Tag: FIFA World Cup
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World Cup 2026 – Amir Abdou: “Senegal and DRC are the big teams in the group”.
Reactions from national coaches continue to pour in following the draw for the 2026 World Cup made on Thursday July 13 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Placed in Group B alongside Senegal, DR Congo, Togo, South Sudan and Sudan, Mauritania are still confident of playing good matches, even if Les Mourabitounes’ national coach Amir Abdou admits…
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World Cup 2026 (Q): African teams now know their opponents
CAF made the draw for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on Thursday July 13, 2023. Divided into 9 groups of 6 teams, the draw is evenly balanced, with a few shocks expected. At its General Assembly in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, CAF renewed its Executive Board. But all eyes were on the draw for the qualifiers…
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FIFA Women’s WC: Onguene’s brace against Thailand keeps Cameroon’s 2023 world cup dream alive
Two late goals from CSKA Moscow forward Aboudi Onguene sent the Indomitable Lionesses a step closer to the 2023 Women’s World Cup. It was nerve-wracking but Cameroon earned a hard-fought 2-0 victory against Thailand and they will face Portugal in Hamilton on Wednesday. Onguene opened the scoring in the 79th minute by connecting with a…
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FIFA World Cup: Black Stars head coach Otto Addo speaks ahead of South Korea clash
Head coach of the Black Stars of Ghana, Otto Addo has assured Ghanaian of a good performance in their second group game against South Korea on Monday afternoon at the Education City Stadium. Addressing the media ahead of the game, coach Addo said his team will play with same passion used in their 3-2 defeat…
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Qatar 2022: Belgium Vs. Morocco Game Preview
Morocco pits Belgium in the second game of Group F with loads of stakes, after a positive result for both teams on the first day. A second World Cup match always has a special flavor. After the pressure that accompanies the first match, comes that of a potential qualification. For Morocco and Belgium, it is…
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Qatar 2022: What awaits Tunisia
For its sixth participation in a World Cup finals, Tunisia is still running behind a first qualification in the last 16. Will the Qatari World Cup be the right one for the Eagles? The teammates of Whbi Khazri will in any case have a lot to do in a pool D with France, the defending…
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Qatar 2022: Kadri makes known Tunisia’s list of 26
Tunisia’s head coach, Jalel Kadri has incredibly Included 8 players plying their trade in Tunisia, in his final World Cup list of 26 aired this Monday, November 14. All four keepers are Local-based: Aymen Dahmen (CS Sfaxien), Bechir Ben Said (US Monastir), Mouez Hasseb (Club Africain) and Aymen Mathlouthi (Etoile Sportive du Sahel). At the…
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Qatar 2022 – Senegal: Zoom in on Illiman Ndiaye
Illiman Ndiaye will play the World Cup 2022 (20 November-18 December) with Senegal. A tournament that can allow the 22-year-old player, in full flow, to show himself with the Lions of Teranga, but also to the face of the world. Some crackers break everything in their debut, while others are forced to fight to be…
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Qatar 2022 – Morocco: Zoom in on Yassine Bounou the safe hands
At 31 years old, Yassine Bounou is one of the best goalkeepers in the world. The Moroccan international will be one of the key players for the Atlas Lions in Qatar (20 November-18 December). A last line of defence, hard-working and patient, he has been praised in his country. Yassine Bounou’s background is atypical. His…
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Qatar 2022: What awaits Cameroon
Cameroon is in Group G of the World Cup with Brazil, Switzerland and Serbia. Cameroon is not in the best of shape and will have to do a lot to hope to take one of the two tickets for the round of 16. Five-star Brazil Cameroon can ask Ghana and Tunisia: Neymar’s current Brazil is…