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africasoccer.com > caf-set-to-announce-fate-of-2026-womens-africa-cup-of-nations-within-48-hours

CAF set to announce fate of 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations within 48 hours -

1+ hour, 57+ min ago  (335+ words) The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is expected to deliver a definitive decision on the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in the next 48 hours, ending growing uncertainty around the continental tournament. Speculation over a potential postponement has intensified after…...

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africasoccer.com > south-africa-issues-stark-challenge-on-2026-wafcon-hosting-as-deadline-looms

South Africa issues stark challenge on 2026 WAFCON hosting as deadline looms -

2+ hour ago  (509+ words) South Africa has thrown down the gauntlet in the unfolding debate over the hosting of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), signaling that it is ready to step in should Morocco falter. In a forceful statement that has reverberated…...

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africasoccer.com > ghanaian-coach-charles-akonnor-urges-gor-mahia-to-stay-focused-as-kenyan-premier-league-title-race-tightens

Ghanaian coach Charles Akonnor urges Gor Mahia to stay focused as Kenyan Premier League title race tightens -

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (221+ words) Gor Mahia coach Charles Akonnor has urged his players to maintain composure as the Kenyan Premier League title race intensifies, following a weekend of high drama in Nairobi. On Saturday, Gor Mahia stretched their lead at the summit to nine…...

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africasoccer.com > fecafoot-president-samuel-etoo-champions-homegrown-coaching-talent

Fecafoot president Samuel Eto'o champions homegrown coaching talent -

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (210+ words) The president of the Cameroonian Football Federation (Fecafoot), Samuel Eto'o, underscored the importance of investing in local coaching talent. "When I renewed David Pagou's contract, he told me: "President, that's a lot [of money]!' I replied that if the Federation…...

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africasoccer.com > afc-leopards-roar-back-to-cut-gor-mahias-kenyan-premier-league-lead-to-six-points

AFC Leopards roar back to cut Gor Mahia’s Kenyan Premier League lead to six points -

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (368+ words) AFC Leopards revived their Kenyan Premier League title ambitions with a resounding 5-1 victory over Shabana FC at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday, reducing league leaders Gor Mahia's advantage to just six points. The win marked a statement from Ingwe, who had…...

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africasoccer.com > caf-postpones-2026-womens-africa-cup-of-nations-amid-growing-uncertainty

CAF postpones 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations amid growing uncertainty -

4+ day, 19+ hour ago  (304+ words) The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has decided to postpone the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), originally scheduled to run from March 17 to April 3, AfricaSoccer.com can report. The decision, taken during a meeting on Friday, February 27, comes less…...

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africasoccer.com > cameroon-u20-secures-spot-in-final-round-of-womens-world-cup-qualifiers

Cameroon U20 secures spot in final round of Women’s World Cup qualifiers - AfricaSoccer.com

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (230+ words) Cameroon's U20 women's national team have booked their place in the final round of the qualification series despite suffering a narrow defeat away from home, thanks to the commanding advantage they built in the first leg. Coach Hassan Balla and his…...

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africasoccer.com > lesotho-appoint-bob-mafoso-as-new-head-coach-ahead-of-afcon-qualifiers

Lesotho appoint Bob Mafoso as new head coach ahead of AFCON qualifiers - AfricaSoccer.com

3+ week, 1+ hour ago  (247+ words) Lesotho has appointed Bob Mafoso as their new national team coach, just six weeks ahead of the preliminary qualifying round for the next Africa Cup of Nations in East Africa. Mafoso replaces Leslie Not'i, whose contract expired at the end…...

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africasoccer.com > wydad-grant-amrabat-and-ziyech-short-amsterdam-break-ahead-of-azam-showdown

Wydad grant Amrabat and Ziyech short Amsterdam break ahead of Azam showdown - AfricaSoccer.com

3+ week, 3+ hour ago  (285+ words) Wydad Athletic Club duo Nordin Amrabat and Hakim Ziyech travelled to Amsterdam shortly after the Red Castle side's narrow victory over Nairobi United, as preparations intensify for the decisive African Confederation Cup encounter against Azam of Tanzania. The two players…...

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africasoccer.com > young-zambian-talent-takes-major-step-with-move-to-austria

Young Zambian talent takes major step with move to Austria

3+ week, 18+ hour ago  (355+ words) RB Salzburg have strengthened their long-standing recruitment focus on Africa by securing the arrival of highly rated Zambian teenager Joseph Kalimina. The Austrian champions have reached an agreement to bring in the 17-year-old left-back, who has already represented Zambia at…...