WAITING IN THE WINGS: Safa still to announce new Bafana Bafana coach as 2027 Afcon qualifiers loom

The South African Football Association is in a tight spot as it negotiates with Pitso Mosimane to succeed Hugo Broos as Bafana Bafana boss. The federation has not moved quickly enough to find a successor for the Belgian, with the team set to begin African Cup of Nations qualification on 23 September.

The technical staff of the Egyptian national team, led by head coach Hossam Hassan, has scheduled a friendly match against Tanzania on October 5 in Cairo. The fixture forms part of the Pharaohs’ broader preparation strategy for upcoming continental commitments, centered around the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Th

See the full draw for the CAF U-23 AFCON Qualifiers for Egypt 2027. Discover all the matchups and dates for the road to the Olympic Games.