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...
Enyimba’s CAFCC hope bright despite loss to Pirates, says Mbaoma
Enyimba striker, Victor Mbaoma has said that his side are well primed to pick one of the group’s tickets despite a matchday 2 defeat against South African giants, Orlando Pirates.
The two-time African champions were beaten 1-2 by the Pirates...
Cotonou set to host Rivers United vs Bloemfoentain Celtic CAF CC clash
Rivers United will likely face South African club, Bloemfontein Celtic in a rescheduled first round, second leg CAF Confederation Cup game in Cotonou, Benin Republic on January 23.This was exclusively revealed to SPNAfricaNews by the Rivers State Commissioner of...
Rivers United travel to Cotonou for rescheduled Bloemfontein Celtic game
The Rivers United team members participating in the Cotonou, Benin Republic CAF Confederation Cup game against Bloemfontein Celtic on Saturday have completed their preparations for the contest and headed to Benin.
The Nigerians are in the driver's seat after winning...
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 reschedules Rivers United versus Bloemfontein Celtic tie
Rivers United’s first round, second leg CAF Confederation Cup game versus Bloemfontein Celtic has been rescheduled by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).The game was originally scheduled to be held in Port Harcourt on January 6 but did not...
Eaglets lose WAFU U17 title to Ivorians
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets came close to a stunning comeback from three goals down before losing 2-3 to their Ivorian counterparts in Monday night’s final of the WAFU U17 Cup tournament in the Togolese capital, Lome.
The sleeky Baby Elephants, who...
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...
The Rise of Women’s Football in Africa: Transforming the game and challenging the status...
A report from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) shows significant growth in women playing, coaching, and refereeing football. CAF plans to boost this growth with new funding, development and structural investments, starting from the grassroots level.
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CAF Confederation Cup Preview: Enyimba versus Rivers United
When Enyimba International and Rivers United go toe to toe in a first leg, CAF Confederation Cup playoff round tie in Aba on Sunday, a ticket for the group stages of Africa’s second-tier club competition will not be the...