Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Football

The beautiful game played in Africa. News, events, results, analysis, statistics, profiles, colour stories and more, from across the continent.

Bamford reaches century as Leeds sink Palace

Patrick Bamford reached his century after the interval to seal Leeds' third win in their last four Premier League games after Marcelo Bielsa's side took an early lead through Jack Harrison's strike at Elland Road. His 12th goal of the...

Ahli heartbreak, Bayern Munich eye sixth title after Club World Cup semi

The European champions ended Ahly's 32-match unbeaten run in all competitions under their South African-born coach Pitso Mosimane. "You understand why they are number one at this point in time in the world and in Europe also," said Mosimane. "They regained...

Bayern Munich into Club World Cup final after Lewandowski double

Bayern Munich advanced to the Club World Cup final after goals in each half by Robert Lewandowski sealed a 2-0 victory over African champions Al Ahly in Monday's semi-final.    The European champions face Tigres in the final on Thursday...

Gladbach v Man City Champions League match relocated to Budapest

Manchester City's first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Borussia Moenchengladbach will be played in Budapest due to strict coronavirus entry rules imposed by Germany, UEFA announced Monday. The switch of venue comes 24 hours after Liverpool's match...

Bayern fume, Mbappe flies, Zlatan’s milestone: European talking points

Bayern Munich's preparation for the Club World Cup was disrupted despite victory, Kylian Mbappe rediscovered his supersonic speed and Lionel Messi starred from the bench, while Zlatan Ibrahimovic notched his 500th club goal at the weekend. AFP Sport rounds up...

Ogunbote apologises for Kwara defeat

Sunshine Stars manager, Gbenga Ogunbote has gone on his knees to apologise to fans for the embarrassing home defeat to Kwara United. The Owena Whales were humbled 1-2 by the Harmony Boys in Sunday’s Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) matchday...

Okon eyes NWFL Premiership restart win at Ibom Angels

Rivers Angels head coach, Edwin Okon has vowed to return the team to its pre-eminence on the top-flight log. The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership will restart on Wednesday, February 10 after one month hiatus with the Port Harcourt...

Bolus takes blame for Heartland defeat

Mountain of Fire Miracles Ministries (MFM) FC head coach, Tony Bolus said he has taken full responsibility for the side’s shocking defeat to struggling side, Heartland. The Olukoya Boys were stunned 1-2 by the Naze Millionaires in Sunday’s Nigeria Professional...

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...