World Cup duo Ghana, Cape Verde not among AFCON top seeds
Ghana and Cape Verde have qualified for the 2026 World Cup, but neither team will be among the top seeds for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying draw in Cairo on Tuesday.Undeterred, Ghana and Cape Verde bounced back to win 2026 World Cup groups.
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African players in Europe: Daring Semenyo wins final for City
Antoine Semenyo produced one of the great FA Cup final goals with an audacious back-flick that sealed a 1-0 win for Manchester City over Chelsea in the FA Cup final at the weekend. Semenyo is set to be a key figure for the Black Stars at the 2026 World Cup, where they face England, Croatia and Panama in Group L.
AFP Sport highlights African headline-makers in the major European leagues:
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ANTOINE SEMENYO (Manchester City)
His moment of magic was enough to clinch City's eighth FA Cup triump
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Forker 'delighted it all came together' in Ulster final
Armagh captain Aidan Forker says that his side "were due one" as they end an 18-year wait for an Ulster Championship title with a thrilling 2-28 to 0-25 win over Monaghan after extra time.
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