Durban City FC head coach Ben Youssef has warned his players against complacency ahead of the return leg of their CAF Confederation Cup tie against Burundi's Rukinzo FC, despite holding a 1-0 advantage from the first leg. According to IOL, he pointed to the challenges of playing on an artificial pitch and unfamiliar away conditions in Burundi, where the deciding fixture is scheduled for next weekend.

Kaizer Chiefs and Durban City are set to start their CAF Confederation Cup campaigns in September, with a significant winners prize of R65 million on the line.

Nigeria’s Flamingos secured a 3-2 victory against Benin Republic in the first leg of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final qualifying round at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne. Benin initially took the lead with a goal from Yenido Romaine Gandonou in the 14th minute, but the Flamingos managed to come back and win the match.

Benin U-17 women's head coach, Idah Azonsou, commended her team's performance despite their 3-2 loss to Nigeria's Flamingos in the U-17 Women's World Cup Qualifiers. Azonsou emphasized that there is still a chance for a comeback in the upcoming return leg, which is set to take place at Stade de Kégué in Lomé on July 11. She noted that mistakes made by her players contributed to the defeat.

Gor Mahia, the FKF Premier League champions, will represent Kenya at the Cecafa Club Championships scheduled to take place in Kigali, Rwanda from July 24 to August 6, 2026. The team is aiming to secure its first Cecafa title since 1985, facing tough competition in the tournament.

Tanzania's national men's football team, Taifa Stars, achieved a historic milestone by qualifying from the group stage of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, which took place in Morocco during the festive period. This marks the first time the team has progressed beyond the group stage in the tournament's history.