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November 9, 2026 African players of the weekend: Salah, Sinayoko and Jackson score before the break (7-8 Nov 2026) Salah scores for Trabzonspor, Sinayoko still Ligue 1’s top scorer, Jackson shines at Old Trafford: the African players who made the headlines before the international break. November 8, 2026 Senegal squad: the 25 Lions called up to face Sudan (November 2026) AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Patrick Vieira’s 25-man Senegal squad to face Sudan on 12 and 16 November 2026. No Sadio Mané or Gana Gueye, four new faces. November 8, 2026 Ivory Coast squad: the 25 Elephants called up to face Gambia (November 2026) AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Hervé Renard’s 25-man Ivory Coast squad to face Gambia on 12 and 17 November 2026. Amad Diallo returns, four new faces, Haller left out. November 4, 2026 Morocco squad: the 26 Atlas Lions called up to face Niger (November 2026) AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Mohamed Ouahbi’s 26-man Morocco squad to face Niger on 13 and 17 November 2026. En-Nesyri returns, Oufkir earns a first call-up. November 2, 2026 African players of the weekend: Hakimi’s historic hat-trick, Sinayoko and Guirassy shine (31 Oct – 1 Nov 2026) Achraf Hakimi’s historic hat-trick for PSG, a Sinayoko double against Monaco and Guirassy scoring against Bayern: the African players who shone in Europe this weekend. November 1, 2026 AFCON 2027 qualifiers: matchday 3 and 4 fixtures and standings (November 2026) AFCON 2027 qualifiers: all matchday 3 and 4 fixtures (9-17 November 2026), standings for all 12 groups and the teams in danger, including Nigeria and Ghana. November 1, 2026 Cameroon squad: the 28 players called up to face Namibia (November 2026) AFCON 2027 qualifiers: the full list of 28 Indomitable Lions called up by David Pagou for the double-header against Namibia on 11 and 15 November 2026. October 28, 2026 7 young African talents to watch in 2026-27 Yan Diomandé, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Ibrahim Maza, Ibrahim Mbaye, Yassir Zabiri… The young African players breaking through in Europe this season. October 28, 2026 African players of the weekend: Jackson double sinks City, Anguissa bicycle kick (24-25 October 2026) Nicolas Jackson's double against Manchester City, Anguissa's bicycle kick against Roma, three assists for Ghedjemis: the African players who shone in Europe this weekend. October 28, 2026 Ballon d'Or 2026: Hakimi 13th, Mané 29th, how African players ranked Harry Kane wins the 2026 Ballon d'Or. Achraf Hakimi finishes 13th as the top African, Sadio Mané 29th. The full ranking of African players. October 20, 2026 African players of the weekend: Sinayoko, Diomandé and Maza shine (17-18 October 2026) African scorers and assist providers in Europe this weekend: Sinayoko's two goals and two assists, Diomandé scores for Real Madrid, Maza decisive for Leverkusen, Mbeumo, Iwobi, Bonny… October 15, 2026 The 10 greatest African goalkeepers of all time N'Kono, Bell, Zaki, El-Hadary, Mendy, Bounou… Our ranking of the 10 greatest goalkeepers in the history of African football. October 15, 2026 African players in the Champions League 2026-27 79 African players from 23 countries are in the 2026-27 Champions League. Morocco, Senegal, Nigeria: the full breakdown by country and the top African scorers. October 10, 2026 1Win promo code FAPRONO: $100 bonus, how to claim it Use the 1Win promo code FAPRONO when you sign up to get a $100 bonus on your first deposit. Registration, promo code and conditions: our step-by-step guide. October 1, 2026 AFCON 2027 qualifiers: all Matchday 2 results Scores, goalscorers and shocks: every AFCON 2027 qualifiers Matchday 2 result. Nigeria and Ghana stunned as Guinea-Bissau and The Gambia make history. October 1, 2026 African players in La Liga 2026-27: the stars to watch Brahim Díaz, Yan Diomandé, Ez Abde, Zabiri, Aubameyang, Iñaki Williams… The African players to watch in La Liga this season, club by club. October 1, 2026 La Liga 2026-27: the story after 7 matchdays Barcelona perfect, Atlético win the derby, Real Madrid fourth, Raphinha top scorer: the La Liga 2026-27 story so far after 7 matchdays. October 1, 2026 African players in the Premier League 2026-27: full list Semenyo, Kudus, Mbeumo, Ismaïla Sarr, Wissa, Iwobi… Every African player in the 2026-27 Premier League, club by club, after Mohamed Salah's departure. October 1, 2026 Premier League 2026-27: the story after 5 matchweeks Manchester City perfect, Arsenal stunned at Brighton, Haaland top scorer: the Premier League so far after 5 matchweeks, ahead of the return on 10 October. September 29, 2026 Dual nationals: the stars who chose Africa Lookman, Zaha, Iñaki Williams, Hakimi, Mahrez, Koulibaly… These players were born or raised in Europe but chose an African national team. Their stories and the debate. September 29, 2026 African national team coaches in 2026: the full list Vieira, Renard, Ouahbi, Chelle, Queiroz, Mosimane… Who coaches Africa's national teams in 2026? The full list of head coaches, country by country. September 29, 2026 AFCON 2025: the Morocco–Senegal CAS case explained The final, CAF's decision, Senegal's appeal and the 8 October hearing: everything you need to know about the AFCON 2025 title dispute at the Court of Arbitration for Sport. September 29, 2026 The biggest derbies in African football: full list Soweto Derby, Cairo Derby, Casablanca Derby, Kariakoo Derby, Super Clash… Discover the biggest and most passionate derbies in African football. September 29, 2026 Africa at the World Cup: the complete history From Egypt in 1934 to Morocco's semi-final in 2022 and quarter-final in 2026: the complete history of African national teams at the World Cup. September 29, 2026 African Footballer of the Year: complete winners list Salif Keïta, Weah, Eto'o, Yaya Touré, Salah, Mané, Hakimi… Every African Footballer of the Year since 1970, plus the records and most successful countries. September 29, 2026 AFCON all-time top scorers: the full ranking Eto'o, Pokou, Yekini, Mané… The complete ranking of the Africa Cup of Nations all-time top scorers, with their records and greatest achievements. September 29, 2026 Asian handicap explained: a simple football betting guide Handicap 0, -0.5, -1, -0.25 or -0.75: finally understand Asian handicap betting in football, with simple examples and a clear summary table.Asian handicap is one of the most popular bet types among ex September 29, 2026 Responsible gambling: how to manage your betting budget Set a budget, keep your stakes small, recognise the warning signs: our practical tips to bet responsibly and keep betting fun. September 29, 2026 Betting welcome bonus explained: how does it work? Deposit, wagering requirements, minimum odds, time limits: how does a sports betting welcome bonus really work? A simple guide with a clear example. September 27, 2026 AFCON 2027: dates, host countries, stadiums and format Everything you need to know about AFCON 2027 in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania: dates, stadiums, host cities, format, qualifiers and what makes this edition historic. September 27, 2026 The 10 greatest African footballers of all time Weah, Eto'o, Drogba, Salah, Milla… Our ranking of the 10 greatest African footballers in history, with their trophies, iconic moments and legacy. September 27, 2026 AFCON winners list: every champion since 1957 Egypt, Cameroon, Ghana, Nigeria, Ivory Coast… The complete Africa Cup of Nations winners list since 1957: champions, runners-up, hosts and records. September 27, 2026 African football team nicknames and what they mean Super Eagles, Black Stars, Bafana Bafana, Lions of Teranga… Discover the nicknames of Africa's national football teams and the meaning behind each one. September 27, 2026 Accumulator bets explained: how football accas work What is a football accumulator, how are the odds calculated and why is it riskier than a single bet? A complete guide to accas, with clear examples. September 27, 2026 1X2, double chance, BTTS: football bet types explained 1X2, double chance, both teams to score, over/under 2.5 goals: discover the main football bet types, explained simply with clear examples. September 27, 2026 How to read football betting odds: a simple guide What do odds of 1.50 or 3.00 mean? Learn how to read football betting odds, calculate your potential returns and understand the probability behind them. September 26, 2026 Ballon d'Or 2026: Hakimi and Mané, Africa's two nominees Achraf Hakimi and Sadio Mané are the only African players among the 30 Ballon d'Or 2026 nominees. Date, favourites and the snubs everyone is talking about. September 26, 2026 AFCON 2027 qualifiers: all Matchday 1 results Scores, goalscorers and surprises: every AFCON 2027 qualifiers Matchday 1 result, group by group. Senegal and Egypt held, South Africa beat Guinea. September 25, 2026 Argentina 7-0 Burkina Faso: friendly match report Argentina thrashed Burkina Faso 7-0 at the Monumental on 3 October. Goalscorers, match report and context: the Stallions arrived just five hours before kick-off. September 25, 2026 Egypt: Pharaohs AFCON 2027 qualifiers schedule Group, fixtures, squad and key players: everything about Egypt's AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign under Hossam Hassan, led by Mohamed Salah. September 25, 2026 Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania: AFCON 2027 hosts in the qualifiers Already qualified as co-hosts, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania still play the AFCON 2027 qualifiers. Groups, fixtures, why it matters and what to expect. September 25, 2026 South Africa: Bafana Bafana AFCON 2027 qualifiers schedule Group, fixtures, squad and key players: everything about South Africa's AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign under Pitso Mosimane, with only one ticket available. September 25, 2026 Ghana: Black Stars AFCON 2027 qualifiers schedule Group, fixtures, results and squad news: everything about Ghana's AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign under Carlos Queiroz, after the opening defeat in Bouaké. September 25, 2026 Nigeria: Super Eagles AFCON 2027 qualifiers schedule Group, fixtures, squad news and key players: everything about Nigeria's AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign under Éric Chelle, with only one ticket up for grabs. September 25, 2026 Argentina 3-0 Benin: Messi scores in his farewell match In his final match for Argentina, Messi scored once and provided two assists in a 3-0 win over Benin. Match report, goalscorers and the farewell tribute at the Monumental. September 25, 2026 AFCON 2027 qualifiers: schedule, groups and favourites Dates, format, groups and favourites of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers: the full schedule from September 2026 to March 2027, plus the first results.