African News
Morocco beat Mali to set U17 final date with Senegal
Morocco’s goalkeeper Taha Benrhozil was brilliant, saving three of eight penalties as they defeated Mali 6-5 to make their first-ever TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final at the...
Three West African nations qualify for FIFA U17 World Cup
At the Fifa U17 World Cup this year, Africa will be represented by these four nations Burkina Faso, Mali, Senegal and Morocco - Three impressive sides from West Africa and one from North Africa. ...
Morocco and Senegal pick U17 World Cup tickets
Senegal and Morocco have qualified for the FIFA U-17 World Cup to be held from 10 November to 2 December 2023 after reaching the CAF U17 Afcon semi-finals on Wednesday. West African giant Senegal...
WAFU Cup: Resilient Sierra Leone limp out as Eagles progress
Sierra Leone became the sixth team to exit this year WAFU Cup of Nations knockout encounter after a 2-0 defeat to Nigeria's home-based Eagles at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium on Monday evening....
WAFU Cup: Salisu Yusuf names local Eagles squad for Sierra Leone
Super Eagles home-based coach, Salisu Yusuf, has included Ikechukwu Ezenwa and Dele Ajiboye in his 18-man squad for the West African Football Union (WAFU) Cup of Nations event in Ghana. Local hero...
#WCQ Mohamed Salah scores as Egypt go top of Group E
Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah scored the winner against Uganda in their fourth Group E, 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier match to helped his country to a 1-0 on Tuesday at the Borg El-Arab Stadium in...
#WCQ Partey hat-trick inspires Ghana first win in Group E
Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Teye Partey scored a hat-trick and Richmond Boakye netted twice as Ghana defeated Congo-Brazzaville 5-1 to revive their faint Russia 2018 World Cup qualification...
Road to Russia: Nigeria down African champions Cameroon
The Super Eagles of Nigeria made it three wins from three in their qualifying race as they edged closer towards 2018 World Cup, with a 4-0 win over Cameroon on Friday, at the Godswill Akpabio...
Liverpool agree on fee for Guinean Naby Keita from RB Leipzig
Liverpool has agreed on a club record fee to sign Guinean offensive midfielder Naby Keita from RB Leipzig next year July 2018. The fee will be a record for Liverpool as it stands and will surpass...
Nigerian defender Omeruo pens new Chelsea deal; joins Kasimpasa
English defending champions Chelsea have handed Kenneth Omeruo pictured a new contract. Omeruo has signed a new contract until 2020 and joined Turkish side Kasimpasa on a season-long loan. He has...
Rohr names Mikel Obi, 22 others for battles with Cameroon
Team captain Mikel John Obi and forward Odion Ighalo are back, and Israel –based marksman Anthony Nwakaeme gets a first call as Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr, on Tuesday released his...
Ivory Coast book 2018 CHAN spot, holders DR Congo knocked out
Ivory Coast narrowly overcame Niger 1-0 in the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers on Saturday in the second leg tie of the West Zone B qualifier at the Stade Robert Champroux in...
Sierra Leone striker dedicates goals to mudslide and flood victims.
Sierra Leone international Mohamed Buya Turay was joined by Ivorian footballer Abdul Razak as he dedicated his goals against Malmo FF to victims of Monday 14 August, devastating mudslide and...
Senegal defender signs contract extension at Anderlecht
Senegal international Kara Mbodji has reportedly signed a new one-year contract extension at Anderlecht, which will keep him at the club until 2020. The 6ft 3-inch defender played a pivotal role for...
City agree deal to sign Nigerian Olarenwaju Kayode from Austria Vienna
Manchester City have agreed on a deal to sign Nigerian striker Olarenwaju Kayode, Football Sierra Leone understands. It is believed Kayode, who was the top scorer in Austria's top flight last season...
Sierra Leone names 24 local Stars in preparation for Nigeria Super Eagles
Sierra Leone have named a 24-man provisional squad nationwide for training ahead of the West African Football Union (WAFU) Cup of Nations to be played in Ghana next month. The national home-based...
Nigerian attacker Iheanacho finalises move from Man City to Leicester
Manchester City Nigerian youngster, Kelechi Iheanacho have signed a five year-deal with Leicester City for an undisclosed fee. The 20-year-old striker could even make his first appearance in a City...
Francisco Filho appointed as the new coach of Mauritius
Mauritius have named former assistant to Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United, Joaquim Francisco Filho as their new head coach. The president of the Mauritius Football Association, Samir Sobha,...
Ghanaian midfielder joins Bursaspor on loan
Ghanaian international Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has joined Turkish top-flight club Bursaspor on a season long loan from Italian club Udinese. The powerful midfielder, who will be playing in the Super...
Sierra Leone to face Nigeria in WAFU tourney
Sierra Leone home-based national team, has been paired against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the first round knockout clash of the 2017 WAFU tournament. The draw which was conducted last Thursday,...
Cameroon ‘ready’ to host expanded AFCON in 2019
The next Africa Cup of Nations hosts can cater for an expanded 24-team finals, says the head of Cameroon's FA. After sweeping changes to the Nations Cup this week, the Central African nation will...