The draws for the group stages of the 2021/22 CAF Champions League has been concluded at the October 6 City, Egypt. The sixteen qualified teams were split into four pots, with Al Ahly placed in pot 1 alongside Tunisian giants Esperance de Tunis, and Moroccan sides Wydad Casablanca and Raja Casablanca. In pot 2, ZamalekContinue reading “CAF Champions League Draw and Fixtures: Pitso Mosimane to face former club while Amazulu draw Raja”
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History maker debutants, Gambia ready for a fairytale AFCON outing
Gambia national scorpions head coach Tom Saintfie has named a final 28 man squad that will be representing the Scorpions in their debut Africa Cup of Nations set to kickoff in January. Former Manchester United youngster Saidy Janko, who plays for Spanish second tier side Real Valladolid headline the historic list. The former Togo andContinue reading “History maker debutants, Gambia ready for a fairytale AFCON outing”
Globe Soccer Awards: Putellas, Lewandowski, Mbappe among top winners
Monday night’s 12th edition of Globe Soccer Awards hosted the world’s biggest football set against the splendid backdrop of Armani Hotel located in the iconic Burj Khalifa. FC Barcelona Femeni midfielder, Alexia Putellas, and the club won the Women’s Player of the Year and Club of the Year Award at 2021 Globe Soccer Award onContinue reading “Globe Soccer Awards: Putellas, Lewandowski, Mbappe among top winners”
Aubameyang and Gabon ready for AFCON with Uganda friendly clash
Gabon coach, Patrice Neveu has named a total of 30 Panthers in a provisional squad steered by Arsenal star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, for the 2021 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will be making his 5th appearance at the tournament having previously played at the 2010, 2012, 2015 and 2017 editions and the captainContinue reading “Aubameyang and Gabon ready for AFCON with Uganda friendly clash”
CAF to use VAR for all matches at 2021 Africa Cup of Nations
The Confederation Of African Football (CAF) have told participating nations that Video Assistant Referee (VAR), will be used throughout the competition at the Cameroon 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. The VAR was first used in a continental tournament at the 2019 AFCON held in Egypt. Also, during the African Nations Championship (CHAN), the VAR systemContinue reading “CAF to use VAR for all matches at 2021 Africa Cup of Nations”
Soccer Queens Cup: Nasarawa Amazons pledges financial support
As preparation for the inaugural Soccer Queens Cup continues, Chairperson of Nasarawa Amazons, Hajia Husseina Suleiman has pledged financial support for the course. The organisers of the Soccer Queens Cup have heaped praises on the Chairperson of Nasarawa Amazons, Hajia Husseina Suleiman for her support and encouragement towards the tournament which is slated to kickContinue reading “Soccer Queens Cup: Nasarawa Amazons pledges financial support”
NPFL Round-up: Enyimba perfect under Finidi, Newcomers Remo Stars top the log, Rivers United wins big as Kano Pillars poor start continues
The Nigeria Professional Football League entered its second match day on boxing day with a total of 16 goals scored across ten match centres in the country. Enyimba FC maintained their impressive start under new manager Finidi George following a 1-0 away win against Rangers while both Rivers and Remo Stars registered identical 3-0 victoriesContinue reading “NPFL Round-up: Enyimba perfect under Finidi, Newcomers Remo Stars top the log, Rivers United wins big as Kano Pillars poor start continues”
ICYMI: Defending champions, Algeria names provisional squad for AFCON
Algeria senior national team head coach, Djamel Belmadi has named his 28-man squad to defend their African Cup of Nations crown next month in Cameroon. The defending champions have retained 15 players from their 2019 title-winning squad and the delegation will arrive Cameroon on January 6. For the first time ever, not a single playerContinue reading “ICYMI: Defending champions, Algeria names provisional squad for AFCON”
30 Black Stars in Doha preparing for AFCON tournament
Coach Milovan Rajevac, who named his 30-man provisional squad for the tournament on Tuesday will have a 17-day training camp in Qatar where they will play three international friendly matches, in preparation for the Africa Cup of Nations. The team has opened camp on Wednesday, 23 December 2021, in Doha, where they will be forContinue reading “30 Black Stars in Doha preparing for AFCON tournament”
ICYMI: AFCON debutants Comoros announce final squad for tournament
Africa Cup of Nations debutants and COSAFA hopefuls Comoros Islands head coach Amir Abdou has picked a 26-man squad for next month’s Africa Cup of Nations finals, with all but one of them French-born. Only one player — Abdallah Ali Mohamed from Swiss second division club Stade Lausanne-Ouchy – was born in the Comoros. TheContinue reading “ICYMI: AFCON debutants Comoros announce final squad for tournament”
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