Cameroon

Bryan Mbeumo's opener against Liverpool proved so unexpected, and potentially so decisive for the club's trajectory.

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.

There's still so much up for grabs across the nine groups for Africa's sides, with only two teams -- Morocco and Tunisia -- guaranteed to take their place among the elite in North America next year.

Two of Cameroon's Indomitable Lions -- Carlos Baleba and Andre Onana -- are seeing their career fortunes fluctuate after associations with Manchester United, and with AFCON drawing near, should that cause a rethink?

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.

Mark Ogden provides an update on the departure of Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana

Gab & Juls discuss André Onana's proposed loan to Trabzonspor from Manchester United.

Rob Dawson on the latest news around Manchester United's Andre Onana's potential loan move to Trabzonspor.

From the biggest moves of the window to some under-the-radar signings, ESPN's Ed Dove takes a look at African players' transfers, including some players who maybe didn't find the new horizons they needed.

Despite diverse fortunes in the Premier League's opening weekend, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United fans have plenty of reasons for optimism after the debut performances of Mohammed Kudus and Bryan Mbeumo respectively.