African News
Nigeria to Start Women’s WC Campaign against Canada
Africa's formidable side, Super Falcons of Nigeria, will open their FIFA Women's World Cup against Olympic champions Canada at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium on Friday. Of...
Sierra Leone to know 2026 WC group opponents on Thursday
The 2026 World Cup will see an increase of participating countries to 48, meaning more spots for African teams as Sierra Leone is in line to know their challengers. The West African state has never...
Morocco win first U23 AFCON defeating Egypt
Host Morocco defeated defending champions Egypt 2-1 in extra time at home in Rabat on Saturday (8 July). Both teams and Mali booked their places in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Morocco came from...
Uganda named Serbian Milutin Sredojevic as new head coach
Serbian Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has been reappointed as Uganda head coach on a three-year deal barely a fortnight after he parted company with the Football Association of Zambia. The Serbian, who...
Ghana’s Andre Ayew agrees to join Qatari side Al Sadd
Qatari side Al Sadd SC have confirmed reaching an agreement to sign Ghana Black Stars skipper Andre Ayew. The Ghanian forward departed Swansea City after his contract expires last month. He played...
Al-Ahly ease past Chiefs to win record 10th CAF Champions League
The Egyptian giant club Al Ahly dominated their South African counterparts Kaizer Chiefs 3-0 to win their 10th African Champion League title with goals from Mohamed Sherif, Magdi Afsha, and Amr...
West Brom, Brentford in race to sign Trevoh Chalobah
Trevoh Chalobah has been a transfer target for both West Bromwich Albion and newly-promoted Premier side Brentford. The Sierra Leonean-born versatile player is currently with Chelsea’s squad for...
FC Copenhagen attacker Mohamed Daramy on AC Milan radar
Danish journalist David E. Bastian-Moeller has given an insight on AC Milan’s reported interest in signing Mohamed Daramy from Copenhagen. In recent weeks, Daramy has been on the Italian giant radar...
Nigerian Peter Etebo joins Watford on loan from Stoke City
Watford has completed the signing of Nigerian midfielder Oghenekaro Peter Etebo from Stoke City. The newly-promoted Premier League side contracted the player on a season-long loan deal, with an...
Daniel Akpeyi committed to break trophy jinx with Kaizer Chiefs
Nigerian goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has expressed his commitment to go a step forward in winning CAF Champions League final with Kaizer Chiefs. The South African giant will face defending champions...
Raja creep, Kabylie cruise Into CAF Confederation Cup final
Raja Casablanca of Morocco and JS Kabylie of Algeria made contrasting entries on Sunday to the final of the CAF Confederation Cup in Benin next month Title favourites Raja edged 2020 runners-up...
Al Ahly ease past Esperance into Champions League final
Holders Al Ahly thrashed 10-man Esperance 3-0 on the night and 4-0 on aggregate as they book a date with South African Kaizer Chiefs for the July 17 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League grand final....
CAF confirms dates for Champions League, Confed Cup new campaign
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have confirmed that the 2021/22 club's competitions will commence 10 September 2021 with the first round of the preliminaries, while the group stages will...
Sierra Leone returns to African Cup of Nations after 25-year wait
A 19-min spot-kick converted by Sierra Leone striker Kei Kamara was enough as the Leone Stars won the final spot for the 33rd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations to be played in Cameroon 9 January...
Crucial Sierra Leone-Benin tie in another Covid-19 row
Reports reaching this medium have confirmed Sierra Leone officials are contesting the result of six players who allegedly tested positive for Covid 19 in Guinea. The news was received when the...
Sierra Leone, Benin to play behind closed doors
Guinean Football Federation has turned down Sierra Leone Football Association request to accept 30% of fans for Monday crucial decider. The SLFA made their request through the Confederation of...
Tunisian Haythem Guirat to handle S/Leone, Benin cracker
Tunisian referee Haythem Guirat will take charge of the crucial decider between Sierra Leone and Benin, to be played on Monday, June 14, at the Stade Général Lansana Conté de Nongo, Guinea. Guirat...
Sullay Kaikai, Idris Kanu to join Sierra Leone squad for Benin qualifier
Sullay Kaikai and Peterborough striker Idriss Kanu both expected to arrive in Freetown this evening to join Leone Stars preparation, Football Sierra Leone understands. Sierra Leone will take on...
Hot contender Michael undecided for FA race despite CAS greenlight
Rodney Michael has been successfully 'cleared' by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) to contest as a presidential candidate but says he will decide in 24 hours after extensive consultation....
Ahead of Sierra Leone cracker, Benin set friendly with Zambia
Benin Football Federation has announced a friendly date with Zambia to be played at the Mathieu Kérékou Stadium Tuesday, June 8 in Cotonou. Immediately after their preparation, they will be...
Al Ahly sink Berkane in Super Cup to win 21st African title
Goals from Mohamed Sherif and Salah Mohsen in the second half were enough as Al Ahly of Egypt 2-0 triumph over Renaissance Berkane of Morocco in the CAF Super Cup earned them their 21st African...