Morocco win first U17 Africa Cup of Nations after dramatic penalty shootout
Morocco secured the CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations for the first time by defeating Mali 4-2 on penalties after a goalless draw in the final at Stade El Bachir in Mohammedia. Moroccan goalkeeper Zakaria Alaoui made two crucial saves in the shootout, exciting the home fans after a closely contested match. This victory marks […]
Ivory Coast claim Cup of Nations U17 bronze after defeating Burkina Faso
Côte d’Ivoire secured third place in the CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations after a thrilling 5-2 victory in a penalty shootout against Burkina Faso at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca on Friday. The match ended in a tightly contested 1-1 draw after regular time, but the Young Elephants showcased their composure during the […]
Shocking News – Aaron Boupendza’s tragic death in China
Gabonese striker Aaron Boupendza, playing with Zhejiang FC in China, tragically died at the age of 28 after falling from the 11th floor of his apartment. The Gabonese Football Federation (Fegafoot) confirmed the news on April 16, 2025, expressing their sorrow and remembering him for his contributions to Gabonese football. Boupendza had a remarkable career, […]
U17 Semis: Burkina Faso v Mali as Morocco squares off against Ivory Coast
The thrilling semi-finals of the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations are poised to electrify the evening on Tuesday, April 15, as youth teams clash for a coveted spot in the grand final. The first encounter promises to be a captivating showdown as Burkina Faso faces off against Mali at the vibrant Larbi Zaouli Stadium, with […]
African match officials named to officiate at the FIFA Club World Cup
Issa Sy from Senegal, Ibrahim Mutaz from Libya, Dahane Beida Mauritania in Photo, Mustapha Ghorbal from Algeria, and Jean Jacques Ndala from DR Congo were named among the 117 match officials from 41 member associations selected, including 35 referees, 58 assistant referees, and 24 video match officials, for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup. The […]
Mali book U17 AFCON semi-final spot with victory over Tunisia
Mali secured their spot in the semi-finals of the 2025 CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations by defeating Tunisia in an intense 10-9 penalty shootout after finishing 1-1 in regulation time on Friday evening at Stade Ben Ahmed El Abdi in El Jadida. The fiercely contested match saw both teams give it their all, but […]
Ivory Coast through to U17 Cup of Nations semis after defeating Senegal
Ivory Coast won 5-3 on penalties after playing to a goalless draw against defending Champions Senegal in the quarter-finals of the CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations on Friday. The match was intense and tactical, with Cote d’Ivoire defeating the defending champions. Both teams played carefully and did not show their usual fast-passing style. Key […]
Ziyad Baha nets twice as Morocco beat South Africa in U17 AFCON
Morocco advanced to the semi-finals of the 2025 CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations by defeating South Africa 3-1 on Thursday in Mohammedia. Playing in front of a supportive home crowd at Stade El Bachir, Morocco took control early, with Ismail El Aoud scoring in the 13th minute. South Africa fought back and equalized with […]
Al Ahly, Esperance, Sundowns all set for Intriguing second leg CAF Champions League ties
The CAF Champions League semi-finals are on the line Tuesday as four teams look to overcome deficits, while others aim to protect slim leads in quarter-finals are entering a critical phase with second-leg matchups set to determine who advances to the final four of Africa’s top club tournament. Sundowns up against tough Esperance Mamelodi Sundowns […]
Uncertainty grips Sierra Leone FA after chaotic Congress
In the highly anticipated Football Congress of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) scheduled for Saturday, April 5, 2025, FIFA and CAF representatives witnessed severe violence and misconduct. Just prior to the start of the congress, there were several injured individuals, including the President’s Personal Assistant, David Turner. This unexpected act of violence, unprecedented in […]
