Angola, Madagascar and Zambia secure wins in CHAN first-leg qualifiers
The first leg of the second-round qualifiers for CHAN 2024 has produced challenging results for host nations across the continent. On Saturday, December 21st, five matches took place, with three visiting teams securing victories. However, DR Congo and Congo did not achieve wins. Lesotho hosted Angola in Durban, South Africa, where Angola celebrated a convincing […]
Nantes: Nigeria’s Moses Simon set for ankle surgery
Nantes head coach Antoine Kombouare has confirmed that Moses Simon is scheduled to undergo surgery in the coming days to address a persistent ankle issue. The Nigeria international has been unavailable for the last two months of the 2023-24 season due to a fractured fibula. It continues to experience residual pain from that injury in […]
In-form Belouizdad to face tricky Al Ahly Champions League tie
Algerian side Belouizdad travel to Egypt for a tricky CAF Champions League group stage match against Al Ahly SC on Sunday at Cairo International Stadium. This match is a rescheduled fixture for Matchday Three in Group C, postponed due to Ahly’s participation in the FIFA InterContinental Cup this week in Qatar. Belouizdad arrives with confidence […]
Sierra Leone face difficult road to Women’s AFCON in Morocco
Sierra Queens of Sierra Leone to embark on a difficult journey to qualify for the 2026 CAF Women’s African Cup of Nations in Morocco. The qualifiers for the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2026, will commence following the draw held at the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) headquarters in Cairo on Thursday. […]
AFCON dates and CAF 2025 competition calendar reveal
On Monday, the Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has approved the competition calendar for 2025. Additionally, the EXCO announced that the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be held on January 27, 2025, in Rabat, Morocco. Morocco has also been selected as the host for the 2025 […]
Malian wonderkid Ibrahim Diarra officially joins Barcelona
Malian wonder kid Ibrahim Diarra is ready to train with Barcelona’s junior side as he officially joined Spanish giant FC Barcelona. The club has secured a permanent transfer agreement with Africa Foot Academy for young talent Diarra, whose contract runs until June 30, 2028. Diarra will train with the reserve team until he turns 18 […]
Barbra Banda and keeper Ronwen Williams claim CAF Awards
Zambian striker Barbra Banda and South African goalkeeper Ronwen Williams were crowned winners at the 2024 CAF Awards in Marrakech, Morocco, on Monday. Banda had an impressive season with Orlando Pride in the NWSL, helping the team win the NWSL Shield and Championship. She also scored a hat trick for Zambia at the Paris Olympics […]
Ademola Lookman Crowned CAF Player of the Year in Morocco
On Monday, in a prestigious ceremony held in Marrakech, Morocco, Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman crowned the 2024 African Footballer of the Year at the Confederation of African Football (Caf) Awards in Marrakesh. The Atalanta forward triumphed over competitors Simon Adingra, Serhou Guirassy, Achraf Hakimi, and Ronwen Williams. “This award is a blessing, to be recognised […]
Defender Trevoh Chalobah helps Crystal Palace win over Brighton
Sierra Leone’s Trevoh Chalobah and Senegal’s Ismaila Sarr played key roles in Crystal Palace’s 3-1 victory over Brighton at the Amex Stadium. (Photo Crystal Palace) Palace, unchanged from their recent draw against Manchester City, sought their first win against Brighton in seven matches. Chalobah, on loan from Chelsea, opened the scoring, marking his second Premier […]
Black Bulls wallop Nigerian side Enyimba in CAF Confed Cup
Nigerian football club Enyimba suffered a disappointing 3-0 loss to Mozambican side Black Bulls during their CAF Confederation Cup Group D encounter in Maputo on Sunday. The match saw the home team dominate from the start. Two of the goals for the Black Bulls were scored by their Nigerian imports, Rume Akporoh and Francis Ayuba, showcasing […]
