Sudan advance to CHAN semis after penalty shootout victory over Algeria
Sudan continued their impressive journey in the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 with a stunning quarter-final win over Algeria in Zanzibar. The match ended 1-1, with Sudan triumphing 4-2 in penalties, showcasing their discipline, tactical pragmatism, and unwavering belief, according to CAF Technical Study Group member Michael Amenga Okoth. Despite Algeria entering as heavy […]
Defending champions Senegal beat Uganda to reach CHAN semis
Defending champions Senegal overcame co-hosts Uganda 1-0 in the quarter-final match of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) at Mandela National Stadium in Kampala. Oumar Ba scored the decisive goal shortly after the 60-minute mark, showcasing Senegal’s tournament experience against a passionate crowd of over 35,000. The goal came from a cross by Libasse Guèye that […]
Burkina Faso’s Dango Ouattara nets debut goal for Brentford
Burkina Faso’s Dango Ouattara scored on his debut for Brentford a their 1-0 victory over Aston Villa in their first home match of the 2025/26 Premier League season. The 23-year-old’s 12th-minute finish was the difference as Keith Andrews’ team celebrated their first win at Gtech Community Stadium. Ouattara started just a week after signing, alongside […]
Morocco advance after win over Tanzania in CHAN quarter-final
Morocco defeated Tanzania 1-0 in the quarter-finals of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) PAMOJA 2024, ending Tanzania’s remarkable tournament run. The match, held at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium, saw Oussama Lamlaoui score the sole goal in the 65th minute, assisted by Youssef Belammari. The game was tightly contested, with Tanzania creating chances through Clement Mzize […]
Egyptian winger Frank Aziz pens deal with Portuguese side
Frank Aziz has signed with the U23 team of Estoril Praia after being recognised as a leading talent in the MLS NEXT youth league. The American-Egyptian winger, whose full name is Frank Fady Victor Nemr Aziz, has joined the Portuguese club on a four-year contract that lasts until June 2029. He will don the number […]
Ethiopia’s Mesay Teferi names 26 for Egypt and Sierra Leone
In readiness for the next World Cup qualifying games against Egypt and Sierra Leone, Ethiopia’s national football team coach, Mesay Teferi, has revealed the call-up of 26 players. Since Ethiopia has had difficulty holding home games due to poor stadium amenities, the squad will play its home qualifiers in neutral sites like Morocco; therefore, these […]
Ivorian Eric Bailly agrees with the Spanish La Liga side Real Oviedo
On Monday, Real Oviedo confirmed that they are hiring Ivorian Éric Bailly on a two-year deal expiring in June 2027. The 31-year-old central defender joined the club on a free transfer upon the completion of his Villarreal agreement. Bailly’s move to Real Oviedo comes after a failed endeavour to join the Saudi Premier League, the […]
East Africa CHAN co-hosts Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda reach quarter-finals
Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda have all reached the quarterfinals for the first time in a CAF competition, thereby enjoying their home advantage and the ambition that comes with it in East Africa. Excited supporters all over the continent, this accomplishment, cohosts of the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) With three countries co-hosting the competition […]
Suspect arrested after alleged ‘racially abused’ Ghanaian Antoine Semenyo
A man was removed from Anfield after he reportedly racially abused Bournemouth player Antoine Semenyo during the first Premier League game of the season against Liverpool. The Ghanaian International claimed that a spectator made unacceptable remarks in the 29th minute of the match, leading to the man being ejected. Merseyside Police confirmed that they arrested […]
Guinea and Niger knockout of CAF African Nations Championship
Guinea and Niger were eliminated from the CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) on Friday after both teams ended their matches in draws against Algeria and South Africa, respectively, at the Namboole Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, Uganda. Guinea finished their match with a 1-1 draw against Algeria, while South Africa was held to a 0-0 […]
