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Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis

Stalled contract negotiations cast doubt on Desiree Ellis’ availability for WAFCON qualifiers

There’s still no guarantee that Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis will be on the bench when the South African senior women’s national team takes on the Democratic Republic of Congo in the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier next week.

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West Ham United star Aaron Wan-Bissaka accepts DR Congo call up

West Ham United right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka is set to make his Democratic Republic of Congo debut after switching his international allegiance from England.

Kenya national team coach Benni McCarthy

Benni McCarthy applauds Harambee Stars after making CHAN history

Kenya’s Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has lauded his players for their fighting spirit, as they kicked off their African Nations Championship (CHAN) by edging out tournament favourites Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) 1-0 at the Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi last night.

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AFCON wrap: Tanzania and Botswana the big winners on final day of qualifiers

There were big results for Tanzania and Botswana in the final round of Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Tuesday.

Hugo Broos (coach) of Bafana Bafana in studio during the South Africa national men's soccer team squad announcement at SABC Studios on March 11, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Hugo Broos downplays Congo’s internal issues before AFCON qualifiers

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has played down the internal strife at the Congolese Football Association (Fecofoot) and says it will not affect how the team prepares for its next Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.

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DRC forward Yoane Wissa ruled out for a 'couple of months' with ankle injury

Democratic Republic of Congo and Brentford forward Yoane Wissa will be sidelined for "a couple of months" with an ankle injury, club manager Thomas Frank has confirmed.

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