Ismaila Sarr helps Crystal Palace close in on Conference League final
Ismaila Sarr scored the fastest goal in Conference League history to help Crystal Palace beat Shakhtar Donetsk 3-1 in the first leg of their semi-final tie. Sarr found the net just 21 seconds into the match in Poland after receiving a pass from Jean-Philippe Mateta. Shakhtar controlled possession afterward but struggled to create clear chances. […]
CAF and UEFA confirm an MoU aimed at strengthening collaboration
The Confédération African Football (CAF) and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) have signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation and foster football development across Africa and Europe. This agreement, formalised by CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe and UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin in Vancouver, Canada, aims to deepen collaboration in essential […]
Ghana to host the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in 2027
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has awarded Ghana the hosting rights for the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations 2027, coinciding with the nation’s 70th anniversary of independence. This highlights Ghana’s rich football heritage and its vital role in African football development. This will be Ghana’s second time hosting the tournament, having previously done […]
Record-breaking prize money awaits CAF inter-club winners
The finals of the CAF Champions League and TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup are set to offer more than just continental glory; the winners in the 2025/26 season will receive record-breaking prize money. In the Champions League final, South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns will face Morocco’s AS FAR, while Algeria’s USM Alger will compete against Egypt’s Zamalek […]
Emmanuel Eboué opens up about a difficult family situation
Former Arsenal and Ivory Coast defender Emmanuel Eboue has opened up about the drastic turn his life took after his breakup with the mother of his three children. During an appearance on the 5th House Podcast, the 42-year-old shared how legal issues ultimately left him financially devastated in England, the country where he enjoyed the […]
Hussein Mohamed suspended as Kenya Football Federation president
The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has suspended its president, Hussein Mohamed, amid a major scandal that is shaking the country’s football community. In a statement released on Friday, the federation announced that Mohamed has been temporarily removed from his position while an investigation into serious claims of governance and ethical breaches is underway. The FKF […]
Former Nigerian striker Michael Eneramo died during a match
Former Nigerian striker Michael Eneramo has died after collapsing during a friendly match, likely from a cardiac arrest. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced he was 40 years old and fell just five minutes into the second half in Kaduna. Eneramo played 10 times for the Super Eagles and had successful stints in clubs across […]
Ghana unveils Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz ahead of World Cup
The Ministry of Sports and Recreation and the Ghana Football Association introduced Carlos Queiroz as the new head coach of Ghana’s national football team, the Black Stars, on April 23. He will lead the team in this year’s World Cup. Carlos Queiroz, a Portuguese coach, spoke to the media about his role ahead of the […]
Ismaila Sarr wraps up Crystal Palace win over Fiorentina
Senegal’s Ismaila Sarr was on target as Crystal Palace defeated Fiorentina 3-0 in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League quarter-final. This victory brings them closer to reaching a major European semi-final. Jean-Philippe Mateta scored his first goal in over three months from a penalty in the 24th minute after Evann Guessand was fouled […]
Carlos Queiroz appointed as Ghana head coach ahead of World Cup
Former Manchester United assistant coach Carlos Queiroz is now the head coach of Ghana’s national football team for the upcoming World Cup. The 73-year-old Portuguese coach takes over from Otto Addo, who was fired on March 31 after the team lost friendly matches to Germany and Austria. Ghana, known as the Black Stars, is in […]