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Wan-Bissaka switches allegiance to DR Congo, earns first call-up for June friendlies

Wan-Bissaka switches allegiance to DR Congo, earns first call-up for June friendlies

West Ham United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka has chosen to represent the Democratic Republic of Congo and has been called up to the national team ahead of June’s international window, Afrosport reports. Wan Bissaka on Thursday was handed a first-call up by head coach Sebastien Desabre in his 27-man squad for next month’s international friendlies against Mali and Madagascar, respectively. The 27-year-old, born in England to Congolese...

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Mozambique, Botswana & Tanzania clinch remaining spots

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Mozambique, Botswana & Tanzania clinch remaining spots

Mozambique, Botswana, and Tanzania are among the 24 nations set to compete in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco following their results in the qualifiers on Tuesday, Afrosport reports. The Mambas of Mozambique secured a 2-1 win over Guinea-Bissau at the Estadio Nacional 24 de Setembro. Bruno Langa opened the scoring for Mozambique in the ninth minute, but Everton forward Beto drew the...

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AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Which eight teams are through to next year’s finals in Morocco?

With the conclusion of matchday four encounters in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, more teams have secured tickets to the continental showpiece scheduled to be held in Morocco in 2025. At the moment, eight nations have booked their place in the tournament, with Egypt, Senegal, Angola, DR Congo, Algeria, Cameroon, and Burkina Faso joining hosts Morocco with two games to spare in the qualifying...