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Senegal’s Reign Challenged as CAF Beach Soccer AFCON 2026 Groups Revealed
The 2026 CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations in Senegal has unveiled its groups, with defending champions Senegal facing a stacked field as Mauritania, Ghana, and rising nations like Angola and Malawi seek to end their five-year dominance. The tournament also doubles as a qualifier for the 2027 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, raising stakes across the continent.
Black Stars Must Focus on Somalia Double-Header to Revive AFCON 2027 Hopes
Ghana’s assistant coach Ibrahim Tanko has warned the Black Stars against fixating on past struggles, urging an immediate reset as they prepare for a crucial double-header against Somalia in AFCON 2027 qualifying. With zero points from two defeats, the team’s survival hinges on performance—not narrative.
Semenyo’s eight-week absence leaves Ghana’s AFCON qualifying hopes in peril
Antoine Semenyo’s severe knee injury—confirmed by Manchester City’s Enzo Maresca—rules out the Ghana forward for up to eight weeks, eliminating him from the Black Stars’ critical November double-header against Somalia. With the team already two points behind in Group C, the loss of their most potent attacking threat could prove decisive in a campaign already teetering on the brink.
Kwasi Sibo poised to make CAF Champions League debut as Al-Swehly target Espérance Sportive
Ghana midfielder Kwasi Sibo is set to return to action for Al-Swehly in the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League, with his experience crucial as the Libyan side seeks to progress past Tunisia’s Espérance Sportive. The match, a high-stakes clash for a group-stage spot, will determine Al-Swehly’s ambitions in the 2026-27 edition.
Barcelona’s pursuit of Palmeiras’ Eduardo Conceição faces a 100 million euro hurdle
FC Barcelona have quietly tracked the progress of Palmeiras’ Eduardo Conceição, a rising Brazilian talent who dazzled in Brazil’s under-17 UEFA tournament. But Palmeiras’ 100 million euro release clause could derail the deal before it begins.
CAF Reshapes AFCON Cycle as Ghana and Ivory Coast Clash in High‑Stakes Bouaké Derby
The African football calendar is set for a major overhaul, with the Africa Cup of Nations moving from a biennial to a four-year cycle after the 2027 edition. CAF president Patrice Motsepe announced
Kwasi Sibo Unfazed by Côte d’Ivoire Quality Ahead of AFCON Qualifier in Bouaké
Ghana midfielder Kwasi Sibo insists the Black Stars will not be intimidated by Côte d’Ivoire in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Ghana prepare to kick off their Group C campaign away against the reigning African champions at the Stade de la Paix.
Queiroz Demands Ghana Deliver in Crucial AFCON Qualification Campaign
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has urged the Black Stars to deliver immediately as they begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Côte d’Ivoire in Bouaké on Thursday. The m
Rwanda U15 Drawn in Group Y for Inaugural FIFA World Cup & Festival 2026 in Baku
Rwanda’s Under-15 national team will square off against Côte d’Ivoire, Albania, Vanuatu, and the Turks & Caicos Islands in Group Y at the upcoming FIFA World Cup & Festival 2026 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Ghana, Nigeria, and Côte d’Ivoire Target Joint FIFA World Cup Bid
Ghana’s Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has revived the idea of a joint FIFA World Cup bid with Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire, arguing that the three West African neighbours have the a