Simba set for a tough task against Berkane in CAF Confed Cup final
Simba will face a tough matchup against a Moroccan side at Amaan Stadium at 16:00 local time (13:00 GMT) on Sunday, May 25th. They lost 2-0 to RSB Berkane in the first leg of the 2025 CAF Confederations Cup final last week. Coach Fadlu Davids and his team are determined to rise to the occasion […]
Malian midfielder Yves Bissouma hails boss Postecoglou after Europa League success
Malian midfielder Yves Bissouma thanked Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou for his support during a tough season. Bissouma described Postecoglou as “a dad or uncle” to the players. Tottenham is currently in 17th place in the Premier League, with one game left to play. They have lost 25 matches this season, which is the highest number […]
Senegal’s Pape Matar Sarr fit to face Manchester United in Europa final
Tottenham Hotspur coach Ange Postecoglou has confirmed that Senegalese midfielder Pape Matar Sarr is fit to play against Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League final on Wednesday. Sarr was unsure for the match after getting injured during Spurs’ 2-0 loss to Aston Villa last Friday. Postecoglou explained that Sarr left the game as a […]
Semi Ajayi and Grady Diangana released by West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion has announced the release of Nigeria player Semi Ajayi and DR Congo midfielder Grady Diangana after the 2024/25 season. Ajayi and Diangana joined West Bromwich Albion in the summer of 2019 and were instrumental in the team’s promotion to the Premier League in their first season. A club statement confirmed that defender […]
Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi grateful to be alive after surgery
Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi is ‘GRATEFUL’ to still be alive after having surgery for a serious abdominal injury. The 27-year-old was put in an induced coma after he got hurt when he collided with the post while trying to reach a cross from Anthony Elanga during a game against Leicester. Awoniyi had emergency surgery […]
Egypt’s Al Ahly close in on record 45th Premier League title
Africa — Al-Ahly are closig in on another title with just a win away from winning a record 45th Egyptian Premier League title after a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory against NBE Club. This win in the seventh round keeps the championship race exciting and sets up an important final match. Rivals Pyramids FC also stay […]
South Africa’s U20 defender Tylon Smith named Player of Tournament
South Africa defender Tylon Smith has been named Player of the Tournament at the 2025 CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The strong centre-back played regularly for the Amajitas, delivering great performances in every match to help his team advance through the tournament. In the semi-finals, he scored an equaliser against Nigeria, which allowed […]
Nigeria win U-20 AFCON bronze after defeating hosts Egypt on penalties
Nigeria secured third place in the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2025 after winning an eye-catching penalty shootout 4-1 against the host team, Egypt, on Sunday. The third-place match at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo ended in a tie at 1-1 after 90 minutes, leading to penalties where Nigeria kept their […]
South Africa lift U-20 AFCON title for the first time in their history
South Africa claimed their first TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations title with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Morocco in the final held at the June 30 Stadium in Cairo on Sunday night. The decisive moment came from Gomolemo Kekana, who scored a stunning goal in the second half. His powerful right-footed shot from […]
South Africa and Morocco set for intriguing U20 AFCON final
South Africa vs Morocco are set to battle in the highly anticipated CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations final this Sunday at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo — a repeat of their iconic 1997 encounter. Back then, Morocco U20 edged past South Africa 1-0 to clinch the title. Now, history is on the line […]
