Orlando Pirates suffer heavy CAF Champions League defeat
Orlando Pirates are staring down the barrel of an early exit from the CAF Champions League after suffering a disappointing 3-0 defeat of the 2025/26 second preliminary round to Saint-Éloi Lupopo at the Stade Frederic Kibassa Maliba in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, on Sunday. As a result, they’ll face a daunting task as […]
Yassir Zabiri nets brace as Morocco clinch maiden crown
Morocco triumphed over Argentina to claim their first FIFA U-20 World Cup, with Yassir Zabiri scoring twice in a thrilling final in Santiago. As a result, the victory made Morocco the second African team to win the tournament, following Ghana’s win in 2009. The match kicked off at the Estadio Nacional Julio Martinez Pradanos with […]
JS Kabylie record strong CAF Champions League first leg advantage
Algeria’s JS Kabylie won 3-0 against US Monastir in the first leg of their final qualifying round for the CAF Champions League at the Stade Municipal Taieb Mhiri in Sfax. This victory brings them closer to reaching the group stage of the tournament. The visitors from Algeria enjoyed solid support from their travelling fans as […]
Splendid Morocco’s U20 achieved its goal by making it to the finals
The Atlas Cubs have reached their first-ever FIFA U-20 World Cup final after defeating France 5-4 on penalties, following a 1-1 draw in regulation. Morocco will face Argentina in the final. Substitute goalkeeper Abdelhakim Mesbahi emerged as the hero, stepping in during the shootout to save Djylian N’Guessan’s attempt. The match featured an early penalty […]
Morocco set to host Africa’s World Cup playoff qualification matches
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed the locations, schedule, and structure for the African playoff of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, preparing for a crucial contest in November 2025. CAF has slated the semifinals matches for November 13, 2025, with the final set to take place on November 16 of the same year. […]
Morocco’s Othmane Maamma pleased with U20 ‘historic feat’
Morocco’s captain and coach spoke with FIFA following their historic height in the Chile by reaching the semi-finals after they defeated the USA 3-1 in the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-20 World Cup. The Moroccans showcased their resilience, with Saad El Haddad creating an opportunity for captain Othmane Maamma, whose initial shot was saved. Quick-thinking […]
Impressive Cape Verde book first-ever FIFA World Cup ticket
Trailblazers – From the central Atlantic Ocean of West Africa to their inaugural appearance in a FIFA World Cup, Cape Verde has secured its place after a remarkable victory against Eswatini on Monday. The Blue Sharks wrapped up their qualifying journey impressively with a decisive 3-0 victory against Eswatini, thanks to goals from Livramento, Willy […]
Ghana seal 2026 FIFA World Cup spot with win over Comoros
The Black Stars topped Group I in CAF qualifying – the African nation reached South Africa 2010 quarter-finals The Black Stars have once again booked their spot at the FIFA World Cup following a 1-0 win against Comoros that ensured they finished at the top of Group I. In November 2024, the nation was in […]
Sierra Leone, Egypt and Burkina Faso record wins to wrap up World Cup qualifiers
In the final matches of Group A in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Sierra Leone, Egypt, and Burkina Faso all secured victories to wrap up on high. Sierra Leone played a match of little significance on Sunday, winning 2-1 at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca. This was their final game in Group A of […]
Morocco eye U20 FIFA World Cup history against the USA
Morocco’s U-20 team is eyeing a place in the competition semifinal as the only representative of African nations remaining in the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Chile, after Nigeria and South Africa were eliminated in the Round of 16. A win against the USA today could see them write their name in the U20 semi-finals […]
