Keywords: African football


Morocco drops to seventh in FIFA ranking but remains Africa’s top team

Morocco has slipped two places to seventh in the latest FIFA men’s world ranking but remains the highest-ranked national team in Africa, maintaining its position among the leading sides in international football. The ranking was updated on October 7, 2026, following the latest international window. The......

2030 World Cup Final: Senegal FA President Backs Morocco’s Bid

The contest over the venue for the 2030 FIFA World Cup final has gained a notable African voice, with Senegalese Football Federation president Abdoulaye Fall publicly supporting Morocco’s bid to stage the tournament’s decisive match. Morocco will co-host the 2030 World Cup with Spain and......

CAF changes interclub rules as clubs gain greater flexibility in player registration

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is reshaping the regulatory framework governing its interclub competitions, introducing greater flexibility for player movements while giving clubs more room to manage their squads throughout the season. The changes were approved by the CAF Executive Committee......

Morocco’s 2030 World Cup final bid carries wider African significance

Morocco’s ambition to host the 2030 World Cup final is being presented by the president of the Comoros Football Federation as more than a national sporting objective. For Saïd Ali Saïd Athouman, awarding the tournament’s decisive match to the North African country would also represent......

Morocco travel to South Africa seeking second win in AFCON 2027 qualifiers

Morocco have travelled to South Africa as preparations begin for their second Group A fixture in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, just days after opening the competition with a victory over Gabon. The national team departed on Saturday morning following a 2-0 win against Gabon at......

Morocco rises to fifth in the FIFA world ranking after Brazil draw

Morocco has moved up to fifth place in the latest FIFA men's world ranking, overtaking Brazil after the five-time world champions were held to a 1-1 draw by Australia. The change places the Atlas Lions among the top five national teams in the world. Morocco's ranking points remain at 1,803.99,......

Morocco strengthens its position as a football hub for African teams

Morocco is increasingly emerging as a key football destination for African national teams, with its stadiums regularly hosting international matches for countries seeking facilities that meet the standards required for continental competitions. In recent years, Moroccan stadiums have welcomed teams......

Sofiane Boufal Chooses Libya to Revive His Career with Al-Ittihad Tripoli

After his departure from Le Havre, Sofiane Boufal has found a new challenge away from European leagues. At 32 years old, the Moroccan international is set to discover African football with Al-Ittihad Tripoli, in a move that is reportedly accompanied by a particularly substantial salary. A New Chapter......

Ethiopia Officially Enters the Race to Host CAN 2028

Ethiopia has officially submitted its bid to the African Football Confederation to host the Africa Cup of Nations 2028. Backed by the federal government, the Ethiopian candidacy marks the return of a country that has not hosted the competition in half a century, but it also comes amid a particularly......