Senegal

We've almost reached the conclusion of Africa's World Cup qualifying campaign, with only two matchdays left of the continent's group stage and nine qualifiers being confirmed for the tournament in Canada-Mexico-USA next June.

While some African nations have taken major steps towards next year's tournament, some of the would-be heavyweights must now start facing up to the prospect of watching 2026's football jamboree from the outside.

Nicolas Jackson says he's joined one of the "best clubs in the world" after his loan move to Bayern Munich from Chelsea.

While some of the biggest new arrivals in the Premier League are so far struggling to make their mark in the top flight -- *cough* Benjamin Sesko -- some of the less heralded signings are quickly proving their worth.

Iliman Ndiaye was again the history-maker for Everton as he scored the first goal at the Toffees' new Hill Dickinson Stadium, and his cohesion with Jack Grealish looking promising for Merseyside fans.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca believes "anything can happen" in the transfer window amid rumours Nicolas Jackson could be leaving the club.

Senegal's display against England was the highlight of the international break, but Africa's other teams also produced displays to talk about... Though South African fans may want to forget about it.

The "ESPN FC" crew react to England's 3-1 loss to Senegal in an international friendly and debate what Thomas Tuchel should take away from his team's performance.

Senegal handed England their first defeat by African opponents in 22 games on Tuesday, beating them 3-1 in a friendly at the City Ground thanks to goals from Ismaila Sarr, Habib Diarra and Cheikh Sabaly.

Africa's national sides are in action all around the globe during the final international break of the season.