ExclusiveRD CongoCAF has officially announced the venues, dates, and format for the upcoming play-offs of the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers.In a letter sent to the federations, the

With fixtures being played between Wednesday 8 and Tuesday, 14 October, only the nine group winners are assured of a spot at the expanded 48-team tournament. Morocco, semi-finalists at Qatar 2022, and Tunisia have already booked their tickets.

African cyclists have been gearing up for the road world championships in Rwanda, the first time it has been held on their continent.

Third-placed Nigeria face new leaders Benin on October 14 in a game that could be decisive for World Cup qualification.

South Africa’s head coach, Hugo Broos, has downplayed the impact of FIFA’s three-point deduction on Bafana Bafana’s World Cup qualifying hopes, insisting his players remain mentally strong and focused on finishing the job.

Sub-Saharan African economies are expected to grow by a faster 3.8% this year on the back of stable prices that have spurred easing by policymakers, the World Bank said on Tuesday, and the momentum will increase in the next two years.