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Hervé Renard’s seven lives, now Tunisia during the World Cup

Hervé Renard has been appointed Tunisia head coach on Tuesday after the dismissal of Sabri Lamouchi. L'Équipe reports the Frenchman returns after two months out to lead his seventh national...

Pape Thiaw says AFCON episode is behind Senegal ahead of France opener

Senegal coach Pape Thiaw said on Monday that the AFCON 2025 episode is behind his side and that they want to focus on Tuesday’s 2026 World Cup opener against France.According...

The 9 biggest upsets in international football after Cape Verde shock Spain

International football is full of upsets, and it’s all the better for it. Although the likes of Argentina, England and Spain may think otherwise…Who doesn’t want to see a postman...

Egypt ‘to remove’ Africa Cup of Nations stars for 2026 World Cup

Egypt will not be allowed to display their Africa Cup of Nations stars on their shirts at the 2026 World Cup after FIFA reiterated that only world titles may be...

Claude Le Roy, 78, to return as Congo coach

According to L'Équipe, Claude Le Roy, 78, is set to return as Congo coach five years after his last job, with former Sochaux and Amiens boss Omar Daf alongside him.He...

Egypt – World Cup Profile: Salah’s Legacy and the Hunt for a Historic First Win

Egypt was the first African nation to compete at a World Cup, dating all the way back to the 1934 tournament in Italy. While 2026 marks their fourth appearance at...

Morocco – World Cup Profile

Morocco have endured quite an action-packed few months. First of all, the Atlas Lions lost in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations to Senegal in a most dramatic...

From World Cup Underdogs to Genuine Contenders? Morocco Have to Handle Expectation Following Evolution

Following their 2022 journey that ended in a historic fourth-place finish, Morocco chose not to rest on their laurels. Instead, they head into the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a...

Pape Gueye wins Sporty LALIGA MVP 25/26 as LaLiga’s best African player

Pape Gueye has been named Sporty LALIGA MVP 25/26, the award for LaLiga’s best African player. According to El Periódico Mediterráneo, the accolade crowns a stellar campaign for the Villarreal...