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WAFCON 2026 kicks off in Morocco with 16 teams competing for continental glory, World Cup qualification and a record $2 million prize. Here’s everything you need to know.

Cabo Verde have made football history by becoming the smallest nation ever to qualify for the FIFA World Cup knockout stage after an unbeaten group-stage campaign. Their reward is a blockbuster clash against Argentina.

African football has produced countless stars, but these five legends changed the game forever. Discover how George Weah, Jay-Jay Okocha, Didier Drogba, Abedi Pele, and Samuel Eto’o reshaped football history.

Ivory Coast secured a historic place in the FIFA World Cup knockout rounds for the first time after Nicolas Pépé’s brace earned a convincing 2-0 win over Curaçao. The Elephants finished second in Group E and will now face either France or Norway in the Round of 32.

: Nigeria has agreed a new contract with Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle. The Franco-Malian manager will also lead the Olympic Eagles as preparations begin for the 2028 Olympics.

Every day, millions of people scroll through LinkedIn looking for jobs, clients, networking opportunities, and career advice. But for Roberto Lopes, one LinkedIn message has taken him to the World Cup

Cabo Verde’s incredible World Cup debut continues. After holding Spain to a draw, the African island nation stunned Uruguay with a 2-2 result, scoring their first-ever World Cup goal and keeping knockout hopes alive.

Folarin Balogun’s impressive World Cup campaign continues to gather momentum. The Nigerian-born forward picked up his second straight Man of the Match award after inspiring the United States to a 2-0 victory over Australia and a place in the knockout rounds.

Egypt recorded their first World Cup win in history after a brilliant second-half comeback against New Zealand. Mohamed Salah starred with a goal and an assist as the Pharaohs climbed to the top of Group G.

Africa has produced some of the FIFA World Cup’s most unforgettable goalscorers. Here are the eight players who have scored the most goals for African nations, led by Ghana’s Asamoah Gyan with a record six strikes.