Newcastle forward Yoane Wissa misses out on DR Congo's 2025 AFCON squad
Newcastle United have received an unexpected boost after Yoane Wissa was omitted from the DR Congo squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, which begins on 21 December.
Hugo Broos reveals final 25-man Bafana Bafana squad for AFCON 2025
The Belgian coach has selected his squad from a 54-man preliminary list, including a few uncapped youngsters ahead of the continental competition.
Belgian based attacker Shandre Campbell and Queen's Park Rangers defender Tylon Smith have been included as the two standby players for the Bafana squad and will travel with the squad to Morocco.
Players who are unlucky to miss out include Iqraam Rayners, Thapelo Morena and Patrick Maswanganyi whilst veteran star Themba Zwane also misses out after only recently returning from injury.
Bafana Bafana Squad
Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns) Sipho Chaine (Orlando Pirates) Ricardo Goss (Siwelele)
Defenders: Khuliso Mudau, Aubrey Modiba (Mamelodi Sundowns) Nkosinathi Sibisi, Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Orlando Pirates), Thabang Matuludi (Polokwane City), Siyabonga Ngezana (FCSB), Samuel Kabini (Molde), Tylon Smith (Queen's Park Rangers) , Khulumani Ndamane (TS Galaxy)
Midfielders: Teboho Mokoena, Bathusi Aubaas (Mamelodi Sundowns) Thalente Mbatha (Orlando Pirates), Siphephelo Sithole (CD Tondela)
Forwards: Lyle Foster (Burnley), Mohau Nkota (Al Ettifaq), Tshepang Moremi, Oswin Appollis, Relebohile Mofokeng, Evidence Makgopa, Sipho Mbule (Orlando Pirates), Elias Mokwana (Al Hazem), Shandre Campbell (Club Brugge)
Crystal Palace may be without Ismaila Sarr until after AFCON 2025
Senegal and Crystal Palace winger Ismaila Sarr may be out of action until after AFCON 2025 after being injured in the 2-1 loss to Manchester United on Sunday.
Samuel Eto'o retains Cameroon FA presidency
Former Cameroon football star Samuel Eto'o was officially re-elected as the President of the Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT) on Sunday.
Abdeslam Ouaddou proud of Orlando Pirates players in Bafana AFCON squad
Orlando Pirates are asserting their growing influence on the Bafana Bafana squad, with 12 of their players named in the 54-man provisional team for the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.