CAF Champions League knockout phase draw revealed
The knockout phase of this year’s CAF Champions League has been confirmed as the quarter-final and semi-final draws were conducted by the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) on 20 February. The draw, held live from the beIN SPORTS studios in Doha, Qatar, created four exciting quarter-final matches. Eight of Africa’s top clubs will compete over […]
CAF Confederation Cup Quarter-final matches confirmed
The knockout stages of the 2024/25 CAF Confederation Cup are ready to begin after the quarter-final draw held by CAF on February 20. The quarter-finals kick off with a North versus South match as two-time champions Zamalek SC of Egypt defend their title against tournament debutants Stellenbosch FC from South Africa. Ivorian powerhouse Asec Mimosas, […]
Victor Osimhen nets as Galatasaray bow out of Europa League
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen found the back of the net for Galatasaray in the second leg of their UEFA Europa League matchup against AZ Alkmaar. However, his effort was not enough to secure advancement, as the match concluded in a 2-2 draw, resulting in a 6-3 aggregate defeat that eliminated Galatasaray from the tournament. The […]
Winger Augustus Kargbo speaks after an impressive Blackburn start
Winger Augustus Kargbo shares his thoughts after a strong start with Blackburn. First impressions matter a lot, and Augustus Kargbo has certainly made a notable impact during his first few weeks with the Rovers. He made his debut as a late substitute against Queens Park Rangers shortly after signing with the club. Since then, Kargbo […]
Benin beat Sierra Leone in first-leg WAFCON qualifiers
The Sierra Queens of Sierra Leone suffered a 2-1 defeat to Benin at the Kégué Stadium on Thursday in the first leg of the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations 2026 qualifiers. Benin’s captain Aude Gbedjissi scored a brace, with her first goal coming in the 23rd minute after receiving a solid pass from the left. […]
Osman Kakay trains with new Boavista teammates
Sierra Leone International Osman Kakay completed his first training session with new Boavista teammates after he joined the club as a free agent. He joined the team last week and is excited to get started. Boavista suffered a 1-0 defeat to Estrela da Amadora on Friday but the Sierra Leone International was on the stands […]
Guinea’s Guirassy Misses Penalty in Champions League Sporting Stalemate | African Football News
Dortmund’s Serhou Guirassy, who is the top scorer in the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League with ten goals, missed a penalty as they shared spoils with Portuguese side Sporting Lisbon on Wednesday evening. Borussia Dortmund advanced to the last 16 of the Champions League after a 0-0 draw with Sporting Lisbon on Wednesday, winning 3-0 on […]
Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini unhappy with Africa’s best player Lookman
Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini commented on striker Ademola Lookman’s performance following the team’s 3-1 defeat to Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League, resulting in a 5-2 aggregate loss. Lookman scored early in the second half, but he was unable to convert his second chance after a penalty attempt was saved by Brugge goalkeeper […]
Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban to host Warriors of Zimbabwe v Benin
Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has not met its goals after announcing that the Moses Mabhida Stadium will host the national team’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Benin. As a result, ZIFA confirmed that coach Michael Nees’ team will play against the Cheetahs at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on March 20. They hope to […]
Court of Arbitration for Sport overturns Adel Amrouche’s CAF suspension
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has removed the suspension that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) placed on Algerian coach Adel Amrouche during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). At the time, Amrouche coached Tanzania and made public claims against the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) during the tournament in Côte d’Ivoire. […]
