By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Gabonclic
Gabon’s under-20 team face Cameroon in the Central African Football Federations’ Union tournament, with a place in the final at stake. The match is being played as part of the regional U20 competition, Gabonclic reports.
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Somalia’s under-17 team finished second in the CECAFA U-17 football tournament after beating Uganda 6-5 in the penalty shoot-out. The young players were praised by Somalia’s Minister of Youth and Sports and the president of the national federation, Goobjoog reports.
🇸🇴 Somalia · Source: Goobjoog ·
Rwanda’s under-17 team beat Ethiopia 2-1 in the third-place match of the CECAFA tournament in Kigali, securing a place at the Africa Cup of Nations U17. Haylen Jayden Shema and Ndizeye Isaac scored for Rwanda, according to Umuseke.
🇷🇼 Rwanda · Source: Umuseke ·
Sierra Leone’s men’s U20 team fought back to draw 2-2 with Mauritania in the WAFU-A tournament in Mali, thanks to an equaliser in stoppage time, Sierraloaded reports. After taking the lead in the 24th minute, the young Sierra Leoneans conceded twice, including a goal in the 83rd, before levelling in the final seconds.
🇸🇱 Sierra Leone · Source: Sierraloaded ·
CF Mounana and Lambaréné Athletic Club drew 1-1 in a friendly match at Monedan de Sibang stadium in Libreville. The match allowed the two Gabonese teams to continue their preparations and assess their new signings, according to the Gabonese Press Agency.
🇬🇦 Gabon · Source: Agpgabon ·
ECCAS launches 43rd anniversary activities in LibrevilleGabon’s Vice-President of the Government, Hermann Immongault, launched activities for the 43rd anniversary of the Economic Community of Central African States in Libreville on 19 October 2026. The ceremony marked the anniversary, according to Gabonactu.
Inter de Bombom reach São Tomé and Príncipe Cup finalInter de Bombom qualified for the São Tomé and Príncipe Cup final by beating Caixão Grande 1-0 in the semi-final. Yu scored the only goal after the break, sending his team through to the regional final, reports Telanon.The week in Africa
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