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Eritrea set for international football comeback after six-year absence

Eritrea is set to play international football for the first time in more than six years after entering the ‍preliminaries for ...
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Eritrea, a return to AFCON, and the footballers who escaped one of the world’s most dangerous countries

A version of this article was first published in January 2024 and has been updated to reflect the news that Eritrea’s football team is set to return to playing in Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) ...

Eritrea included in Afcon 2027 preliminary qualifying

Eritrea are included in the preliminary qualifying round draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations despite being unranked by world governing body Fifa.
Tribal Football

Eritrea back on international stage for AFCON 2027 preliminaries

Patrice Motsepe, president of CAF, announces the host countries for the 2027 Africa Cup of NationsKHALED DESOUKI / AFP Eritrea is set to play its first football international in more than six years ...
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Eritrea to play in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers

The Eritrean National Football Federation (ENFF) has confirmed that the national team will participate in the 2027 TotalEnergies CAF Africa The post Eritrea to play in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations ...
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FIFA’s only unranked nation plans return after six-year ban

Eritrea has confirmed plans to return to international football by entering qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, ending a six-year ban that left the country without official matches.