Enyimba – Rivers clash all about Nigerian football bragging rights
The CAF Confederation Cup was founded following the merger of the now-defunct CAF Cup and African Cup Winners' Cup. No Nigerian club has ever won the competition in its present format. So when Enyimba International and Rivers United go...
Rohr names Nigeria squad for AFCON qualifiers vs Benin, Lesotho
Head coach of Nigeria's national team, Gernot Rohr, has called up 24 players ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Benin Republic and Lesotho.
Enyimba International goalkeeper, John Noble has been called up following his sparkling displays...
Morocco defeat Mali to become first back-to-back CHAN champions
Morocco became the first back-to-back winners of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) when they scored twice after corners to defeat Mali 2-0 in the final in Yaounde Sunday.
Soufiane Bouftini broke the deadlock on 69 minutes and captain Ayoub el...
Rwanda eyes African football to boost tourism, increase air traffic and grow grassroots football
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled Rwanda as a key sponsor for the inaugural edition of the African Football League. This partnership will prominently feature the well-known 'Visit Rwanda' campaign within the continent. The strategic collaboration aims...
CAF approves seven Nigerian Stadiums for 2020 World Cup qualifiers
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have approved seven Nigerian Stadiums for use ahead of 2022 World Cup qualifying. They include the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, National Stadium, Abuja, Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium Port Harcourt and Stephen Keshi Asaba.The other three...
Osho demands positive result in Cairo to aid qualification
Enyimba coach Fatai Osho has insisted his side get a positive result when they face Pyramids FC in the CAF Confederation Cup this weekend.
The Aba Elephants travelled to the 30 June Air Defence Stadium in Cairo for a date...
Senegal’s Young Lions Triumph in 2023 Under-20 Afcon as CAF Champions League action intensifies
Senegal bagged their first Under-20 Afcon trophy after losing out three times. More thrilling action is expected in African football as Africa’s top clubs square off in the on-going champions league.
African football fans across the continent were granted a...
Ahly fans project ‘home’ advantage at Qatar Club World Cup
Despite playing Qatar's Duhail a stone's throw from their own ground, Egyptian giants Al-Ahly clearly felt they had the home advantage at the first day of the Club World Cup.
Doha is home to tens of thousands of Egyptian expats,...
Eaglets qualify for WAFU U17 Cup final
Five-time world champions, Nigeria has zoomed into the final of the WAFU U17 Cup tournament in Lome, Togo on Friday following a 1-0 win over Group A winners, Burkina Faso at the Stade Kegue.
Victory means the Golden Eaglets are...
Afcon Under-20: World Cup U-20 teams chosen as Gambia makes history
Africa's U-20 World Cup team slots are complete as Gambia secures a historic spot in the Afcon Under-20 finals. Will the Young Scorpions sting Senegal, to carry the 2023 Afcon U-20 title?
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Gambia, Senegal, Nigeria, and...