Experts predict dominance and potential upsets in AFCON 2025 group stages following fixture reveal
CAF has unveiled the fixture schedule for the 2025 AFCON qualifiers. The group stage kicks off in September 2024 and wraps up in November 2024, with two match days each in September, October, and November.
By Oliver Ochieng
The draw for...
Nigeria, Kenya and Zambia handed tricky FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup groups
African representatives in the FIFA U-17 World Cup; Nigeria, Kenya and Zambia learn their group stage opponents, ahead of the tournament in October.
By Oliver Ochieng
African representatives in the upcoming FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup were handed tricky groups, following...
Kenya, Nigeria and Zambia on the verge of U17 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualification
The FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup is a biennial international women's association football tournament for female players under the age of 17. Three African teams will participate in this year’s edition, in the Dominican Republic.
By Oliver Ochieng
Kenya, Nigeria and...
Lesotho leads giants as 2026 World Cup qualifiers heat up
Lesotho's Crocodiles are leading Group C, which includes continental giants South Africa and Nigeria, along with Zimbabwe. These fierce football battles are happening across the CAF confederation as teams vie to fill Africa's nine spots in the 2026 World...
Vision FC promoted to Rwanda Premier League
Vision FC
Vision Football Club and Rutsiro FC have both been promoted to the Rwanda Premier League also known as Primus National League with one game remaining in the second division league playoffs.
Vision FC earned their spot despite losing 2-3...
bird TenX: 10 African players who dominated European leagues in the 2023/24 season
From England to Germany, Spain to Italy, and France, players of African descent played pivotal roles in securing silverware for various clubs across Europe's top leagues. Even in clubs that fell short of trophies, African players made a significant...
CAF and FIFA confirm schedule for for June’s World Cup 2026™ African Qualifiers
The Confederation of African Football - CAF and FIFA have confirmed the dates and kick-off times for the highly anticipated June's World Cup 2026™ African Qualifiers
These are exciting times ahead for African nations as they continue their journey towards...
‘Eat, dream football culture’ propels Al Ahly to 12th CAF Champions League title
Al Ahly has reigned supreme in the CAF first-tier club championship ever since winning for the first time, in 1982. The Egyptian club won nine more times between 1982 and 2023, when they won again. Their latest 2024 victory...
Tanzania, South Africa reign supreme in CAF African Schools Football Championship
At a packed Amaan Stadium, Tanzania were crowned champions in front of their home supporters after defeating defending champions Guinea 1-0 in the boys’ competition, while South Africa beat Morocco 5-4 via post-match penalties to win the girls’ crown....
CAF African Schools Football Championship takes centre stage in Zanzibar
Winners of both the boys’ and girls’ competitions will each receive US$ 300,000 prize money, with runners-up each receiving US$ 200,000. Bronze medalists will each take home US$ 150,000.
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Future African football stars are chasing Confederations...