African News
Senegal stun Brazil in Lisbon friendly
In an enthralling clash between two football giants, Senegal, the reigning champions of Africa, triumphed 4-2 over Brazil in a highly-anticipated international friendly on Tuesday night in Lisbon,...
Ghana set for Congo U23 AFCON test in Morocco
Ghana Black Meteors will face Congo in their opener of the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations kick-off this weekend in Morocco. Having departed from Accra on Monday, 12th June, the Black Meteors arrived in...
Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi relishes Sierra Leone face-off
Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been speaking ahead of the Super Eagles Group A Cup of Nations qualifying contest against Sierra Leone at the Liberian capital on Sunday. Awoniyi, 25, is...
Iwobi, Iheanancho, Ehizibue named in Nigeria squad for Sierra Leone doubleheader
Nigeria national team coach Gernot Rohr has named his 24-man squad for this month 2021 African Cup Of Nations doubleheader against Sierra Leone. The Super Eagles are leading Group L after victory...
CAF named Commercial Director Bah as Acting General Secretary
The Confederation of African Football's Commercial Director Abdelmounaïm Bah has been appointed as Acting General Secretary, BBC Sport reports Caf convened an Emergency Committee meeting on Tuesday...
WAFU: Liberia edge Gambia to reach last four
First-half goals from Margaret Stewart and Kankties Sayee were enough for Liberia to progress to the semi-finals of the tournament, after edging Gambia 2-1 in Makeni on Monday evening. It was the...
Dr Peter Kamaku to officiate Nig, Sierra Leone qualifier
Kenyan officials will officiate crucial Sierra Leone 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Nigeria on March 27 at the Asaba-Stephen Keshi Stadium. Photo Credit Kelly Ayodi Referee Dr Peter Waweru...
WAFU Recap: Sierra Queens must win against Senegal to be safe
Sierra Leone kicked off their WAFU ‘A’ Women’s Cup campaign with a barren draw in their opening two matches against Cape Verde and Guinea respectively at the Bo City stadium, in the Southern...
Sierra Queens to launch Wafu Women’s tourney against Cape Verde
Sierra Leone will kick start the maiden edition of women's Wafu Zone A tournament involving eight teams in the Southern Province on Tuesday, 25 February at the Bo City stadium. Eight nations were...
Stadium named after Stephen Keshi to host Nig vs SL
The Nigeria football body, NFF has announced Asaba as the location the Super Eagles of Nigeria will take on Leone Stars of Sierra Leone. Nigeria will host Sierra Leone in the Delta state capital on...
Mali’s striker Marega quits match in another racist saga
Porto striker Moussa Marega left the pitch in protest of being subject to racist insults during his side's 2-1 win away to Vitoria Guimaraes in Portugal's Primeira Liga on Sunday, France 24...
Victor Osimhen injury scare for Nigeria
Striker Victor Osimhen has given Nigeria an injury scare ahead of next month’s 2021 AFCON doubleheader against Sierra Leone. The Nigerian international was subbed off in the 80th in Lille's 2-0 win...
Draw for Wafu Women’s Sierra Leone 2020 released
The group phase draws of the West African Football Union (Wafu Zone A) completed at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Sierra Leone on Saturday. The tournament billed to run from 25 February to 7 March...
Nike unveil Nigeria new kit ahead of Sierra Leone doubleheader
Nigeria and their kit manufacturer Nike, have unveiled a new eye-catching jersey ahead of their 2021 African Cup Of Nations qualifiers against Sierra Leone next month. The Super Eagles of Nigeria...
Fatma Samoura’s CAF mandate not extended
The Confederation of African Football's (Caf) Executive Committee has voted not to renew the mandate of Fifa's secretary-general Fatma Samoura who had been working as General Delegate for Africa for...
Young Sierra Queens out for revenge against Senegal
Road to Costa Rica/Panama Preliminary Round, Return Leg Senegal with a goal advantage over Sierra Leone Venue Pikin Stadium in Senegal Saturday, 1st February 2020 Sierra Leone U-20 women’s...
Cameroon’s defender Moukoudi joins Boro
Cameroon's AS Saint Etienne centre back Harold Moukoudi has joined Middleborough on loan until the end of the season. "The 22-year-old Cameroon international became our fourth signing of the January...
Nuno da Costa in Forest squad for trip to Birmingham
Cape Verde international, Nuno Da Costa, has been included in the Nottingham Forest side for their trip to Birmingham on Saturday. The striker joined the Championship side for an undisclosed fee...
Former Super Eagles, Udinese star Obodo escapes death
Former Super Eagles Midfielder Christian Obodo survived a ghastly auto accident along Ozoro road in Delta State, over the weekend. According to sources close to the former Udinese of Italy...
CAF CL: Zamalek, Raja, Esperance & Wydad advance
Egyptian side Zamalek advanced to the CAF Champions League quarter-finals after Zesco United’s draw against Primeiro de Agosto. Zesco's 1-1 final scoreline against Primeiro de Agosto on Saturday end...
Nigerian Victor Moses delighted after joining Inter Milan
Chelsea winger, Victor Moses is delighted after completed a loan move to Italian giant Inter Milan. The Italian side announced the signing of former Super Eagles forward from Chelsea on a six-month...