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African Union Commission Chairperson Congratulates African Teams That Have Qualified for FIFA 2026 Tournament


Fri 17 Oct 2025 | 12:39 PM
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has congratulated the nine African nations that have secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Algeria, Ghana, Senegal, South Africa, Cape Verde, and Ivory Coast.

“I warmly congratulate our nine African teams whose outstanding performances have brought pride and joy to the entire continent,” said the Chairperson. “Their success demonstrates Africa’s growing strength, skill, and unity on the global stage.”

He added: “These teams carry the hopes of over a billion Africans. I wish them every success as they prepare to compete at football’s highest stage.”

Paying tribute to all African teams that participated in the qualifiers, H.E. Youssouf commended their “passion, commitment, and sportsmanship; values that continue to inspire young people across our continent.”

The Chairperson also expressed appreciation to FIFA for “increasing Africa’s World Cup quota from five to nine teams,” calling it “a decision that reflects growing confidence in African football and offers more nations the opportunity to showcase their talent and culture to the world.”

“Sport remains one of the most powerful instruments of unity and solidarity,” he concluded. “Through football, Africa continues to tell its story of resilience, creativity, and shared aspiration for excellence.”