Central African Republic eliminate Cameroon to pick CHAN ticket
Cameroon’s hopes of competing in the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) were dashed after a 2-1 defeat to the Central African Republic in the return leg of their second preliminary-round clash. Despite a first-leg advantage, Cameroon was eliminated on away goals at the Kouekong Omnisports Stadium in Bafoussam. The Indomitable Lions B took an early […]
Sudan, Niger book CHAN spots as others battle for a place in the final
Niger has qualified for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) after a goalless draw against Togo in the second leg, advancing on the away goals rule following a 1-1 draw in the first leg. This marks Niger’s fifth appearance in the CHAN finals. Sudan was the first team to secure their place in the tournament […]
Senegalese striker Iliman Ndiaye helps Everton draw against City
Senegalese striker Iliman Ndiaye was named Player of the Match after he scored an equalizer that helped Everton draw 1-1 with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. Iliman Ndiaye’s fourth goal of the season came through a right-footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner to level the scoreline in […]
Holders Al Ahly dismantle Algerian side CR Belouizdad
Title holders Al Ahly of Egypt delivered a strong message in the CAF Champions League with a commanding 6-1 victory over CR Belouizdad, highlighted by Wessam Abou Ali’s impressive hat-trick. The match, held at Cairo International Stadium, saw Al Ahly rebound from an early setback when Aimen Mahious scored for Belouizdad in the 21st minute. […]
Liberia and Senegal share spoils as Côte d’Ivoire beat Burkina Faso
On Sunday, defending champions Senegal drew 1-1 with Liberia in Monrovia in the first leg of the final round of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 qualifiers. Seydina Mbaye scored first for Senegal, but Bility equalized late. The return leg will be in Dakar, where Senegal hopes to capitalize on home advantage. With the […]
Angola, Madagascar and Zambia secure wins in CHAN first-leg qualifiers
The first leg of the second-round qualifiers for CHAN 2024 has produced challenging results for host nations across the continent. On Saturday, December 21st, five matches took place, with three visiting teams securing victories. However, DR Congo and Congo did not achieve wins. Lesotho hosted Angola in Durban, South Africa, where Angola celebrated a convincing […]
Nantes: Nigeria’s Moses Simon set for ankle surgery
Nantes head coach Antoine Kombouare has confirmed that Moses Simon is scheduled to undergo surgery in the coming days to address a persistent ankle issue. The Nigeria international has been unavailable for the last two months of the 2023-24 season due to a fractured fibula. It continues to experience residual pain from that injury in […]
In-form Belouizdad to face tricky Al Ahly Champions League tie
Algerian side Belouizdad travel to Egypt for a tricky CAF Champions League group stage match against Al Ahly SC on Sunday at Cairo International Stadium. This match is a rescheduled fixture for Matchday Three in Group C, postponed due to Ahly’s participation in the FIFA InterContinental Cup this week in Qatar. Belouizdad arrives with confidence […]
AFCON dates and CAF 2025 competition calendar reveal
On Monday, the Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has approved the competition calendar for 2025. Additionally, the EXCO announced that the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be held on January 27, 2025, in Rabat, Morocco. Morocco has also been selected as the host for the 2025 […]
Malian wonderkid Ibrahim Diarra officially joins Barcelona
Malian wonder kid Ibrahim Diarra is ready to train with Barcelona’s junior side as he officially joined Spanish giant FC Barcelona. The club has secured a permanent transfer agreement with Africa Foot Academy for young talent Diarra, whose contract runs until June 30, 2028. Diarra will train with the reserve team until he turns 18 […]
