Algeria ease past co-hosts Uganda in Group C opener
Beginning their TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 with a resounding 3-0 triumph over co-hosts Uganda at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium in Kampala. Algeria, who showed their great tournament pedigree, won thanks to goals from Ayoub Ghezala, Abderrahmane Meziane, and Soufiane Bayazid. This triumph extended Algeria’s unbeaten run in the group stage to […]
Guinea fend off Niger to begin CHAN 2024 with a win
At the Nelson Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, Guinea opened their 2024 CHAN campaign with a 1-0 victory over Niger. Just two minutes after halftime, Mohamed Bangoura II’s second-half goal following a VAR review was his only one. Both sides played with a physical approach and carefulness, which resulted in a chaotic first half with […]
Mustapha Bundu’s Hannover start new campaign with a win
Hannover 96 began the new season in the German second division with a victory, securing three points on the opening matchday. Sierra Leone international Mustapha Bundu made his debut, featuring for 70 minutes. Photo: Swen Pförtner/dpa Under head coach Christian Titz, Hannover featured eight new starting signings, including debutant Hayate Matsuda. They started the match […]
Morocco hit CHAN 2024 ground running with win over Angola
Morocco began their search for a third African Nations Championship (CHAN) crown with a dominant 20-win over Angola in their first Group A match at Nairobi’s Nyayo National Stadium. Morocco deservedly triumphed as Imad Riahi scored a beautiful longrange goal in the first half and Angola’s Kinito scored an own goal in the second half. […]
Kenya beat two-time champions DR Congo in CHAN opener
On Sunday at a sold-out Moi International Sports Centre in Nairobi, Kenya marked their long-awaited premiere at the CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) PAMOJA 2024 with a remarkable 1-0 victory over two-time champions DR Congo. In a close opening Group A match, Austin Odhiambo’s first-half goal turned out to be the deciding element.Though their initial […]
Morocco set for African Nations Championship opener against Angola
With a game against Angola at Nairobi’s Nyayo National Stadium, Morocco will start their hunt of a third title in the CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 against Angola. Triumph in 2018 and 2020, the team aims for back-to–back titles and seeks to use their outstanding track record of 13 games without loss. Head coach […]
Tanzania’s Taifa Stars open CHAN campaign with a win over Burkina Faso
Starting the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) cohost Tanzania with a powerful effort, defeated Burkina Faso 2-0 at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium on Saturday evening. Just before halftime, Abdul Sopu scored a penalty, giving the Taifa Stars a ten lead. Zimbwe Jr. added a second goal in the 71st minute, helping Tanzania win the game […]
Business mogul Babadi Kamara elected new SLFA’s president
Business mogul and football philanthropist Babadi Kamara has been chosen as the new Sierra Leone FA President following hours of constitutional debates. He was duly elected on Saturday at Port Loko, Lungi’s Gateway Hotel in Sierra Leone. Given the events that occurred today during the congress, the newly elected President, Kamara, must gather all significant […]
Sierra Leone football needs vision, strategy and competence
The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) needs leadership that combines vision, strategy, and integrity—especially now, amid serious governance challenges. I firmly believe that Sierra Leone has the potential to become a world-class football nation. Sadly, none of the current candidates in this election cycle have presented a clear or compelling vision for the future of […]
Sierra Leone FA election set to go ahead amid squabbles
As 57 delegates of the Sierra Leone Football Association assemble on Saturday at the Gateway Hotel at the Tulun Road in Lungi Town, Sierra Leone, the stage is set for a crucial election. This congress will decide who the next president of the association will be, a position vital for the course of football in […]
