Osimhen, Awoniyi & Chukwueze named in Nigeria’s squad
Coach José Santos Peseiro has invited captain Serie top striker Victor James Osimhe, Nottingham Forest attacker Taiwo Awoniyi and Samuel Chukwueze of Villarreal FC, Spain, in his 23-man squad for...
Middlesbrough midfielder Kamil Conteh in line for Nigeria tie
Middlesbrough midfielder Kamil Conteh is among 12 foreign-based players named in Sierra Leone's provisional squad for their forthcoming AFCON qualifier against Nigeria. In the just concluded season,...
Nigeria to open camp for Sierra Leone on June 11
Ahead of their (Match-day five) 2023 Africa Nations Cup qualifier against Sierra Leone, Nigeria will open camp in Lagos on June 11. Super Eagles will hold training at Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan,...
Over Ebola: CAF denies LIB’s request to change Afcon qualifier venue
The Confederation of African Football (Caf) has turned down a request from the Liberia Football Association (LFA) to move Sunday’s crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifier away from the Democratic...
Horoya in CAF CL last eight after beating Pirates
Orlando Pirates suffered a 2-1 defeat in Conakry, Guinea to Horoya AC at the Stade du 28 Septembre in their final group match on Saturday. As a result, the Guinean side progressed to the...
Asec Mimosas on the road for CAF CL quarterfinal spot
ASEC Mimosas must beat Nigerian side Lobi Stars to increase any hopes for a place in the quarterfinals of this year's CAF Champions League. The two West African sides lock horns in their final group...
CAF saddened by shock death of Kenyan official
A top Kenyan football official Hussein Swaleh was named among the 157 people killed on the Ethiopian Airlines plane that crashed on Sunday. Mr Swaleh, a former secretary general of Kenya's Football...
Holders Esperance down Horoya to reach Quarter-finals
CAF Champions League holders Esperance proved too strong at home as they defeat Guinean club Horoya 2-0 in Group B on Friday to become this year's first quarter-finalist. The sixteen-time Guinean...
CAF CL: Horoya AC set for tough cracker in Tunisia
Sixteen-time Guinean Champions Horoya AC departed Conakry for their crucial Total African Champions League tie against Esperance de Tunis on Friday. Both sides played to a 1-1 draw in their first...
Reports: Herman Tsinga collapse and die in Libreville
Herman Tsinga, who was playing in the Gabonese first division, died after collapsing during a game in Libreville, local media reported on Monday. Tsinga, 30, a striker for Akanda FC, collapsed in...
Premiership: Mahrez, Wilfried Zaha on target
Algerian international Riyad Mahrez scored Manchester City only goal as they beat Bournemouth 1-0 at the Dean Court, currently known as the Vitality Stadium on Saturday. The midfielder opened the...
African representatives to face tough Fifa U-20 World Cup
Senegal, Nigeria, Mali and South Africa have all been handed a tough draw ahead of the U-20 World Cup in Poland. This year's U-20 World Cup is expected to be played across six venues running from 23...
AFCON 2019: Hosts Egypt named six venues for finals
AFCON 2019: Hosts Egypt named six venues for finals. Africa Cup of Nations 2019 hosts Egypt, has named six venues across five cities for the new 24 teams tournament to be played between 21 June – 19...
Mali, Senegal lock horns in search of first U20 continental glory
Mali will lock horns against unbeaten Senegal on Sunday in the final of the Total U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Niamey. Both nations are going into this contest searching for first U-20 continental...
SLFA’s Johansen calls for calm before the storm at CAF
Sierra Leone's Isha Johansen has called on the Confederation of African Football, CAF to a sitting before it internal squabbling gets out of control. The embattled SLFA boss, who is still under...
CAF CL: Horoya edge Platinum, Mamelodi Sundowns held in Abidjan
Guinean top-flight side Horoya beat Zimbabwean club Platinum 2-0 in their Caf Champions League Group B at Stade du 28 Septembre in Conakry on Tuesday. As a result, Horoya have moved up to second...
Nigeria, South Africa book FIFA U-20 World Cup places
Nigeria and South Africa have booked their FIFA U-20 World Cup places after Friday wins at the Under 20 Africa Cup of Nations in Niger. The 22nd edition of the FIFA U-20 World Cup is slated to be...
Bance returns to Burkina Faso to join US des Forces Armées.
Burkina Faso international Aristide Bance in a surprise move has returned to his home country to join US des Forces Armées until end of the season. The former Beerschot A.C striker, who has been...
Chiheb Ellili leaves Tunisian side Club Africain after heavy defeat
Club African head coach, Chiheb Ellili, has departed the club following an 8-0 thrashing by TP Mazambe in the African Champions’ League group stage. The Congolese side emphatically proved too strong...
CAF Champions League: Horoya AC beat Platinum in Zimbabwe
CAF Champions League: Horoya AC beat Platinum in Zimbabwe Guinean top-side Horoya AC survived in Zimbabwe after a narrow 1-0 win over FC Platinum in their CAF Champions League Group B match at the...
Nigerian striker Christian Osaguona signs for Iranian club
Iran's Persian Gulf Pro League side Zob Ahan SC have confirmed the signing of Nigeria national Ighodaro Christian Osaguona. The 28-year-old forward has joined the Isfahan-based football club until...

















