The Ivorians have the makings of a team that could be a force for some time to come in the African game, with exciting talent in both defence and up front, balanced by an experienced midfield.

Road to 2026: A closer look at Africa's World Cup hopefuls

Morocco set a new standard for Africa when they reached the semifinals of the World Cup in Qatar in 2022, the furthest any team from the continent had gone in the global showpiece tournament.

Could this be Africa’s best ever World Cup in 2026?

New Bafana Bafana defender Ime Okon’s hope of competing in the Bundesliga next season received a major boost on Saturday as his club Hanover won away to keep up their promotion hopes.

Promotion boost for Bafana defender in Germany

Ivory Coast, Morocco and Senegal were among the African World Cup qualifiers who all won warm-up friendlies on Tuesday, while Egypt had a credible draw against Spain to boost their hopes for the tournament starting in June.

African World Cup hopefuls register morale-boosting wins

South Africa suffered a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Panama in an international friendly at DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Tuesday night.

Bafana’s World Cup prep hit by Panama setback

Hugo Broos said he wants more of the same from South Africa when they take on Panama in the second of their World Cup warm-up games in Cape Town on Tuesday despite the fact Bafana Bafana did not win on Friday.

Broos looks for a repeat performance from Bafana

Bafana Bafana will be keen to start their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a victory over Panama in an international friendly at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Friday.

Bafana eye strong showing against Panama

South Africa head into two friendly matches against Panama over the next week with a strong record against teams from Central America but are up against a side in form.

Panama brings form to Bafana clashes

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