side’s performance in the 1-1 draw with Brazil, saying only “small details” prevented the Carthage Eagles from earning a historic victory.

Nigeria coach claims 'voodoo' by Congo staff during penalty shootout loss in World Cup qualifying

A Congo team staff member used voodoo during the penalty shootout, Nigeria coach Éric Chelle claimed after the African soccer power was eliminated from qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.

DR Congo upset Nigeria and keep 2026 World Cup dream alive

Democratic Republic of Congo ended Nigeria's hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup with a penalty shootout victory in the African play-offs final on Sunday.

Hakimi, Osimhen, Salah shortlisted for top African award

Moroccan Achraf Hakimi, Nigerian Victor Osimhen and Egyptian Mohamed Salah were shortlisted on Sunday for the 2025 African men's player of the year award, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced.

DR Congo defeat Cameroon to set up World Cup playoff final against Nigeria

DR Congo kept their 2026 World Cup hopes alive with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Cameroon in the African playoff semifinals at Rabat’s Al Barid Stadium on Thursday.

Osimhen strikes twice as Nigeria keep World Cup hopes alive

Star striker Victor Osimhen scored twice in extra time to clinch a 4-1 victory for Nigeria over Gabon on Thursday in an African 2026 World Cup qualifying semi-final in Rabat.

Osimhen, Mbeumo headline Africa high-stakes World Cup play-offs

Africa’s final path to the 2026 World Cup resumed on Thursday as Nigeria face Gabon and Cameroon meet the Democratic Republic of Congo in Rabat, with leading forwards Victor Osimhen and Bryan Mbeumo expected to play key roles in the two semi-final play-off matches.

Levante reject €30 million offer from CSKA Moscow for Cameroonian striker Eyong

Levante have rejected a €30 million offer from CSKA Moscow for in-form Cameroonian striker Karl Etta Eyong ahead of the January transfer window, Spanish media reported on Sunday.

CAF Confederation Cup group stage draw

CAF Confederation Cup group stage draw was held in Johannesburg on Monday

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