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Photos: Meet first female couple playing for South Africa in WAFCON 2026

South Africa’s opening match against Tanzania on Monday at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations produced a historic moment ...

‘It’s Time to Shine a Light on African Football': Axel Tuanzebe on Inspiring the Next Generation

Tuanzebe opens up about representing the Democratic Republic of Congo and his vision for the future of African football.
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Are we close to an African nation winning the World Cup for the first time?

Morocco made it to the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup Joseph Prezioso/AFP via Getty Images The World Cup’s expansion to 48 teams has hugely benefitted African countries. Between 1998 and 2022, 32 ...
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AFCON 2025: Why are east African teams so far behind other nations?

East African teams such as Uganda have not enjoyed the success of rivals from the continent Sebastien Bozon/AFP via Getty Images The Athletic has live coverage of Senegal vs. Sudan in the 2025 Africa ...

Female coaches want more representation in African football

Female head coaches will be a rare sight at the Women’s African Cup of Nations. However, there are some promising signs.