Zambia turn attention to Sierra Leone after defeat in Ivory Coast
Zambia’s national football team, Chipolopolo, are already gearing up for the upcoming match against Sierra Leone in the 2025 African Cup of Nations Morocco qualifier. After their recent 2-0 defeat to Ivory Coast, Avram Grant’s team is putting extra effort into their preparations to face Sierra Leone on Tuesday, with kick-off scheduled for 21:00. Coach […]
Ousseni Bouda’s late goal denies Senegal securing victory
Senegal missed out on three points when Burkina Faso scored a dramatic late equalizer to earn a 1-1 draw at the Diamniadio Olympic Stadium on Friday, September 6. Sadio Mane’s sixth-minute goal seemed to ensure victory for the Lions of Teranga in Dakar – but Ousseni Bouda scored from a free-kick deep into stoppage time […]
Jean Philippe Krasso brace sinks Zambia’s Chipolopolo in Bouaké
Cote d’Ivoire made an impressive start in the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 qualifiers by defeating Zambia’s Chipolopolo 2-0 on Friday night. Substitute Jean Philippe Krasso scored two late goals to secure the win for the African champions at the Stade de la Paix in Bouaké. As a result, they go top of […]
Burundi beat Malawi in AFCON qualifier Group L opener
The Intamba of Burundi were impressive against host Malawi’s Flames as they defeated the home team 3-2 at the Bingu National Stadium on Thursday. Burundi’s opening goal came from Chimwemwe Idana’s own goal in the 22nd minute, which was then equalized by Chawanangwa Kaonga’s 31st-minute goal for Malawi. Burundi took the lead again, through Jean […]
Goalless in Dar es Salaam between Tanzania and Ethiopia
Tanzania and Ethiopia began their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification with a goalless draw in Dar es Salaam. The match in Group H featured few clear chances due to physical battles and cautious play from both sides at Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium. In the opening minutes, both teams lacked attacking urgency. Tanzania managed […]
Bakr Issa helps Sudan win AFCON qualifying opener
Sudan started their CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025 qualifiers with a 1-0 win over Niger. Abu Bakr Issa scored the only goal on Wednesday afternoon. His second-half goal at the Juba Stadium gave the hosts three vital points in the opening match. Sudan is in Group F, which includes strong teams like Ghana […]
Lecce winger Banda completes Zambia squad for doubleheader
Lecce winger Lameck Banda has joined the Zambia squad in Abidjan for their upcoming matches. The team is preparing to face Ivory Coast and Sierra Leone in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Banda’s arrival completed the 23-member squad, with other players as head coach Coach Avram Grant focus on finalizing preparations for their two […]
The journey to AFCON 2025 in Morocco begins today
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers will begin on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, with several nations starting their quest to qualify for the tournament. In Group F, Sudan and Niger are scheduled to play at the Juba Stadium in South Sudan on Wednesday afternoon. Sudan, the 1970 competition winners, missed the most recent edition […]
Victor Osimhen to Galatasaray from Napoli Imminent
Victor Osimhen is currently in Turkey to join Galatasaray on loan until June 2025, with a salary of €9-10m. There is no buy option or obligation, as per reports. The talented Nigerian international forward netted an impressive total of 76 goals in 133 games for Napoli. His exceptional performance played a pivotal role in Napoli’s […]
Zambia’s Chipolopolo jet off to Ivory Coast for opener
Zambia’s Chipolopolo has left for Abidjan, where they will prepare for their upcoming Group G qualifier match for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The team, comprising both local players and others, flew to Abidjan early on Monday via Ethiopian Airlines. Zambia is scheduled to play against Ivory Coast on Friday in Bouake […]
