By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Lusaka Times
Zambian coach George Lwandamina believes the return of striker Kings Kangwa, after his suspension, will strengthen the team. Absent from the first two AFCON 2027 qualifiers, he has joined the squad, and CAF has confirmed his eligibility for the return leg against Burundi on 17 November, according to Lusaka Times.
The Olympic Eagles, Nigeria’s U23 team, lost 2-0 on Friday to DR Congo in Lubumbashi in the first leg of the second qualifying round for the 2027 U23 AFCON, according to Premium Times. The Nigerians must now overturn a two-goal deficit in the return leg to continue their route to the tournament.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Premium Times ·
Tunisia’s head coach, Mouine Chaâbani, apologised to supporters after his side’s 0-2 defeat to Libya on Friday at the Sfax stadium, in the third round of AFCON 2027 qualifiers. He takes sole responsibility for the setback and dismisses refereeing as an explanation, according to Webdo.
🇹🇳 Tunisia · Source: Webdo ·
Tolu Arokodare, a striker on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers to Ajax Amsterdam, was named man of the match in Nigeria’s 3-1 win over Tanzania on Friday evening in Uyo, in qualifying for AFCON 2027. Brought on at half-time, he scored twice, reviving the Super Eagles' qualifying hopes.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Daily Post ·
Gabon beat Lesotho 2-0 on Friday 13 November 2026 in Franceville, in the 3rd matchday of AFCON 2027 qualifiers, thanks to a brace from Denis Bouanga, according to Africa Top Sports. The Panthers dominated possession with 67% of the ball and now have six points, second in Group A behind Morocco, ahead of the return match on 17 November in South Africa.
🇬🇦 Gabon · Source: Africa Top Sports ·
Zambian minister Jack Mwiimbu stays silent on term limitsJustice Minister Jack Mwiimbu declined to say whether President Hakainde Hichilema would back scrapping the presidential term limit if Parliament adopted it. Two petitions challenging Article 106(3) of the Constitution are now before the National Assembly, one of which quotes the president on a third term, according to the Lusaka Times.
Rugby: France beat South Africa 21-19 in ParisFrance beat South Africa 21-19 on Friday 13 November at the Stade de France in the Nations Championship, according to France 24. It is their first win against the Springboks in the capital since 2005, after a tight finish. France are now only one stage away from the tournament final in London.The week in Africa
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