Sierra Leone draw tough AFCON U20 opponents including host Egypt in Group A
The redraw for the Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) held in Cairo on Sunday has placed Sierra Leone in Group A alongside host Egypt, Zambia, South Africa, and Tanzania. Sierra Leone will begin their AFCON U20 campaign against Zambia on April 27, followed by a match against host Egypt on the 30th. Sierra Leone […]
Ten Africa’s FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 places confirmed
The ten representatives from Africa for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025, following the conclusion of the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) play-offs on Saturday, has been confirmed. Egypt and Uganda successfully secured the final two slots for the tournament with crucial victories in the play-off round. They will join Burkina […]
Sierra Leone ponder new opponents for Cairo U20 AFCON draw
The final draw for the CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will take place in Egypt on Sunday, April 13, at 17:00 local time (15:00 GMT) at the Egyptian Football Association headquarters. Sierra Leone was originally placed in Group C, alongside Senegal, Kenya, and Zambia. However, this group is now expected to change due […]
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 […]
Egypt’s Mo Salah optimistic of winning more trophies after new deal
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has signed a new two-year contract with the club, which extends his stay until 2027. His impressive goal-scoring record has placed him third on the all-time top scorers list for the Reds, with 243 goals in 394 appearances to date. The Egyptian international cited the team’s potential as a key reason […]
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 […]
Rampant Burkina Faso thrash Zambia to reach U17 Cup of Nations Semis
Burkina Faso performed impressively on Thursday night, defeating Zambia 6-1 in the quarter-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations. This victory secured their spot in the semi-finals for the second year in a row. The match took place at the El Arbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca, and Burkina Faso clearly showed their […]
Midfielder Alpha Kabia pleased to join Minnesota United
Young Doctors FC midfielder, who was on loan to East End Lions Alpha Kabia expressed happiness after MNUFC2 announced his signing to a one-year MLS NEXT Pro contract, which includes a club option for 2026. “We are excited to welcome Alpha to MNUFC2. He has a solid understanding of the game at a young age, […]
Pirates, Pyramids, Ahly and Sundowns in CAF Champions League semi-finals
The semi-final line-up for the 2024/25 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League has been finalized, featuring two Egyptian teams and two South African teams that advanced from the quarter-finals, setting the stage for an exciting conclusion to this season’s tournament. Historic Moment for Pyramids FC Despite facing a scare in Morocco, losing 2-0 to the Royal Army, […]
