International friendlies: Morocco, Cameroon and the Gambia register wins
On Friday, African national teams were busy testing their prowess during the June FIFA window. While some top teams played in Europe, several matches between African teams took place in Morocco. In Morocco, Cameroon, Niger, Burundi, Burkina Faso, and the Central African Republic all won their matches. In Marrakech, Cameroon beat Uganda 3-0. Cameroon scored […]
Nigerian midfielder Onuche Ogbelu pens new Espérance deal
Tunisian club Espérance Sportive de Tunis has extended Nigerian midfielder Onuche Ogbelu’s contract. The 22-year-old’s old contract was set to end in 2026, but now he will stay with the club until June 2028. This extension shows the club’s strong belief in him as a promising young player for the upcoming season. Ogbelu is a […]
Gambia at work for Equatorial Guinea and Uganda friendlies
Ex-Sierra Leone coach, Johnathan McKinstry‘s Gambia completed their first session ahead of two highly anticipated international friendly matches this month that aim to sharpen his team. Both matches are set to unfold in the vibrant city of Marrakesh, Morocco, known for its rich culture and warm hospitality. The Gambia team, known as The Scorpions, will […]
Tunisia overcomes Burkina Faso in friendly test
Tunisia defeated Burkina Faso 2-0 in an international friendly match on Monday at Hammadi Agrebi Olympic Stadium, scoring both goals in the final moments. Edmond Tapsoba’s own goal and Hazem Mastouri’s (Tunisia) right-footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal were enough for the Eagles of Carthage of Tunisia. Tapsoba’s […]
Pyramids beat Sundowns to win maiden CAF Champions League title
On Sunday, Pyramids FC won their first TotalEnergies CAF Champions League title with a 2-1 victory over Mamelodi Sundowns from South Africa at the 30 June Air Defence Stadium in Cairo. After the first leg ended in a 1-1 draw in Pretoria, Pyramids secured a 3-2 win on aggregate. They became the fourth Egyptian club […]
Sierra Leone in Group C for WAFU U20 Boys tournament in Ghana
Sierra Leone’s U20 national football team, the Shooting Stars, has been placed in Group C for the 2025 WAFU A&B U20 Boys Sub-Confederation Tournament. Their group includes Senegal, Ivory Coast, and Benin. The draw, which took place this morning in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, marks a historic milestone as all thirteen member associations of WAFU A […]
Challenging assignment for Africa’s representatives in U20 Chile World Cup
After the draw in Santiago, Africa’s four teams for the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile 2025 have learned their group matches. The tournament will take place in 2025 and will be the 24th FIFA U-20 World Cup. From September 27 until October 19, 2025, the contest will take place in Chile. To take place […]
Sierra Queens one step closer to Women’s Cup Mauritania title
The Sierra Leone Women’s National Team, fondly known as the Sierra Queens, is poised to win the Women’s Cup title after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Mali in the semi-final held at the Cheikha Ould Boïdiya Stadium on Thursday. They will face the winner of the match between Senegal and Liberia. The second semi-final will […]
Senegal’s Nicolas Jackson helps Chelsea lift Uefa Conference League
Senegalese player Nicolas Jackson helped Chelsea make history by scoring in their victory against Real Betis. With this win, Chelsea became the first club to earn all five major European trophies, claiming the Conference League title. The match took place at Stadion Wroclaw, and Chelsea had to fight back from a goal down to win […]
Pape Thiaw on Malick Thiaw’s absence from Senegal squad
Malick Thiaw will not play for Senegal’s national team in the friendlies against Ireland and England in next month’s International window. Coach Pape Thiaw confirmed his omission, despite ongoing talks with the Senegalese Football Federation, surprising many fans who view him as a potential defender. Coach Thiaw explained that Thiaw is in discussions with his […]
