Morocco finds itself once again at the center of the AFCON 2025 controversy as questions surrounding CAF’s role in the final against Senegal refuse to fade. Morocco continues to dominate discussions after CAF President Patrice Motsepe avoided addressing allegations of interference during his visit. Morocco remains closely linked to the growing debate, especially following claims that Olivier Savary may…
AS FAR midfielder Zineddine Derrag has just been handed a severe punishment by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). After testing positive for a banned substance during the group stage of the Champions League, the player has been suspended from all sporting activities for three months. This decision comes at the worst possible time for the military club, which…
SLFA President Babadi Kamara has travelled to Ivory Coast to attend a FIFA consultative meeting on the upcoming FIFA Forward 4.0 programme. The meeting will focus on discussions around the next phase of FIFA’s development project, as the current Forward 3.0 cycle comes to an end in 2026. The new Forward 4.0 programme is expected to run from 2027…
Preparations for African women’s national teams are entering a key phase, with the June 1–9, 2026 FIFA window offering two final friendly matches. This training camp will be decisive for the coaches as they finalize their rosters and fine-tune their tactical strategies. The highlight of the season will kick off on July 25, 2026, with the start of the…
It’s a shock in African football in France as Achraf Hakimi has been left out of the 2026 Marc-Vivien Foe Award final shortlist unveiled by RFI and France 24. Despite being the defending champion and having had a flawless season with Paris Saint-Germain, the Moroccan fullback is paying the price for his legal troubles. According to reports from L’Equipe,…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed young Gambian Sanna Kebbeh as assistant referee for Uganda versus Senegal in the CAF African Schools Football Championship (ASFC) Boys. The match is scheduled for 10th April 2026 at Ngoni Mwos Stadium in Harare, Zimbabwe. The young Gambian assistant referee will be joined by Messi Tony Mabanja from Congo as the…
Loide Augusto delivered a commanding performance as Rizespor cruised to a 4-1 win over Samsunspor, underlining his growing influence in the Turkish top flight. The Angolan forward was at the heart of Rizespor’s attacking dominance, scoring twice in a clinical display that dismantled the visitors. Augusto opened his account in the 39th minute with a composed finish, setting the…
Sudanese giants Al Hilal have formally petitioned the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to urgently postpone the upcoming fixture between AS FAR and RS Berkane, citing potential repercussions tied to an ongoing complaint. In their submission, Al Hilal argue that allowing the match to proceed as scheduled could result in “significant damage,” particularly in the event that CAF rules…
Jonathan Okoronkwo delivered a decisive performance to inspire Sivasspor to a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Boluspor, further strengthening his case as one of Nigeria’s emerging attacking prospects. The 22-year-old forward found the back of the net in the 28th minute, calmly finishing off a well-worked move to put Sivasspor in control after an early exchange of goals. His strike…
Al Ahly goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy has received a four-match ban from the Egyptian Premier League for misconduct. The incident took place during the opening of the playoff phase, where Al Ahly were held to a 1-1 draw by Ceramica Cleopatra. Although he did not start the match, El Shenawy reacted angrily after the final whistle, confronting the referee…
Ray Kene Ogbodo, an Enugu frontline governorship…
A governorship candidate in Enugu State fir…
