By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Youm7
Egyptian club Zamalek has warned Angolan Chico Banza against delaying his return to Cairo after travelling to Angola. The striker is due back after representing the Angola national team in their match against Malawi in the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, reports Youm7.
Senegalese striker Bamba Dieng scored in the 16th, 29th and 82nd minutes during Red Star Belgrade’s 4-1 victory over Macva Sabac. The performance strengthens his integration into the Serbian club and could aid his return to the national team, reports Seneweb.
🇸🇳 Senegal · Source: Seneweb ·
Moroccan midfielder Ismaël Saïbari, who underwent surgery after tearing the syndesmotic ligament in his right ankle, is expected to be out for at least three months. He will miss Morocco’s two matches against Niger, scheduled for 13 and 17 November in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Africa Top Sports reports, citing the German press for his expected return in January 2027.
🇲🇦 Morocco · Source: Africa Top Sports ·
Kelechi Iheanacho’s scoring run ended after 12 consecutive matches with Bursaspor, despite the 3-0 victory over Bandırmaspor in the Turkish second division. The Nigerian forward remains in contention for the next Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches, reports Punch, which also looks at other Nigerian forwards’ scoring runs.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Punch ·
The La Liga match between Real Madrid and Racing Santander was not broadcast in China on Sunday 1 November. The absence of a broadcast comes amid controversy over a post linked to Kylian Mbappé and referring to Mao Zedong, La Presse de Tunisie reports.
🇨🇳 China · Source: La Presse de Tunisie ·
Nine people killed as plane crashes in FloridaNine people died on Sunday when a small plane crashed in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. The aircraft, which was travelling from Texas to the Bahamas, crashed at 12.50pm local time, according to US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
São Tomé federation denies receiving FIFA fundsThe São Tomé and Príncipe Football Federation says it received no specific FIFA funding for its under-15 team’s participation in the World Youth Festival in Baku. According to first vice-president Adalberto Catambe, FIFA directly paid travel, accommodation, meals and laundry costs.The week in Africa
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