Nigeria’s road to U20 World Cup almost complete
Nigeria is the only African nation to qualify for every edition of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup, since the competition began in 2002.
AFCON 2025: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly, and Why African Football Is...
For more than two decades, I have watched African football from almost every angle as a commentator, pundit, journalist, broadcaster, critic, sports industry leader, and from inside the corporate side of the global sports business.
And I say this with...
Beyond Football: How Africa Can Build Sports Franchises and Futures
Africa has never lacked passion for sport. From dusty community pitches to packed stadiums, sport is woven into the continent’s social fabric. Football, in particular, has long been Africa’s most powerful cultural and emotional connector. Yet while the passion...
AFCON, Host Country Decisions, and Why African Football Needs an “Imbizo”
AFCON, Host Country Decisions, and Why African Football Needs an “Imbizo”
CAF’s recent decision to move the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) from a biennial tournament to a four-year cycle, alongside the introduction of an African Nations League, may appear...
CAF expands WAFCON to 16 teams ahead of 2026 edition in Morocco
Members of the executive committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) have approved the expansion of the TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON from 12 to 16 teams.
CHAN reaches quarterfinal stage as experts predict an all-East African final
The stage is now set for quarterfinal clashes on Friday August 22, and Saturday, August 23, 2025 in Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, Kampala and Zanzibar.
The TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 has reached the crucial quarterfinal stage, with all...
East Africa’s upgraded stadiums spark a robust vision for sports tourism
Co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) convenes Africa’s most skilled footballers to East African pitches. The tournament has catalyzed a reimagining of sports tourism and infrastructure in East Africa.
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East Africa welcomes CHAN 2024: Will Kenya, Uganda or Tanzania seize the moment and...
Teams are rearing to go as momentum continues to build ahead of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 kick-off.
East African neighbours Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania are co-hosting the tournament from August 2-30, 2025, with Tanzania expected to set...
Meet WAFCON’s trailblazing Rwandan referee twins
The former footballers turned Rwandese referring trailblazers, were among the over 30 match officials selected by the Confederations of African Football (CAF) to assume responsibility on the pitch during the tournament which is drawing to its close.
Oliver Ochieng
The 2024...
CHAN 2024 co-hosts enter final preparations with CECAFA mini-tournament
Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania are gearing up for a four-nation mini-tournament in Arusha, Tanzania, from 21 to 27 July, in a move aimed at ramping up their CHAN preparations.
Oliver Ochieng
The 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) co-hosts Kenya, Uganda...