Sports - Africa

FIFA investigates Equatorial Guinea for not traveling to World Cup qualifier

FIFA opened a disciplinary case against Equatorial Guinea on Friday after the team didn't travel to a World Cup qualifying game, the latest incident in an increasingly chaotic campaign.

Aubameyang super hat-trick keeps Gabon World Cup hopes alive

Olympique Marseille striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored four goals and inspired Gabon to a thrilling 4-3 comeback win over Gambia in the ninth round of the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup on Friday, keeping their hopes of booking a ticket for the prestigious tournament alive.

Algeria secure World Cup spot with victory over Somalia

Algeria have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 3-0 win against Somalia in their Group G qualifier at the Miloud Hadefi Stadium on Thursday.

Cape Verde on brink of historic World Cup qualification, Cameroon keep hopes alive

Cape Verde are on the verge of qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in the nation's history after a dramatic 3-3 draw with Libya in Benghazi on Wednesday.

Morocco's El Khannouss fires Stuttgart into Bundesliga top four

An excellent solo effort from Bilal El Khannouss took Stuttgart to a 1-0 home victory over Heidenheim and into fourth place in the Bundesliga on Sunday.

Ghana’s Kudus fires Spurs into second with win at Leeds

Mohammed Kudus' first Tottenham goal lifted Spurs up to second in the Premier League by ending Leeds' long unbeaten home run with a 2-1 win on Saturday.

Zinedine Zidane's son Luca gets first Algeria call-up for crucial World Cup qualifiers

French soccer great Zinedine Zidane’s son Luca was called up by Algeria for the first time Thursday, with the team close to qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in North America.

Guinea’s Guirassy helps Dortmund sink Bilbao in Champions League

Serhou Guirassy scored a goal and set up another as Borussia Dortmund beat Athletic Bilbao 4-1 at home on Wednesday for their first Champions League win of the season.

Nigeria striker Osimhen scores as Galatasaray shock Liverpool in Champions League

Liverpool slumped to a shock 1-0 Champions League defeat to Galatasaray on Tuesday as Victor Osimhen's 16th minute penalty handed the Turkish giants victory.

Guinea’s Guirassy back for Dortmund against Athletic

Borussia Dortmund said that striker Serhou Guirassy will be back for Wednesday's home Champions League clash against Athletic Bilbao, revealing that the absence of with the Basque side winger Nico Williams "could help us.”

South Africa plans appeal over World Cup qualifying stripped win

The South African Football Association said it plans to appeal a FIFA ruling that stripped the men’s national team of a win in 2026 World Cup qualifying over fielding an ineligible player.

African players in Europe: Sarr helps sink leaders Liverpool

Ismaila Sarr and Antoine Semenyo are among the most prolific players at the start of this Premier League season after both scored at the weekend.

Angola appoint Frenchman Beaumelle as new coach

Egypt’s Nations Cup opponent Angola have appointed Frenchman Patrice Beaumelle as head coach, replacing Portuguese manager Pedro Gonçalves, who was sacked last week following a string of poor results.

South Africa Lose World Cup Qualifying Points Over Ineligible Player

South Africa have forfeited a World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho for fielding an ineligible player, world football governing body FIFA announced on Monday.

Morocco’s Hakimi at 'peace' despite rape allegation

Paris Saint-Germain Moroccan star Achraf Hakimi, who is being investigated over an alleged rape, said he has "peace of mind" and expects to be cleared of the accusations.

Luca Zidane switches from France to Algeria

Luca Zidane, the 27-year-old goalkeeper and son of French football great Zinedine Zidane, has switched his sporting nationality from France to Algeria, the Algerian Football Federation said on Friday.

Athletic 'not afraid' of Arsenal on Champions League return: Ghanian captain Williams

Athletic Bilbao captain Inaki Williams said his team have no fear ahead of their Champions League opener against Premier League giants Arsenal.

Guinea’s Guirassy extends streak as Dortmund cruise past 10-man Heidenheim

Serhou Guirassy scored for the eighth straight league match and Maximilian Beier added another as Borussia Dortmund won 2-0 at 10-man Heidenheim on Saturday.

African 2026 World Cup qualifiers results & scorers (8th Matchday)

Follow Ahram Online's coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers, 8th matchday (7/9 September 2025).

Cabo Verde close to World Cup debut after beating Cameroon

Cabo Verde, a west African island nation of fewer than 550,000 inhabitants, beat Cameroon 1-0 on Tuesday to strengthen hopes of playing at the World Cup for the first time.

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