International friendlies: Morocco, Cameroon and the Gambia register wins
On Friday, African national teams were busy testing their prowess during the June FIFA window. While some top teams played in Europe, several matches between African teams took place in Morocco. In Morocco, Cameroon, Niger, Burundi, Burkina Faso, and the Central African Republic all won their matches. In Marrakech, Cameroon beat Uganda 3-0. Cameroon scored […]
Uganda’s Cranes set for International friendly doubleheader
Uganda Cranes have finished selecting their squad in Marrakech, Morocco against Cameroon on Friday, June 6, and the Gambia on Monday, June 9—as the Cranes prepare for upcoming competitive matches. Bobosi Byaruhanga, Elio Capradossi, Jordan Obita, Allan Oyirwoth, Isaac Muleme, and Elvis Bwomono have joined the team, increasing the total number of players to 27. […]
Nigerian midfielder Onuche Ogbelu pens new Espérance deal
Tunisian club Espérance Sportive de Tunis has extended Nigerian midfielder Onuche Ogbelu’s contract. The 22-year-old’s old contract was set to end in 2026, but now he will stay with the club until June 2028. This extension shows the club’s strong belief in him as a promising young player for the upcoming season. Ogbelu is a […]
Gambia at work for Equatorial Guinea and Uganda friendlies
Ex-Sierra Leone coach, Johnathan McKinstry‘s Gambia completed their first session ahead of two highly anticipated international friendly matches this month that aim to sharpen his team. Both matches are set to unfold in the vibrant city of Marrakesh, Morocco, known for its rich culture and warm hospitality. The Gambia team, known as The Scorpions, will […]
Nigeria final list for Russia friendly at the iconic Luzhniki Stadium
The Super Eagles have made several changes to their squad for the upcoming match against Russia in Moscow on Friday June 6, at Moscow’s iconic Luzhniki Stadium. The match will be the first senior-level encounter between Nigeria and Russia. After winning the 2025 Unity Cup in London against Jamaica in a dramatic penalty shootout, Chelle […]
Tunisia overcomes Burkina Faso in friendly test
Tunisia defeated Burkina Faso 2-0 in an international friendly match on Monday at Hammadi Agrebi Olympic Stadium, scoring both goals in the final moments. Edmond Tapsoba’s own goal and Hazem Mastouri’s (Tunisia) right-footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal were enough for the Eagles of Carthage of Tunisia. Tapsoba’s […]
Pyramids beat Sundowns to win maiden CAF Champions League title
On Sunday, Pyramids FC won their first TotalEnergies CAF Champions League title with a 2-1 victory over Mamelodi Sundowns from South Africa at the 30 June Air Defence Stadium in Cairo. After the first leg ended in a 1-1 draw in Pretoria, Pyramids secured a 3-2 win on aggregate. They became the fourth Egyptian club […]
Sierra Leone in Group C for WAFU U20 Boys tournament in Ghana
Sierra Leone’s U20 national football team, the Shooting Stars, has been placed in Group C for the 2025 WAFU A&B U20 Boys Sub-Confederation Tournament. Their group includes Senegal, Ivory Coast, and Benin. The draw, which took place this morning in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, marks a historic milestone as all thirteen member associations of WAFU A […]
Challenging assignment for Africa’s representatives in U20 Chile World Cup
After the draw in Santiago, Africa’s four teams for the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile 2025 have learned their group matches. The tournament will take place in 2025 and will be the 24th FIFA U-20 World Cup. From September 27 until October 19, 2025, the contest will take place in Chile. To take place […]
Sierra Queens one step closer to Women’s Cup Mauritania title
The Sierra Leone Women’s National Team, fondly known as the Sierra Queens, is poised to win the Women’s Cup title after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Mali in the semi-final held at the Cheikha Ould Boïdiya Stadium on Thursday. They will face the winner of the match between Senegal and Liberia. The second semi-final will […]
