By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Newtimes
Al Merreikh coach Darko Nović says his team has overcome its first-leg defeat to Horoya AC and remains determined to reach the CAF Champions League group stage. The Sudanese club is preparing for the return match after the defeat, New Times reports.
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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has promised a more convincing performance against Wiliete SC in the second leg of their CAF Champions League second-round tie, after a 0-0 draw in Angola. The South Africans must win on Friday to reach the group stage, according to comments by Cardoso reported by TimesLIVE.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: TimesLIVE ·
Singida Black Stars coach Papy Kimoto has urged his players to stay focused before the second leg against Tusker FC in Dar es Salaam. Despite their first-leg advantage, he says his team will look to finish the tie at home, according to remarks reported by Citizen.
🇹🇿 Tanzania · Source: Citizen ·
Nigerian club Rangers International has asked the Confederation of African Football to hold the second leg against MC Alger without spectators, after damage allegedly caused by Algerian supporters in Abeokuta. The club says it has submitted photographs and videos and is calling for an investigation; CAF has not yet made a decision, The Athletic NG reports.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Beninwebtv ·
Antoine Semenyo, the Ghanaian Manchester City striker, is expected to miss about eight weeks after suffering a knee injury against Ipswich Town. Erling Haaland remains doubtful for Tuesday’s Champions League match against AEK Athens, according to Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca, quoted by Sky Sports.
🌍 World · Source: Vanguard ·
Amara Camara distinguishes medical evacuations from pardons in GuineaGuinean presidential spokesperson Amara Camara clarified that the medical evacuations of Ibrahima Kassory Fofana and Amadou Damaro Camara are neither pardons nor a challenge to judicial decisions. He also discussed civic support for pardon beneficiaries and the Simandou and Wanindara cases at a press conference on 19 October 2026, Guinéenews reports.
RCB win women’s final, Sector 15 take men’s title in municipal footballRacing Club de Bobo won the women’s final of the Municipal Sports Development Cup in Bobo-Dioulasso, beating the Association of the Lionesses of Houet 1-0. In the men’s event, Sector 15 beat Sector 26 on penalties; the finals were played on 16 and 17 October 2026, according to Sidwaya.The week in Africa
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