Africa’s Finest: October Delivers Drama, Stars, and World Cup Dreams

Wednesday Oct 29, 2025. 09:31

October’s edition of AfricanFootball.com Magazine is packed with the energy, pride, and passion that define the continent’s beautiful game.

As the 2026 World Cup qualifiers reach their dramatic conclusion, seven more nations will join Tunisia and Morocco on the plane to North America. We break down the drama which awaits in early to mid October.

In an exclusive one-on-one, Nigerian dynamo Ola Aina opens up about life in the Premier League with Nottingham Forest, his international ambitions, and what fuels his relentless drive. We also shine a spotlight on Tariq Lamptey – Ghana’s electric fullback – whose pace and flair are lighting up both Fiorentina and Black Stars dreams.

Our club competition coverage heats up with an in-depth look at the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup, as the heavyweights enter the preliminary stages this month.

The 2025 Ballon d’Or may be decided, but what does it mean for African football? We assess the continent’s top contenders and what it’ll take for one of our own to lift the golden ball in the future.

Elsewhere, we explore West Ham United’s fascinating bond with Senegal, while also diving into the unmistakable African flair that’s setting La Liga alight this season.

Finally, don’t miss our Premier League African XI: a dream team made up of the continent’s finest exports, tearing it up in England’s top flight.

From rising stars to global icons, AfricanFootball.com Magazine’s October issue is your passport to the pulse of African football.

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