South African coach Rulani Mokwena has officially departed his role as head coach of MC Alger, bringing an end to a productive stint with one of Algeria’s most historic clubs. Mokwena leaves the Algerian giants after overseeing 34 matches, recording an impressive 20 victories, eight draws and just six defeats during his time in charge. His tenure also delivered…
Nigeria is mourning the loss of one of the heroes of its historic football triumph, Henry Nwosu, who has passed away. The former Nigerian international, remembered as the youngest member of the team that won Nigeria’s first-ever 1980 Africa Cup of Nations, died in the early hours of Saturday after days of fighting for his life in hospital. The…
Nigeria women’s national basketball team delivered a powerful second-half performance to defeat the Philippines women’s national basketball team 101–84 in their third match of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifiers taking place in France. The victory marked Nigeria’s second win in three games at the qualification tournament and significantly boosted their chances of advancing to the next stage….
Former Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane visited SAFA House on Thursday where he presented a Youth Football Manual that he has been researching for the past few years. The revered and well-travelled Mosimane met SAFA President Dr Danny Jordaan, CEO Lydia Monyepao, Technical Director Molefi Ntseki and Banyana Banyana coach Dr Desiree Ellis, and he said the Manual is…
Mamelodi Sundowns will take a significant lead into the second-leg of their CAF Champions League quarterfinal tie after brushing aside Stade Malien 3-0 at Loftus on Friday. Khuliso Mudau opened the scoring in the first half before Iqraam Rayners and Brayan Leon netted after the interval to give Masandawana a commanding lead heading to Mali next week. Sundowns head…
Togolese striker Kévin Denkey delivered a standout performance as FC Cincinnati defeated Tigres UANL 3–0 in the Round of 16 of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on Friday night. Denkey set the tone early for the American side, opening the scoring in the 6th minute after finishing a move assisted by E. Echenique. The early strike gave Cincinnati momentum and…
Orlando Pirates continue their hunt for more Betway Premiership points when they host Siwelele at the Orlando Amstel Arena this Saturday. The famous Soweto venue provides the setting in the second of back-to-back home fixtures for the Buccaneers, who enter the decisive third of what has been a tightly-contested league campaign. They will be attempting to steer well ahead…
African players played a decisive role as Gaziantep F.K. secured an emphatic 4–1 victory over Antalyaspor in Round 26 of the Turkish Süper Lig on Friday. The standout performer was Guinean forward Mohamed Bayo, who delivered a clinical brace in the second half to help Gaziantep take full control of the contest. Bayo struck his first goal in the…
Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has named a 23-man squad for the upcoming FIFA Series set to take place in Kigali, Rwanda, between March 23 and 31, 2026 FIFA window. McCarthy’s selection blends experienced local-based and international players as the technical bench continues shaping the squad ahead of upcoming competitive assignments. Among the notable inclusions is Clarke Oduor,…
Former Angola national team coach Pedro Gonçalves has officially filed a complaint with FIFA against the Angolan Football Federation (FAF). The Portuguese coach claims that the federation has failed to honor its contractual obligations, asserting that the FAF still owes him payment for several clauses that have remained unpaid or ignored since the end of their collaboration. According to…
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A governorship candidate in Enugu State fir…
