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Al Ahly secure crucial away win, Chiefs falter in CAF Confed duties
Along with the popular CAF Champions League, the Confederations Cup second preliminary round featured several surprising results this weekend, particu... read more
‘Osimhen could play for any team in the world’
Galatasaray and Nigeria star Victor Osimhen received support from an unlikely source recently following his side’s 4-1 loss to Barcelona in the UEFA C... read more
Ajayi: Hull needs to create its own history
Nigerian defender Semi Ajayi has urged Hull City to create its “own history” as the club continues to punch above its weight in the Premier League. Th... read more
CAF CL and CC: Zamalek, Al Ahly and Pyramids Claim First-Leg Advantage
Four action-packed CAF inter-club second preliminary round first-leg matches took place on Friday. In the Champions League, Egyptian powerhouses Pyram... read more
Nigeria’s Iheanacho Shatters 63-Year Turkish Record
Nigerian star Kelechi Iheanacho has set Turkish football ablaze since joining Bursaspor from Scottish giants Celtic in July 2026. From August 9 to Oct... read more
Red Arrows fired up for Chiefs, Al Ahly head to Uganda
The CAF Confederation Cup opens its second qualifying round with 16 first-leg matches across Africa this weekend, headlined by a Southern African derb... read more
TP Mazembe v Club Africain headlines Champions League action
The heavyweight meeting of TP Mazembe and Club Africain headlines the CAF Champions League action this weekend, as 16 second qualifying round ties get... read more
‘It’s nice to see Nigerian players on the big stage’
Barcelona star Karim Adeyemi spoke glowingly of Victor Osimhen’s impact in European football as the Nigerian star continues to shine as one of footbal... read more
Hakimi dreams of Ballon d’Or triumph
As one of the world’s leading right-backs currently, Paris Saint Germain and Morocco national team star Achraf Hakimi recently expressed his wishes to... read more
Baleba backed for big first season at Man Utd
Cameroonian midfielder Carlos Baleba has been backed to play a major role for Manchester United this season by club legend Jaap Stam. Baleba has only ... read more
Diallo rips into Red Devils following Atletico loss
In what has been a whirlwind start to the 2026/27 campaign for Manchester United, Amad Diallo was one of the latest stars to express discontent at the... read more
‘Fresh injury setback’ – Ivory Coast’s Touré in a race against time
Ivorian winger Bazoumana Touré suffered another frustrating injury setback after being forced off in the 90th minute of Monday’s match against Coventr... read more
‘A Special Talent’ – Simeone on Nigeria’s Lookman
Nigerian star Ademola Lookman received high praise from Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone for his impressive statistics and strong one-on-one capa... read more
Semenyo: ‘Every goal that I’ve written down has manifested’
Manchester City and Ghana national team star Antoine Semenyo recently revealed a unique method he used to keep himself motivated as one of the best Af... read more
Benin Assistant Coach Criticises Argentina Treatment
Benin assistant coach Tunde Adelakun voiced deep frustration over the hostile reception his players encountered from the opposing squad and security p... read more
Shikabala Slams Al Ahly After Zamalek’s Derby Defeat
Former Zamalek captain Mahmoud Abdel-Razek Shikabala criticised Al Ahly’s tactical display in the Cairo derby despite their victory over the weekend. ... read more
Simba Boss Claims Tanzania’s Kariakoo Bigger Than Soweto Derby
Simba SC head coach Steve Barker claims the Kariakoo Derby between his side and Young Africans eclipses South Africa’s Soweto Derby. The South African... read more
Mosimane: ‘Where Bafana lacked’
Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane has given insights into lessons learned from South Africa’s showing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup following the recent... read more
United goalkeeper lauds Baleba introduction
Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens believes that Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba gave a good account of himself after making his club debut ... read more
“I’ve Been Waiting for This”: Ivorian and Madrid star Diomandé
Ivorian winger Yan Diomandé expressed immense joy after scoring his first official goal for Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu. The 19-year-old’s de... read more
Wenger Insists World Cup Glory is Within Reach for Africa
At the CAF Strategy Conference in Cabo Verde, Arsène Wenger highlighted that improved tactical discipline helped nine African teams reach the 2026 Wor... read more