African Football https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Spain dominate fans’ World Cup 2026 XI as Cape Verde keeper pulls off shock vote win Ayala ‘deeply regrets’ Olmo clash as FIFA opens probe into chaotic 2026 World Cup final Union Jeddah new boss Vissing says club’s support made decision ‘very easy’ after debut win Diop: Ipswich Town sign Morocco World Cup defender from Fulham on four-year deal Saliba faces lengthy spell out as Arsenal opt against surgery on France defender Klopp tipped to ‘carry everyone with him’ as Bayern chief backs him for Germany job Figo snubs Messi and Yamal as he names shock favourites for 2026 Ballon dOr race Mali handed lifeline for 2026 Women’s Afcon – and vow to break semi-final barrier Morocco 5-0 Cape Verde: Mssoudy hat-trick fires hosts a warning shot before Women’s AFCON CAF president condemns US visa refusal for ‘best referee in Africa’ Omar Artan Women’s AFCON 2026: Nigeria chase 11th title as Morocco bid to end home heartbreak Hugo Broos set for talks over South Africa future CAN 2032: Sahel trio ‘will not be penalised’ over military juntas, says CAF president Motsepe FIFA to review World Cup hydration breaks after coach criticism Motsepe says CAF will accept CAS ruling on disputed AFCON final CAF backs Somali referee Omar Artan after US visa denial Africa can finally lift World Cup trophy, says CAF president Motsepe Ipswich coach O’Neil hails Fatawu signing as massive Fatawu Issahaku becomes first ever Ghanaian to join Ipswich Onyedika nears Club Brugge exit as Frankfurt talks advance Mustafa Mohamed sent to Nantes reserves after late return and pay dispute Sergio Ramos sparks debate after posting AI-generated World Cup embrace with Lionel Messi Julian Alvarez to Barcelona: Dressing room split and €150m fee stall Laporta’s top transfer priority Vladimir Petkovic courted by World Cup nations despite Algeria turmoil New eToro customers offered $50 in assets under promotional deal Mohamed Salah asks key questions as Besiktas talks intensify over Egypt captain’s future Phil Foden: Manchester City star signs new deal to stay at Etihad until 2030 Pape Gueye: Everton agree €33m deal in principle for Senegal midfielder from Villarreal Issa Diop: Ipswich Town sign Fulham and ex-West Ham defender in £8.4m deal Africa Cup of Nations 2027: CAF doubles down on East Africa hosts amid Morocco switch rumours Iliman Ndiaye transfer: Aston Villa cool interest as Man Utd and Spurs circle Senegal forward Afcon 2025 title dispute: Caf chief says only Court of Arbitration can decide winner Afcon 2027: Africa Cup of Nations expanded to 28 teams in major shake-up Jeff Bezos in talks over surprise role in Liverpool investment deal Ballon d’Or 2026: World Cup star Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane overtake Messi in race for top prize Ipswich sign Leicester winger Fatawu Issahaku in £19.8m deal on five-year contract Walid Cheddira: Morocco-Italy Forward Linked with Napoli to Frosinone Move in Serie A Rumour Gustavo Varela: Monza eye move for Benfica B and Portugal–Cape Verde forward Youssef El Arabi: Morocco-France Forward Linked with Shock Move to Greek Side Marko Motsepe backs Infantino as FIFA president faces mounting criticism CAF President Motsepe confirms Abuja as host of 2026 General Assembly Abdul Razak Salifu: Ghanaian Dreams FC forward linked with ES Setif move Lawrence Setordjie: Ghanaian Accra Lions midfielder linked with Frankfurt move Motsepe: Africa won’t rest until it wins the World Cup Former Benin star says doping ban ‘destroyed’ career and left him battling depression Wydad elect Ibrahim Al-Asri as new club president Zamalek reportedly threaten CAF Champions League withdrawal over proposed expansion Morocco set to host historic expanded WAFCON after CAF date switch Nottingham Forest in advanced talks to sign Sporting defender Ousmane Diomande Home