Ivory Coast : French military commander for Africa takes farewell tour

Protecting the beautiful game – supporting African football and choosing legal FIFA World Cup™ access

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is a landmark moment for African football. For the first time in the tournament’s history, ten African nations – Ghana, South Africa, Senegal, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia and the Democratic Republic of Congo – have taken to the world’s biggest football stage in North America. Their [] The post Protecting the beautiful game – supporting African football and choosing legal FIFA World Cup access appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

Côte d’Ivoire into World Cup knockouts for first time as Pépé finishes off Curaçao

Côte d’Ivoire surviving the World Cup group stage for the first time, in the year of our football gods 2026, is one of those titbits that sounds like it shouldn’t be true, and yet here we are. An underwhelming 2-0 victory over Curaçao, courtesy of Nicolas Pépé’s double, put the Ivorians through to the last 32 as Group E runners-up.“Celebrate this historic qualification, like we should,” the Ivorian manager, Emerse Faé, told his compatriots afterwards. “Once we’re done celebrating, we want to go as far as possible in this competition. This is a young group. They’re all at their first ever World Cup. They’re playing well. There is a lot of solidarity in this group.” Continue reading...

The Cape Verde effect | AJ #shorts

Cape Verde's World Cup run has become about more than football. Ahead of their historic clash with Argentina, Al Jazeera’s Samantha Johnson visited Miami's AfriKin gallery to explore why one of Africa's smallest nations has inspired pride across the global African diaspora, and how football can become a gateway to culture, identity and belonging. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

A polite England-Congo encounter

A polite England-Congo encounter

Ghana’s leading businesses honoured at  3rd Ghana Outstanding Business Achievement Awards

Ghana’s corporate excellence was celebrated in grand style at the 3rd Edition of the Ghana Outstanding Business Achievement Awards (GOBAA) 2026, held on Friday, June 26, 2026, at the prestigious La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, Accra. Themed “Champions of Industry: Recognising Excellence, Advancing National Prosperity,” the event brought together business leaders, diplomats, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and []

Hommage national à Hadja Andrée Touré : la Guinée fait ses adieux à sa première Première Dame

La République de Guinée a rendu un hommage solennel à Hadja Andrée Touré, première Première Dame du pays, ce dimanche 12 juillet 2026, lors d’une cérémonie empreinte de recueillement et d’émotion organisée dans la salle des congrès du Palais du Peuple, à Conakry. Le Premier ministre, Amadou Oury Bah, à la tête d’une importante délégation [] The post Hommage national à Hadja Andrée Touré : la Guinée fait ses adieux à sa première Première Dame first appeared on Guineematin.com.

Senegal or DR Congo in the last 32 - England's route to the World Cup final

What is England's potential path to World Cup glory?

Nana Akua Amofa: Lessons from Ghana’s Participation at the World Cup

Ghana’s journey at the World Cup tournaments remains one of African football’s most inspiring stories. Since its historic debut in 2006, the Black Stars’ journey has been filled with unforgettable moments, near misses, brilliant performances and heartbreaking setbacks. Ultimately, their journey offers some valuable lessons. From my perspective, here are a few lessons everyone can [] The post Nana Akua Amofa: Lessons from Ghana’s Participation at the World Cup appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today!.

¡Lista Inglaterra! Así salieron Harry Kane y su selección rumbo al Estadio Atlanta

Así se vivió la salida de los jugadores de los 'Tres Leones' del hotel, rumbo al Estadio Atlanta, donde enfrentarán a la República Democrática del Congo en los octavos de final del Mundial 2026.

🎥 A dancing statue in the club? This fan icon can move, and how

For the second time, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is taking part in a Football World Cup, and this time it has even reached the knockout stage. Waiting in the round of 32 is none other than Th...

African Stars return with bigger dreams

African Stars Academy says its participation in the Madrid Cup 2026 has created new opportunities for players while exposing areas for improvement in Namibian football. The academy recently returned from the prestigious youth tournament in Madrid, where it faced mainly Spanish opposition. Speaking to Desert FM recently, Katjivirue described the tournament as an important learning [] The post African Stars return with bigger dreams appeared first on The Namibian.

African football sets record at World Cup (PHOTOS/VIDEO)

Continent saw 9 of 10 teams progress to the knock out stagesNine African teams have reached the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, setting a new record for the continent.Algeria, Cabo Verde, Cote d'Ivoire, DR Congo, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, and South Africa all advanced from the group stage.It is the first time that 90 of the African National Teams qualified from

GNFS Western Command engages some corporate stakeholders on fire prevention

‎‎The Western Regional Commander of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), ACFO I Cecil Addo, has completed a familiarization tour of major corporate and industrial institutions across the Western Region to strengthen partnerships and enhance fire safety preparedness.‎‎The tour covered key organizations including the Bank of Ghana, GOIL PLC, Ghanstock, Western Terminals, Zen Terminal, Keda The post GNFS Western Command engages some corporate stakeholders on fire prevention appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Les Meilleures Campagnes Africaines en Coupe du Monde : Les Moments Qui Ont Changé le Football pour Toujours

Conviction, vitesse et esprit d’équipe. Voilà les ingrédients des meilleures performances africaines de tous les temps en Coupe du Monde. Alors que la finale 2026 approche, les supporters guinéens reviennent sur ce qui s’est révélé être la participation africaine la plus compétitive de l’histoire du tournoi. Les Parcours Africains les Plus Emblématiques en Coupe du []

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Senegal terus ‘bernyawa’ benam Iraq 5-0

TORONTO: Senegal mencipta sejarah apabila muncul pasukan Afrika pertama menjaringkan lima gol dalam satu perlawanan Piala Dunia selepas membelasah Iraq 5-0 dalam aksi terakhir Kumpulan I, awal pagi tadi. Dua gol menarik daripada Pape Gueye menjadi inspirasi kemenangan besar itu sekali gus meningkatkan peluang Senegal untuk mara ke pusingan 32 terbaik sebagai salah satu daripada ... Read more The post Senegal terus ‘bernyawa’ benam Iraq 5-0 appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Africa Now Returns to Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann with a Showcase of Contemporary African Fashion: Open Now Until July 8th!

African fashion is once again taking center stage in Paris. Through July 8, Africa Now has returned to Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann for its second edition, transforming the iconic department store into a destination for contemporary African design. Located on the third floor beneath the landmark Coupole, the pop-up features a curated selection of ready-to-wear, [] The post Africa Now Returns to Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann with a Showcase of Contemporary African Fashion: Open Now Until July 8th! appeared first on Fashion Bomb Daily.

Best African Performances in World Cup History

From Roger Milla's iconic Cameroon side of 1990 to Morocco's ground-breaking 2022 campaign, here is a history of the African nations at the World Cup

Photos: DR Congo statue fan makes World Cup debut in Colombia clash

DR Congo's iconic fan Michel Kuka Mboladinga made his first appearance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup during the Leopards' Group K clash against Colombia after missing the team's opener due to an Ebola-related quarantine. The post Photos: DR Congo statue fan makes World Cup debut in Colombia clash appeared first on Vanguard News.

Jeux vidéo : Sékou Gros Keïta conserve son titre de champion de Guinée

La deuxième édition d’E-Sport Champions Guinée s’est achevée à Conakry dans une ambiance festive, témoignant de l’engouement grandissant des jeunes Guinéens pour les compétitions de jeux vidéo. La finale de la discipline EA Sports FC 26 a particulièrement retenu l’attention. Déjà vainqueur lors de la première édition, Sékou Gros Keïta a réussi à conserver son []

Congo beats Uzbekistan 3-1 to reach knockouts

ATLANTA — Congo advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time by rallying to a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan. The African nation was playing in soccer’s biggest tournament for only the second time in its history after a 52-year absence. Two second-half goals from Yoane Wissa and one from Fiston [] The post Congo beats Uzbekistan 3-1 to reach knockouts appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.