Algeria

Uganda's national football team, the Cranes, concluded a challenging period marked by an early exit from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and a failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. These results have brought renewed focus on underlying structural issues within Ugandan football.

Cody Gakpo converted two penalties, including a 98th-minute winner, as the Netherlands secured a 2-1 victory over Uzbekistan in their final World Cup warm-up match.

Algeria defeated Kenya 2-0 in their final Group A match, securing their place in the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals and ending the Harambee Starlets' tournament hopes.

The Uganda Lady Cranes volleyball team is preparing for the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Championship in Nairobi, Kenya, with a clear objective: securing qualification for the FIVB Volleyball Nations Championship.

Hosts Morocco concluded their TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Group A campaign with a 0-0 draw against Senegal, securing first place while Senegal awaits potential qualification as a best third-placed team.

Kenya's Harambee Starlets concluded their 2026 CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign without a point or a goal, prompting players and coach to reflect on the significant gap separating them from the continent's top teams.