Ferjani Sassi has completed a move to SC Zamalek from Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr FC, putting pen to paper with the Egyptian giants on Thursday.

The defensive midfielder joins the White Knights on a three-year deal after representing Tunisia at the World Cup, according to a statement on the Zamalek website.

He began his career with CS Sfaxien in 2010 and represented Tunisia at the 2015 and 2017 African Cup of Nations tournaments.

The 26-year-old also moved to FC Metz in 2015, but didn't stay in France...

Sunderland's Wahbi Khazri appears primed to join Saint-Etienne on a four-year contract, according to reports in France.

The Tunisia international was one of Africa's outstanding players during the World Cup group stage, despite the Carthage Eagles' early elimination, scoring twice and contributing two assists.

Despite appearing close to a permanent move to Stade Rennais - where he was on loan last season - Khazri now appears set for Les Verts, according to L'Equipe.

The French source report that...

Algeria are considering a joint bid with Tunisia and Morocco for the 2030 World Cup, the country's sports minister has said.

Morocco recently bid for the 2026 tournament, but were beaten by a North American coalition of United States, Canada and Mexico. However, Algerian sports minister Mohamed Hattab told reporters that the Maghreb countries are "studying the possibility" of making an immediate offer for the next World Cup.

"An application from the Maghreb with Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia can...

Africa's collective World Cup campaign was over after 15 matches - and only three victories - but it wasn't all doom and gloom for the continent's quintet.

Admittedly, none succeeded in reaching the knockout stages, but for each there are positives to take, even after mixed - and at times muddled - campaigns.

In this feature, KweséESPN's Ed Dove looks back over the group stage and grades each of Africa's five competing nations.

Egypt, D- : We begin with the Pharaohs, who are, unsurprisingly,...

Algeria and Tunisia are consider joining Morocco in a joint North African bid to host the 2030 World Cup, government officials have said.

Last month, Morocco missed out to a joint bid by the United States, Mexico and Canada in the vote for the 2026 finals and signalled their intention to try again despite having bid unsuccessfully five times.

"Algeria will study a possible candidacy of the Maghreb countries for the organisation of the World Cup," Algeria sports minister Mohamed Hattab told reporters.

"An...