African News
Egypt to defend U23 Afcon title against host Morocco
The Egyptians emerged triumphant in the first semi-final of the CAF U-23 Africa Cup of Nations following a 1-0 win over their West African counterpart Guinea on Tuesday to reach the final. As a...
Guinea book U23 AFCON semis spot behind Morocco
Guinea secured a U23 Africa Cup of Nations semifinal spot on Friday evening, coming from a goal down to draw 1-1 against Ghana, who crashed out of the competition. The Guineans ended up second...
Ex-Sierra Leone coach McKinstry guides Gor Mahia to 20th title
Ex-Sierra Leone head coach Jonathan McKinstry says it was a special moment for the newly crowned Kenya Champions Gor Mahia FC. Coach McKinstry, a UEFA Pro Coach and professional football manager,...
South African player Motjeka Madisha killed in car crash
Just two weeks after the death of teammate Anele Ngcongca, who passed in a similar circumstance, Mamelodi Sundowns defender Motjeka Madisha has died after a motor vehicle accident Sunday early...
Sierra Leone ends 2020 FIFA ranking at 116
With no more games to play this year, the Sierra Leone senior A team have ended 2020 as the 116th best-ranked team, according to the final Fifa’s world ranking announced Thursday, December 10th. The...
Recap: Mohamed Magdy nets Al Ahly’s winner in all-Egypt final
A top-class strike from Mohamed Magdy in the 87th-minute was enough to seal a 2-1 Al Ahly victory over Cairo rivals Zamalek in the first-ever one-legged African Champions League final behind closed...
Sierra Leone four places up in FIFA ranking
The Leone Stars of Sierra Leone moved up to 116th from 120th in November 26th FIFA ranking announced. John Keister's men steeped up to four places in the grading released by the football world's...
Fifa boots CAF president Ahmad Ahmad with five-year ban
The head of Confederation of African Football, Ahmad Ahmad, has been suspended by FIFA for five years for corruption. The Madagascar-born has been president of the Confederation of African Football...
Ivorian FA boss Augustin Sidy dies from Covid-19
The President of the Ivorian Football Federation, (FIF) Augustin Sidy Diallo has been confirmed dead on Saturday, November 20, 2020, at aged 61 after contracting the deadly covid-19 pandemic. ...
AFCON: Algeria, Senegal, Tunisia & Mali join Cameroon
Four nations have joined Cameroon for the 2021 Total Africa Cup of Nations final next year after Tuesday (17 November 2020) qualifiers were concluded. The 33rd edition is slated for January and...
FC Kallon’s Samura in for skipper Bangura, Kei, Alhaji in attack
Three changes from the first leg as FC Kallon defender Abu-Bakar Samura to start against Nigeria as a replacement for skipper Umaru Bangura. FC Zire defender Alie Sesay will start on the bench. Live...
Sierra Leone must not be complacent in Nigeria rematch
John Keister's men must be brewing with confidence going into matchday four of the African Cup of Nations qualifier at the Siaka Steven Stadium on Tuesday. Leone Stars must replicate a reverse...
Kelechi Iheanacho, Paul Onuachu in line to replace injured Victor Osimhen
Nigeria German coach Gernot Rohr has confirmed that Napoli striker Victor Osimhen will miss Tuesday's Africa Cup of Nations return qualifier against Sierra Leone in Freetown. However, Rohr still has...
AFCON: Benin Squirrels out to close gap in Group L
The Squirrels of Benin will be eyeing a back to back win in the qualifying race to Cameroon 2022 when they take on Lesotho this afternoon. At the Au Stade Charles DeGaulle, Benin will go toe to toe...
Coach John Keister lauds famous Sierra Leone comeback
After guided his side to one of Africa's most famous comeback in Nigeria, Sierra Leone coach John Keister has applauded his super subs on Friday. All four of Keister's changes providing the...
Buya, Kei Kamara in attack, official debut for Kevin Wright
Hebei Fortune China striker Mohamed Buya Turay, and MLS fifth all-time top scorer, Kei Kamara, to lead the Leone Stars attack against Nigeria. Keister’s men face with a tough away job at the Samuel...
Sierra Leone Coach John Keister calls for a positive approach
Sierra Leone national head coach John Keister has urged his players to have the right mentality and belief going into matchday three of the African Cup of Nations qualifier in Nigeria. Keister's men...
Bundu, Medo, Strasser & four others arrive Leone Stars camp
Anderlecht attacker Mustapha Bundu, Finland-based experienced midfielder Mohamed Medo Kamara, Orebro SK left-back Kevin Wright, Queens Park Rangers right-back Osman Kakay have all arrived and...
Sierra Leone a tough place to win – Joseph Yobo
The Nigeria assistant coach Joseph Yobo has warned Eagles players to settle for nothing less than three points when they face off against Sierra Leone on Friday. Nigeria will host Sierra Leone at...
CAF confirm empty stadium Afcon matches
The Confederation oF African Football, CAF have confirmed that all November African Nations Cup qualifiers to be played behind closed doors. CAF says all matches will be played in an empty stadium...
Nigeria blow: Defender Omeruo to miss Nigeria, S/Leone tie
Nigeria defender Kenneth Omeruo is set to Miss Super Eagles game against Sierra Leone at the newly refurbished Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City 13th November. Omeruo, 27, who signed for...