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Kwasi Sibo targets AFCON qualification and title with Ghana

Ghana midfielder Kwasi Sibo says qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations is his immediate priority after the Black Stars missed out on the previous edition of the tournament.

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South Africa’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Group D fixtures

South Africa begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification campaign on Saturday with a clash against Guinea in Group D that is a vital match-up first up for new coach Pitso Mosimane.

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Moussa Niakhate backs new Senegal coach Patrick Vieira to rise up to challenge

Senegal defender Moussa Niakhate has backed new coach Patrick Vieira to have a good campaign with the Lions of Teranga as the team prepares for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers starting in September.

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'Sometimes you need a sangoma next to you' - Pitso Mosimane

One of the big decisions for new Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane will be whether to play the ultra-attacking Kamogelo Sebelebele at right-back or the more defence-minded Thabang Matuludi against Guinea in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Saturday.

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Nine players added to Black Stars squad ahead of AFCON qualifiers

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has added nine players to the Black Stars squad ahead of the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Côte d’Ivoire and The Gambia, as well as the international friendly against Morocco.

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EXCLUSIVE: Mohammed Fuseini receives late Ghana call-up for AFCON qualifiers

Mohammed Fuseini has received a late call-up to the Ghana squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Ivory Coast and Gambia, as well as the international friendly against Morocco, Flashscore sources can confirm.

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What should we expect from Bafana Bafana under new coach Pitso Mosimane?

A new era begins this week when Pitso Mosimane returns for a third spell in charge of Bafana Bafana and leads the team in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea at Orlando Stadium on Saturday.

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Nigeria suffer Osimhen blow ahead of Madagascar and Guinea Bissau AFCON qualifers

Former African Player of the Year Victor Osimhen will miss Nigeria’s opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau due to injury.

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Mane and Diatta miss out as Patrick Vieira names first Senegal squad

Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira has unveiled his 29-man Senegal squad that will participate in the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers including a friendly against Comoros in September and October.

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Carlos Queiroz names 24-man Ghana squad for AFCON qualifiers and Morocco friendly

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has named a 24-man squad for the Black Stars’ upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Ivory Coast and The Gambia, as well as the international friendly against Morocco.

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Osimhen and Iwobi headline Nigeria squad as Ilenikhena earns maiden call-up

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has named a 24-man squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau.

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‘There is no conflict’: Ouahbi responds to Amrabat’s decision to snub Morocco

Morocco national team coach Mohamed Ouahbi has come out to clarify the situation facing midfielder Sofyan Amrabat who stepped away from the national team ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers starting in September.

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Big surprises in Pitso Mosimane’s first Bafana Bafana squad for AFCON qualifiers

Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane has named his squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers later this month, with a return to the team for a striker who last played for South Africa in 2021.

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Amad misses out on Ivory Coast squad to face Ghana and Somalia in AFCON qualifiers

Manchester United winger Amad Diallo has been left out of Ivory Coast's squad for their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Ghana and Somalia.

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Will we find the next Mbekezeli Mbokazi or Shandre Campbell in Mozambique?

The last time South Africa were in Mozambique for the Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations COSAFA Qualifiers in 2024, there were players in the squad who have gone on to stardom overseas, raising the question of who we will see emerge this year.