Zamalek off to a strong start in Confederation Cup group stage
Match Day 01 of the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup group stages featured three notable matchups in northern Africa. Defending champions Zamalek SC from Egypt, USM Alger from Algeria, and RS Berkane from Morocco each hosted their opening matches. Zamalek SC, a two-time champion, secured a solid 2-0 victory over Mozambique’s Black Bulls FC, with goals […]
Zambia’s Barbra Banda wins BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year
Zambia and Orlando Pride forward Barbra Banda has been named the BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year, emerging as the top vote-getter from BBC Sport readers following a five-player shortlist. The shortlist was selected by a panel of global football experts based on performances from September 2023 to August 2024. Banda expressed her surprise and […]
Malawi thrash Burkina Faso as they finish bottom of Group L
Malawi won their final Group L match of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 qualifiers, beating Burkina Faso 3-0 at the Bingu National Stadium on Monday. Despite this victory, Senegal and Burkina Faso still advance to Morocco. Before this match, Malawi had not won any of their last 10 qualifiers. Gabadinho Mhango opened the […]
Namibia secure first qualifying point after a draw against Cameroon
Namibia earned their first point in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign by drawing 0-0 with Cameroon at Orlando Stadium in Soweto, South Africa, on Wednesday. This result does not keep Namibia in the running for a finals spot as they were already eliminated before the match. However, it gives coach Collin Benjamin […]
A comeback win for AS FAR over TP Mazembe in Champions League tie
AS FAR staged a strong comeback to defeat TP Mazembe 3-1 in the CAF Women’s Champions League at the Stade Ben Ahmed El Abdi in El Jadida on Tuesday. Mazembe took the lead in the 11th minute when Elena Nkuandum scored after a VAR review. Despite this early pressure, FAR Rabat regrouped after halftime. They […]
Jonathan Morsay nets brace as Kalamata edge Arteras Tripoli
On Sunday, Sierra Leone international Jonathan Morsay scored two goals for FC Kalamata in the Greek Super League 2 during their 3-1 away victory over Arteras Tripolis. His brace marked his fourth season goal in the last seven matches. Morsay, 27, joined the club on a year deal in September after spells with Dinamo București […]
Edo Queens ease past Commercial Bank in Champions League opener
On Sunday, the Edo Queens of Nigeria delivered an impressive performance, defeating Commercial Bank of Ethiopia FC with a score of 3-0 at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca. This match marked the Nigerian team’s debut in the CAF Women’s Champions League. The victory featured goals from Emem Essien, Folashade Ljamilusi, and Chukwuamaka Osigwe. The […]
El Madani shines as AS FAR thrash Aigles De La Médina
Doha El Madani was the star of the show as she helped AS FAR win 3-0 against Aigles De La Médina in the CAF Women’s Champions League in El Jadida on Saturday. The 19-year-old scored two goals, and veteran captain Aziz Rabbah added a penalty goal. This win is important for the Moroccan team, which […]
Kei, Alhaji Kamara Return for CHAD and Zambia qualifiers
Sierra Leone head coach Amidu has selected striker Kei Kamara and Alhaji Kamara, who plays in Portugal, as they prepare for the African Cup of Nations qualifiers this month. Coach Amidu Karim’s team is preparing for a crucial double header this month as they aim to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco […]
CAF mourns assistant referee Peter Kabugo Sudden death
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is mourning the loss of assistant referee Peter Kabugo, who tragically passed away after collapsing during a Ugandan Premier League match between SC Villa and UPDF FC on Friday evening. The incident overshadowed the game, which concluded with SC Villa securing a 5-0 victory at the Betway Muteesa II […]
