The Bundesliga: A rollercoaster season of thrilling twists and turns
Bundesliga’s top honors, coveted top-four positions, and nail-biting relegation battles are currently experiencing unprecedented levels of competition. As the season edges close to an end, the forthcoming fixtures promise to deliver even more enthralling and high-pressure action.
The Bundesliga is...
Delron Buckley named DSC Arminia Bielefeld South Africa ambassador
DSC Arminia Bielefeld has appointed Delron Buckley as its first ever club ambassador. In his new role, the popular South-African former International will help to promote DSC Arminia`s name, traditions and values throughout the country. Buckley scored 15 goals...
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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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...
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...
African football is making waves in the global transfer market, new FIFA report shows.
African clubs and associations have made significant strides in the global football transfer market, according to a new FIFA report. The report shows improvements in all three categories; men’s, women’s, and amateur football.
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In 2022, African countries were...
Africa looks to football to accelerate tourism, grow talent in Africa
From cultivating their sporting muscle to reaping the full benefits of extended branding for tourism and business, more African countries are partnering with European football clubs. Malawi is the latest to sign a partnership deal.
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More African countries...
Club World Cup draw in Morocco sees top world teams square up in February
The winners of the various continental cups, including Real Madrid, Wydad, Flamengo, and Al Ahly, will come together this February in a competition to determine the best football club on the planet.
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Moroccan players dominate 2022 “Men’s World Best” football rankings
While Moroccan team members ranked high in categories including the best goalkeeper, coach, and playmaker in the 2022 rankings, there were plenty of Africans named in the "Men's World Best" list.
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Morocco's national team goalkeeper, Yassine Bounou,...
African football on the rise: CAF’s new continental Super League
Besides availing more funding to its associations under the Forward 3.0 Program, FIFA, through CAF, will roll out a highly anticipated continental Super League. These developments point to a bright, yet busy, year for African football.
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