FIFA World Cup African 2026 Qualifiers: Which teams are in action, When are the matches?
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FIFA World Cup African 2026 Qualifiers: Which teams are in action, When are the matches?

The Hindu  

The fifth round of the FIFA World Cup African Qualifiers is set to resume from Wednesday, March 19. With plenty at stake for all the teams in the fifth round, teams would be gearing up to qualify for the marquee event in USA, Canada and Mexico. Here is the schedule of the fifth and sixth round of the FIFA World Cup African Qualifiers: SCHEDULE: Group Stage - Matchday 5 of 10 Date Match Time Venue 19 March Liberia vs Tunisia 9:30 pm Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium 19 March Eswatini vs Cameroon 9:30 pm Mbombela Stadium 19 March Central African RRepublic vs Madagascar 9:30 pm Larbi Zaouli Stadium 20 March Mozambique vs Uganda 9:30 pm Cairo International Stadium 20 March Malawi vs Namibia 9:30 pm Bingu National Stadium 20 March Zimbabwe vs Benin 9:30 pm Moses Mabhida Stadium 20 March Cape Verde vs Mauritius 9:30 pm Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde 20 March Sierra Leone vs Guinea-Bissau 9:30 pm Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium 21 March Libya vs Angola 12:30 am Martyrs of Benina Stadium 21 March Gabon vs Seychelles 12:30 am Stade de Franceville 21 March Gambia vs Kenya 12:30 am Alassane Ouattara Ebimpé Olympic Stadium 21 March Comoros vs Mali 2:30 am Berkane Municipal Stadium 21 March Equitorial Guinea vs Sao Tome and Principe 6:30 pm Malabo Stadium 21 March Botswana vs Algeria 6:30 pm Francistown Stadium 21 March Rwanda vs Nigeria 9:30 pm Amahoro Stadium 21 March Burkina Faso vs Djibouti 9:30 pm Stade El Abdi 21 March DR Congo vs South Sudan 9:30 pm Stade des Martyrs 21 March South Africa vs Lesotho 9:30 pm Peter Mokaba Stadium 22 March Ghana vs Chad 12:30 am Accra Sports Stadium 22 March Burundi vs Ivory Coast 12:30 am Stade d'Honneur 22 March Guinea vs Somalia 2:30 am Alassane Ouattara Ebimpé Olympic Stadium 22 March Ethiopia vs Egypt 2:30 am Stade Larbi Zaouli 22 March Niger vs Morocco 3:00 am Honneur Stadium 22 March Togo vs Mauritania 9:30 pm Stade de Kegue 23 March Sudan vs Senegal 12:30 am Martyrs of February Stadium Group Stage - Matchday 6 of 10

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Cameroon held by minnows Eswatini in World Cup qualifier
2 days, 22 hours ago

Cameroon held by minnows Eswatini in World Cup qualifier

Hindustan Times  

Cameroon, bolstered by Premier League duo Andre Onana and Bryan Mbeumo, were held to a 0-0 draw by minnows Eswatini on Wednesday when matchday five World Cup qualifying kicked off in Africa. It was the closest Cameroon, ranked 110 places above Eswatini, came to ending the deadlock as they seek a ninth World Cup appearance at the 2026 finals in …

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers, CAF points table: Standings in Africa before Round 5
3 days ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers, CAF points table: Standings in Africa before Round 5

The Hindu  

The fifth round of the FIFA World Cup African Qualifiers is set to resume from Wednesday, March 19. With plenty of games left and spots to be grabbed, teams would be looking to qualify for the mega event in USA, Canada and Mexico. Egypt is currently leading Group A, while Sudan, Rwanda, Cameroon, Morocco, Ivory Coast, Algeria, Tunisia, and Comoros …

FIFA World Cup 2026 CAF qualifiers: Which African teams are in contention, best second-placed teams, format
6 days, 4 hours ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 CAF qualifiers: Which African teams are in contention, best second-placed teams, format

The Hindu  

After the revamped World Cup format, for the first time, nine African teams are guaranteed to participate in the 2026 World Cup, which can increase to 10. Group stage: Nine groups of six teams each will play in a home and away round-robin format, with the group winners qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Nine groups of six teams each …

AFCON 2025 Draw: Morocco to start Africa Cup of Nations as host in a group with Mali, Zambia and Comoros
1 month, 3 weeks ago

AFCON 2025 Draw: Morocco to start Africa Cup of Nations as host in a group with Mali, Zambia and Comoros

The Hindu  

World Cup semifinalist Morocco was drawn in a group with Mali, Zambia and Comoros on Monday for the men’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations it will host. The December 21-January 18 tournament will be the biggest football event in Morocco before co-hosting the 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portugal — the teams it eliminated at the 2022 World Cup …

Morocco to start Africa Cup of Nations as host in a group with Mali, Zambia and Comoros
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Morocco to start Africa Cup of Nations as host in a group with Mali, Zambia and Comoros

Associated Press  

RABAT, Morocco — World Cup semifinalist Morocco was drawn in a group with Mali, Zambia and Comoros on Monday for the men’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations it will host. The Dec. 21-Jan. 18 tournament will be the biggest soccer event in Morocco before co-hosting the 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portugal — the teams it eliminated at the …

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Botswana, Mozambique and Tanzania become final teams to qualify
4 months ago

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Botswana, Mozambique and Tanzania become final teams to qualify

The Hindu  

Botswana, Mozambique and Tanzania claimed the final berths in next year’s African Cup of Nations finals as the qualifying competition played to an exciting conclusion on Tuesday. Botswana pulled off an unlikely draw away against Egypt to make sure of the point it needed to qualify for the second time while Tanzania edged Guinea 1-0 at home in Dar-es-Salaam. Mozambique …

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Sudan, Benin qualify, heartbreak for Rwanda
4 months ago

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Sudan, Benin qualify, heartbreak for Rwanda

The Hindu  

War-torn Sudan and Benin qualified on Monday for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, while there was heartbreak for Rwanda as it shocked Nigeria 2-1 only to lose out. It was even closer in Group D with Benin, which held Libya 0-0 in Tripoli, pipping Rwanda on head-to-head records after both finished with eight points, three less than table-topper Nigeria. …

AFCON Qualifiers: Mahrez scores as Algeria crushes Liberia 5-1
4 months ago

AFCON Qualifiers: Mahrez scores as Algeria crushes Liberia 5-1

The Hindu  

Former Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez scored as Algeria cruised to a 5-1 victory over Liberia on Sunday in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final-round qualifier. READ | UEFA Nations League: England thrashes Ireland with second-half goal rush Aissa Mandi, 33, equalised midway through the first half after Sampson Dweh had given Liberia a shock sixth-minute lead. Captain Mahrez …

Five more countries book places at African Cup of Nations finals
4 months, 1 week ago

Five more countries book places at African Cup of Nations finals

The Hindu  

Gabon, Nigeria, South Africa, Tunisia and Uganda all booked spots at the next Africa Cup of Nations finals on Thursday, some without even playing in the latest qualifiers. Tunisia snatched a stoppage time goal from Ali El Abdi’s diving header to edge Madagascar 3-2 in neutral Pretoria and make sure it will finish in the top two places in Group …

Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea qualify for Africa Cup of Nations 2025
4 months, 1 week ago

Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea qualify for Africa Cup of Nations 2025

The Hindu  

Holders Ivory Coast and Equatorial Guinea became the latest countries to qualify for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations finals but did not have to kick a ball to do so, as the penultimate round of qualifiers began on Wednesday. Equatorial Guinea, who was a surprise package at the last finals, sits on seven points from its four matches, while …

FIFA World Cup 2026: African qualifiers to resume on June 5
9 months, 2 weeks ago

FIFA World Cup 2026: African qualifiers to resume on June 5

The Hindu  

Africa’s qualifying campaign for the next World Cup is a staggered affair, drawn out over two years, but a double round of fixtures over the next week will offer an early indication of who will represent the continent at the 2026 finals in North America. READ | Poor facilities cost African teams home advantage in FIFA World Cup qualifiers Positive …

Afcon semi-final schedule: Africa Cup of Nations fixtures, start times and TV channels
1 year, 1 month ago

Afcon semi-final schedule: Africa Cup of Nations fixtures, start times and TV channels

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Africa Cup of Nations has reached the …

AFCON 2024 quarterfinal schedule: Full list of matches in African Cup of Nations quarters, kick-off time
1 year, 1 month ago

AFCON 2024 quarterfinal schedule: Full list of matches in African Cup of Nations quarters, kick-off time

The Hindu  

The 2024 edition of the African Cup of Nations heads into its business end with the quarterfinals beginning on February 2, 2024, with Nigeria facing Angola. Host Ivory Coast also pulled off a major upset when it eliminated defending champion Senegal on penalties in the penultimate fixture in the round of 16. Senegal defender Moussa Niakhate missed the titleholder’s third …

Africa Cup of Nations: Mauritania stun Algeria to send them packing, Cameroon qualify for last-16
1 year, 1 month ago

Africa Cup of Nations: Mauritania stun Algeria to send them packing, Cameroon qualify for last-16

Firstpost  

Former champions Algeria crashed out of the Africa Cup of Nations in the group stage on Tuesday after a shock defeat against Mauritania, but Cameroon secured a last-16 place with a dramatic victory over Gambia. Algeria won their second AFCON title in Egypt in 2019 but were then sent packing in the group stage at the last edition in Cameroon …

AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS GUIDE: Sadio Mane and defending champions Senegal are in the 'Group of Death,' Mo Salah is desperate to fill glaring hole in his CV with Egypt and Victor Osimhen leads Nigeria's
1 year, 2 months ago

AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS GUIDE: Sadio Mane and defending champions Senegal are in the 'Group of Death,' Mo Salah is desperate to fill glaring hole in his CV with Egypt and Victor Osimhen leads Nigeria's

Daily Mail  

The Africa Cup of Nations is edging ever closer with hosts Ivory Coast kicking off the tournament on Saturday against Guinea Bissau. PLAYER TO WATCH - Victor Osimhen Schedule Ivory Coast vs Guinea Bissau Nigeria vs Equatorial Guinea Equatorial Guinea vs Guinea-Bissau Ivory Coast vs Nigeria Equatorial Guinea vs Ivory Coast Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria African Player of the Year Victor …

Africa Cup of Nations: All You Need to Know Ahead of the Continental Showpiece
1 year, 2 months ago

Africa Cup of Nations: All You Need to Know Ahead of the Continental Showpiece

News 18  

The Africa Cup of Nations kicks off on Saturday with a Group A clash between hosts Ivory Coast and Guinea-Bissau. AFC Asian Cup 2023: Check Full Schedule, Venues, Timings And More – The 2024 tournament will comprise 52 matches over 30 days — 36 across six groups and 16 in the knockout phase. – Commercial capital Abidjan will host 20 …

Which teams are favourites to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations?
1 year, 2 months ago

Which teams are favourites to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations?

Al Jazeera  

Al Jazeera takes a look at the top five favourites to lift the AFCON 2023 crown in Ivory Coast. Some of football’s biggest stars will showcase their skills when the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations gets under way in Ivory Coast on January 13. While the timing of the tournament has upset elite European clubs, the presence of five African …

All you need to know about the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2023
1 year, 2 months ago

All you need to know about the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2023

Al Jazeera  

Tournament format, venues, title favourites, groups and prize money for AFCON 2023 in Ivory Coast. Group A – Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea, and Guinea-Bissau Group B – Egypt, Ghana, Cape Verde, and Mozambique Group C – Senegal, Cameroon, Guinea, and The Gambia Group D – Algeria, Burkina Faso, Mauritania, and Angola Group E – Tunisia, Mali, South Africa, and …

When is the Africa Cup of Nations and how can you watch it? Everything you need to know as Senegal look to retain their title - with several Premier League stars, including Mohamed Salah and Andre Ona
1 year, 2 months ago

When is the Africa Cup of Nations and how can you watch it? Everything you need to know as Senegal look to retain their title - with several Premier League stars, including Mohamed Salah and Andre Ona

Daily Mail  

The Africa Cup of Nations is around the corner, with Ivory Coast hosting the highly-anticipated tournament for only the second time. The full list stadiums that have been selected to host AFCON matches is as follows: Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium, Abidjan Charles Konan Banny Stadium, Yamoussoukro Stade de la Paix, Bouake Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium, Korhogo Laurent …

Africa Cup of Nations organisers confident no repeat of Cameroon tragedy
1 year, 3 months ago

Africa Cup of Nations organisers confident no repeat of Cameroon tragedy

The Hindu  

All is on track for African football’s biennial showpiece, the Africa Cup of Nations, according to organisers in the Ivory Coast who are confident their security measures will prevent a repeat of the tragedy that overshadowed the 2021 edition in Cameroon. Youssouf Kouyate, director-general of the Ivory Coast police, told AFP they had measures in place for all six stadia …

T20 World Cup Africa qualifier points table: Uganda, Namibia qualify for T20 WC 2024; Zimbabwe misses out
1 year, 3 months ago

T20 World Cup Africa qualifier points table: Uganda, Namibia qualify for T20 WC 2024; Zimbabwe misses out

The Hindu  

The T20 World Cup Africa qualifier regional final began on November 22 and is slated to finish on November 30 in Windhoek, with teams competing for the last two spots in the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup. Uganda became the latest team to qualify for the 2024 T20 World Cup for the first time in the competition’s history. It will …

Namibia secure ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 qualification
1 year, 3 months ago

Namibia secure ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 qualification

India TV News  

Namibia have secured qualification for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 after defeating Tanzania by 58 runs in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Region Qualifier 2023 on Tuesday, November 28. The ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Region Qualifier is being played between seven teams i.e. Erasmus and his men hammered Kenya by six wickets …

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Ivory Coast wins again as away teams hold sway
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Ivory Coast wins again as away teams hold sway

The Hindu  

Ivory Coast’s winning start to World Cup qualifying continued with a 2-0 victory over the Gambia as it was among five countries who had away success in group matches on Monday. Also victorious on the road were Equatorial Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Kenya and Madagascar while Mali were held to a surprise home draw as Africa’s preliminaries for the 2026 World …

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers Updated Points Table: Check CAF Latest Standings
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers Updated Points Table: Check CAF Latest Standings

ABP News  

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers latest points table: The second leg of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers in Africa commenced on November 15, witnessing Equatorial Guinea secure a 1-0 victory against Namibia. The eventual group winners from each group will earn qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Here are the current standings of CAF nations after this round of …

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Centurion Mane celebrates with two goals in Senegal win
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Centurion Mane celebrates with two goals in Senegal win

The Hindu  

Sadio Mane marked his 100th cap for Senegal with two goals as it began its World Cup qualifying campaigning with a comfortable 4-0 home victory over South Sudan on Saturday. Mane, twice African Footballer of the Year, set up the opening goal in the first minute for Pape Matar Sarr and grabbed one himself five minutes later, with veteran midfielder …

World Cup qualifying in Africa starts with 7 teams at ‘home’ in Morocco during stadium upgrade push
1 year, 4 months ago

World Cup qualifying in Africa starts with 7 teams at ‘home’ in Morocco during stadium upgrade push

Associated Press  

GENEVA — When World Cup qualifying starts in Africa on Wednesday, Morocco will be a hub of soccer action a year after the national team’s historic run to becoming the continent’s first semifinalist. Seven teams will play “home” games in Morocco over the next week, but Africa’s standout team will not be among them. “We are committed to ensuring that …

New African World Cup qualifying campaign starts after change from ‘nightmare’ setup
1 year, 4 months ago

New African World Cup qualifying campaign starts after change from ‘nightmare’ setup

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. For the 2026 World Cup, the 54 African entrants were divided into …

South Africa Rugby World Cup fixtures: Full schedule and route to the final
1 year, 5 months ago

South Africa Rugby World Cup fixtures: Full schedule and route to the final

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

Morocco, Algeria set to host Africa Cup of Nations tournaments
1 year, 5 months ago

Morocco, Algeria set to host Africa Cup of Nations tournaments

The Hindu  

Morocco and Algeria are favoured to be named hosts of the 2025 and 2027 Africa Cup of Nations tournaments respectively, with an announcement to be made in Cairo on Wednesday. After a number of deadlines passed without the hosts being revealed, a senior African Football Confederation official told AFP “the two hosts will definitely be named on September 27”. Motsepe …

Ghana, Angola and Tanzania qualify for Africa Cup of Nations finals
1 year, 6 months ago

Ghana, Angola and Tanzania qualify for Africa Cup of Nations finals

The Hindu  

Ghana, Angola and Tanzania qualified for January’s African Cup of Nations finals when they finished in the top two of their respective groups on Thursday, leaving only six more places to be decided in the next days for the 24-team tournament in the Ivory Coast. Ghana and Angola finished one-two in Group E, while Tanzania forced an unlikely goalless draw …

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier: Morocco to play Zambia , Senegal faces challenge from Congo
1 year, 8 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier: Morocco to play Zambia , Senegal faces challenge from Congo

The Hindu  

History-making 2022 World Cup semifinalist Morocco must win a group including Zambia to ensure qualification for the next edition in Canada, Mexico and the United States. Morocco became the first African or Arab country to reach the World Cup semifinals last December in Qatar before losing to France, and finished fourth. Senegal is in Group B and the biggest danger …

ODI World Cup 2023 South Africa Cricket Team Complete Schedule in ODI World Cup 2023
1 year, 8 months ago

ODI World Cup 2023 South Africa Cricket Team Complete Schedule in ODI World Cup 2023

ABP News  

South Africa Cricket Team Schedule in ODI World Cup 2023: International Cricket Council on Tuesday announced the schedule of the One Day World Cup 2023, set to be hosted in India in October-November. South Africa will begin their ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023 campaign with a match against the second winner of the qualifiers on October 7, 2023 in …

ICC World Cup 2023 qualifiers schedule: Match details, venues, date and timings - All you need to know
1 year, 9 months ago

ICC World Cup 2023 qualifiers schedule: Match details, venues, date and timings - All you need to know

Hindustan Times  

The qualifiers for the ICC World Cup 2023 began on June 18 in Zimbabwe, with two-time winners West Indies and 1996 champions Sri Lanka among the 10 participating sides. The ICC unveiled the fixtures for the crucial three-week tournament last month, with the West Indies drawn in Group A alongside tournament hosts Zimbabwe, Netherlands, Nepal and the USA. Captains of …

ODI World Cup Qualifiers 2023: Format, rules, squads, schedule
1 year, 9 months ago

ODI World Cup Qualifiers 2023: Format, rules, squads, schedule

The Hindu  

The ICC ODI World Cup 2023 qualifier is set to take place in Zimbabwe from June 18, Sunday where 10 teams will play for the last two spots in the World Cup later this year. The 10 teams including host Zimbabwe along with West Indies, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Nepal, Netherlands, Oman, Scotland, UAE, and USA will play the 34 ODIs …

Algeria, Egypt among 4 bids to host 2027 African Cup
1 year, 10 months ago

Algeria, Egypt among 4 bids to host 2027 African Cup

Associated Press  

CAIRO, Egypt — Algeria and Egypt are among four bidders competing to host the 2027 African Cup of Nations, the Confederation of African Football said Thursday. Botswana and a co-hosting project between neighbors Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania also entered the contest. CAF previously said its executive committee will choose both the 2025 and 2027 tournament hosts at the same time …

Dates set for 2023 Nations Cup as club v country clash looms
1 year, 11 months ago

Dates set for 2023 Nations Cup as club v country clash looms

The Hindu  

The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations finals in Ivory Coast will run from January 13-February 11 next year, the Confederation of African Football confirmed on Thursday, providing another club versus-country clash for top African players in Europe’s elite leagues. The finals were postponed from June-July this year due to concerns over the weather at that time, and will instead be …

Cameroon World Cup squad guide, fixtures and more for 2022 tournament
2 years, 3 months ago

Cameroon World Cup squad guide, fixtures and more for 2022 tournament

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. They also disappointed in South Africa in 2010 but armed this year …

FIFA World Cup, Group A: Which two teams will be expected to qualify for round of 16
2 years, 4 months ago

FIFA World Cup, Group A: Which two teams will be expected to qualify for round of 16

The Hindu  

FIFA World Cup 2022 will see 32 teams battle it out for the trophy over 64 games beginning November 20 in Qatar. In Group A, Qatar is the lowest-ranked side in the World Cup but will have history on its side as the host at every World Cup but one has made it to the second round. Ecuador has shown …

Are Senegal ‘Africa’s best hope’ at World Cup 2022?
2 years, 4 months ago

Are Senegal ‘Africa’s best hope’ at World Cup 2022?

Al Jazeera  

This World Cup will be the third that the Teranga Lions have qualified for, and their first as reigning African champions. Previous World Cup appearances: 2002, 2018 Titles: 0 Best finish: Quarter-finals World Cup record: W3 L2 D3 World Cup goals: 11 Biggest win: 1-0 v France Player to watch: Sadio Mane Ranking: 18 Group stage fixtures: Netherlands, Qatar, Ecuador …

FIFA World Cup 2022: When will Ghana play in Qatar, schedule, timings, where to watch
2 years, 5 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: When will Ghana play in Qatar, schedule, timings, where to watch

The Hindu  

Ghana made its debut in the FIFA World Cup in 2006 and has qualified in every edition of the tournament since, barring Russia 2018. 👀⏪ pic.twitter.com/GVhRFXhoVt — FIFA World Cup April 3, 2022 The country’s highest goalscorer, Asamoah Gyan, remains in contention for selection, after his reversal on the announcement of retirement. Manager: Otto Addo Ghana's World Cup record: Played …

African Cup 2025: Guinea removed as event host owing to inadequate infrastructure
2 years, 5 months ago

African Cup 2025: Guinea removed as event host owing to inadequate infrastructure

Firstpost  

Guinea’s hosting of the African Cup had been under scrutiny for weeks after an inspection committee made a visit in early September and determined that Guinea wouldn’t be ready. Cape Town: The African soccer confederation has removed Guinea as host of the 2025 African Cup of Nations because of inadequate infrastructure, the latest in a series of switches and delays …

Guinea removed as host of 2025 African Cup in latest switch
2 years, 5 months ago

Guinea removed as host of 2025 African Cup in latest switch

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The African soccer confederation has removed Guinea as host of the 2025 African Cup of Nations because of inadequate infrastructure, the latest in a series of switches and delays for the continental championship over the last 10 years. In a statement, CAF said the infrastructure and facilities in Guinea were “not ready to host a …

African Cup put back until early 2024 to avoid washout fears
2 years, 8 months ago

African Cup put back until early 2024 to avoid washout fears

Associated Press  

RABAT, Morocco — The next African Cup tournament will take place in early 2024 to avoid any potential washout during host nation Ivory Coast’s rainy season. The executive committee of the Confederation of African Football decided to switch the tournament, which was due to be played June-July 2023, to January and February of 2024. “We don’t want to run the …

Africa Cup of Nations qualifier: Naim Sliti Leads Tunisia to Big Win Over Equatorial Guinea
2 years, 9 months ago

Africa Cup of Nations qualifier: Naim Sliti Leads Tunisia to Big Win Over Equatorial Guinea

News 18  

Naim Sliti scored and created two other goals as Qatar World Cup qualifiers Tunisia began a four-match build-up this month by hammering 10-man Equatorial Guinea 4-0 in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Thursday. After Joan Elo was sent off following a second yellow card, a Sliti cross enabled substitute Seifeddine Jaziri to ned past goalkeeper Jesus Owono …

Ghana, Angola and Libya Win on Opening African Cup of Nations Qualifiers
2 years, 9 months ago

Ghana, Angola and Libya Win on Opening African Cup of Nations Qualifiers

News 18  

Angola, Ghana and Libya all won on Wednesday as home advantage proved decisive on the opening day of the group qualifiers for next year’s African Cup of Nations. Ghana next play away against the Central African Republic in neutral Angola on Sunday before heading to Japan for two more testing friendlies next week as they look ahead to the tournament …

Salah’s Egypt draws Keita’s Guinea in African Cup qualifying
2 years, 11 months ago

Salah’s Egypt draws Keita’s Guinea in African Cup qualifying

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Mohamed Salah is set to face Liverpool teammate Naby Keita in qualifying for next year’s African Cup of Nations after Egypt was drawn in the same group as Guinea on Tuesday. Defending champion Senegal, which beat Egypt in this year’s final, faces Benin, Mozambique and Rwanda in Group L. The qualifiers kick off in June. …

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Cameroon stuns Algeria, books ticket to Qatar
2 years, 11 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Cameroon stuns Algeria, books ticket to Qatar

The Hindu  

Ghana, Morocco, Tunisia and Cameroon also qualified for Qatar and will join Senegal to make up Africa’s five teams at the World Cup. Cameroon pulled off a stunning 2-1 victory in Algeria after extra time to end 2-2 on aggregate and advance on the away goals rule. Cameroon launched a free kick at Algeria's goal in the fourth minute of …

World Cup playoffs provide a Salah vs. Mané sequel
2 years, 11 months ago

World Cup playoffs provide a Salah vs. Mané sequel

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Africa’s World Cup playoffs will serve up a Mohamed Salah vs. Sadio Mané sequel as the Liverpool teammates face off on opposite sides again with their countries, this time for a place at soccer’s biggest show. Salah’s Egypt will face Mané’s Senegal in one of the continent’s five decisive World Cup playoffs, with the first …

What’s at stake as Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifiers resume
3 years, 1 month ago

What’s at stake as Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifiers resume

Al Jazeera  

The eight stadiums are ready in Qatar and World Cup tickets have been on sale for a week. It means Europe’s top leagues will have to take a mid-season break even though the continent’s national teams are not playing next until March when the World Cup playoffs are staged as scheduled. Argentina Belgium Brazil Croatia Denmark England France Germany Netherlands …

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