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...
Q&A with Robin Zentner of Mainz
Robin, it's Matchday 34. Describe the scenario. Four stadiums with teams fighting to stay up. Four clubs with the chance of a really great weekend or the saddest weekend of the year. Describe the situation at the bottom of...
Bundesliga finale beckons for Bayer Leverkusen
The curtain is set to fall on yet another highly memorable Bundesliga season, but not before a final matchday – with plenty still at stake – is played out.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen secured the championship title for the first time...
Africa’s stadium boom can be used to build prosperity beyond sports
Africa is witnessing rapid investment in sports infrastructure, with Morocco building the largest football stadium in the world ahead of the 2030 World Cup. Experts believe the conditions now exist for this infrastructure to drive economic prosperity.
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Football stars boost tech investment in Francophone Africa’s rising hubs
Overseas football stars hailing from Francophone Africa are upping their game in startup investments, driving a surge in deal value and volume for the region.
Conrad Onyango, bird story agency
French footballers have joined the growing roster of investors, alongside venture...