Iraq's prime minister Mohammed Shia al‑Sudani faces growing pressure to sack FA President Adnan Dirjal and coach Jesús Casas after Iraq's loss to Palestine.
Iran secured a spot at the 2026 World Cup after a 2-2 draw with Uzbekistan, becoming the second Asian team to qualify.
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Former forward Djamel Menad helped Algeria reach the 1986 World Cup and was the top scorer in their 1990 AFCON triumph.
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Salah scores for Egypt as Morocco triumphed 2-1 against Niger, thanks to a late winner from Bilal El Khannouss.
Moroccan boxer Widad Bertal was crowned world champion in the women's bantamweight, showcasing the country's surging talent in the combat sport.
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif says that President Donald Trump’s stance on gender in sports “does not intimidate” her and plans to defend her gold medal.
Bahrain face Japan in a crucial World Cup qualifier as Qatar host North Korea.
The latest edition of the Cairo derby between rivals Zamalek and Al-Ahly was cancelled as a request for a foreign referee was not granted.
Saudis criticised the head of the Egyptian Football Association after he publicly asked Gianni Infantino to co-host the 2034 tournament with Saudi Arabia.
Europe's Muslim players welcome Ramadan as most leagues offer pauses for footballers to break their fast, while Morocco's Brahim Diaz shines for Real Madrid.