Disturbing incidents at Loftus Versfeld following Sundowns’ victory over Esperance
What was supposed to be an exciting show of African football turned chaotic at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on Tuesday afternoon. (Image by: Itumeleng English/ Independent Newspapers) Mamelodi Sundowns won 1-0 against Espérance in the first leg of the CAF Champions League quarter-final, giving them an important advantage for the return match next Tuesday […]
South Africa beat Egypt in AFCON U17 seven-goal thriller
South Africa won an exciting match against Egypt, finishing 4-3 in their opening game of the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations on Monday night at Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca. This match was filled with action, including goals, penalties, and a red card. Emile Witbooi scored the winning goal in the 71st minute, […]
Blackburn attacker Augustus Kargbo is itching to get back playing
Sierra Leone and Blackburn attacker Augustus Kargbo has expressed his commitment to returning to action in the English Championship with Blackburn. Kargbo has been spending time on the sidelines after suffering a hamstring injury, which has sidelined him for six weeks. The Blackburn Rovers forward was substituted just 15 minutes into the match at Pride […]
Asharaf Tabsoba scored both goals in Burkina Faso U17 AFCON win over Cameroon
Burkina Faso started the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations with a strong 2-1 win over Cameroon in the first match of Group B in Morocco on Monday. Asharaf Tabsoba scored both goals for Burkina Faso, helping the team begin their quest for the title positively. He had also played an important role in […]
Morocco join race to host Women’s World Cup
Morocco has joined the race to host the 2035 FIFA Women’s World Cup as part of a joint bid with Spain and Portugal. This announcement was made by Rafael Louzan, the President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), who shared the intentions of the three countries. Spain has already secured the 2030 FIFA Men’s […]
Ismaila Sarr nets to help Crystal Palace reach FA Cup semi-finals
Crystal Palace shocked Fulham at Craven Cottage, winning their fifth consecutive match to reach the FA Cup semi-finals. Fulham controlled the first 30 minutes but failed to capitalize, with Rodrigo Muniz coming closest to scoring. Eberechi Eze then gave Palace the lead with a stunning strike in the 34th minute, curling a low shot around […]
Algeria thrash Mozambique as DRC, Senegal register wins
Several African countries showed their strength in the race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with impressive wins on the last day of Matchday 6 of the qualifiers on Tuesday night. Algeria won decisively, beating Mozambique 5-1. Morocco, DR Congo, and Senegal also achieved important victories to improve their chances in their groups. Meanwhile, Comoros […]
Thomas Partey scores brace as Ghana go top of Group I
Thomas Partey scored two goals to help the Black Stars win 3-0 against Madagascar in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Monday evening at the Grand Stade Al-Hoceima stadium. Ghana took the lead early, with Partey netting the first goal in the 11th minute. He scored again in the 58th minute while Madagascar struggled to […]
Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco schedule confirmed
The Confederation African Football (CAF) has shared important details about the CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025. The tournament will take place from March 30 to April 19, 2025, with 16 countries participating. Four stadiums will be used for the matches: the El Bachir Stadium in Mohammedia, the Larbi Zaouli Stadium, Berrechid Stadium, […]
Bilili Sesay’s debut delight after World Cup qualifying win with Sierra Leone
Seventeen-year-old John Bilili Sesay, a player for local Sierra Leone Premier League club Bhantal FC, made his international debut during a 3-1 win against Guinea-Bissau in World Cup qualifying on Thursday in Liberia’s capital. Sesay made a strong impression after being substituted on for Salford City midfielder Tyrese Fornah in the 72nd minute during his […]
