Iwuala draws CR7 comparisons
The match-up between two of Nigeria's top teams, Rivers United and Enyimba Sunday, on February 21, 2021 was widely expected to result in a Rivers win. Instead, the first-leg playoff round CAF Confederation Cup game at the International Stadium...
Akpeyi assures arrival for Leone Stars’ AFCON clash
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Daniel Akpeyi has assured he will arrive into the country on time for the crucial 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone.
The South African based Kaizer Chiefs goaltender is...
Osho explains CAFCL draw against Rahimo FC
Enyimba head coach, Fatai Osho has alluded that his side faced in recent time one of the meanest and hard as nail opponents, Rahimo FC of Burkina Faso in the CAF Champions League competition.
Both champions clashed in the Africa’s...
Shifting focus to photographers in action at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
For three weeks, football fans across Africa and the world have been hooked on the thrilling action of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The tournament has been a great spectacle, with major upsets, quality football, and an...
Sudanese Bakhit fires hat-trick to rock Nigerian hopefuls Enyimba
A Saifeldin Bakhit hat-trick earned Al Merrikh of Sudan a 3-0 midweek victory over Enyimba of Nigeria in the biggest upset of the CAF Champions League last 32 first legs.
While Sudanese clubs are often formidable at home in sauna-like...
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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Women's...
Foreign-born players fueling title glory for teams at 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
A record number of players at AFCON 2023 were born in a foreign country and their presence in their origin country's football teams is hailed as a win for the game on the continent.
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Twenty-four nations,...
Osho predicts Enyimba’s CAFCC quarterfinals ticket
Enyimba manager, Fatai Osho has expressed deep confidence in his wards to secure one of the group’s quarterfinals tickets at the ongoing 2021 Caf Confederation Cup.
The two-time African champions are hosts of the South African giants, Orlando Pirates in...
FEATURE: Cameroon hosts continental championship in a time of crisis
By Jean-Baptiste Ketchateng
A stone's throw from the Mungo River which partly marks the dividing line between Cameroon's anglophone and francophone regions stand armoured vehicles and trucks filled with soldiers.
They have been there on careful watch since the African Nations...