New Senegal coach Patrick Vieira has named his first squad for the opening TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers, with Sadio Mané absent and several newcomers handed opportunities.
Author: Johnson Benguru
The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027 qualifiers will be without a number of prominent names who have played an important role in African football over the past decade, after stars including Riyad Mahrez, Aïssa Mandi, Edouard Mendy, Jean Michaël Seri, Seko Fofana and Iñaki Williams decided to bring their international careers to…
Mauritania have named a 27-man squad for their opening TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers against Central African Republic and Benin.
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Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies coach Godfrey Sapula has his sights firmly set on another CAF Women’s Champions League title as the South African champions prepare for the continental stage.
“Dear Ivorian supporters, it is time for me to turn the page,” wrote the player on his social media accounts. This is a carefully considered decision for someone who leaves the national team with the most beautiful of continental trophies: the Africa Cup of Nations.
A chapter has closed for Senegal as goalkeeper Édouard Mendy has announced his retirement from international football after eight years with the Teranga Lions.
While Senegal will launch its campaign for the 2027 AFCON qualifiers on September 25 in Mozambique, uncertainty remains regarding the management of the Lions and the technical staff. Officially announced as the choice of the Senegalese Football Federation to succeed Pape Thiaw, Patrick Vieira has not yet been officially presented. The former French international, born…
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