June 12, 2023
Nigeria: Enyimba Win Record Ninth Nigeria Premier League
Enyimba have secured their record ninth Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title following their 1-1 draw with defending champions Rivers United in their final match of… Read more »
Ghana: Medeama Win Maiden Ghana Premier League Title
Medeama were crowned champions of the Ghana Premier League for the first time in their history after beating Tamale City FC in the final game of the 2022-23 campaign on Sunday. Read more »
June 09, 2023
Sierra Leone: Football for Change Initiative in Sierra Leone Gets Shot in the Arm With CAF Support
The launch of the Football for Change Programme fund-raising campaign in Sierra Leone has received global recognition, with CAF recognising the role it will play in impacting… Read more »
June 02, 2023
Africa: U20 World Cup - Gambia Suffer Slim Defeat to Uruguay As Adventure Ends
Gambia's sojourn at the FIFA Under-20 World Cup has come to an end after suffering a slim 1-0 defeat at the hands of Uruguay in their round of 16 duel at the Estadio Único… Read more »
June 04, 2023
Africa: Ghana Triumphs Over Nigeria to Win WAFU B U-20 Girls Cup
In an exhilarating clash at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi on Saturday, Ghana emerged triumphant over Nigeria, prevailining 3-1 in a penalty shootout to claim the coveted title of… Read more »
June 01, 2023
West Africa: Ghana and Nigeria Set for Thrilling WAFU B U-20 Girls Cup Final Showdown
The stage is set for an electrifying finale in the WAFU B U-20 Girls Cup of Nations as arch rivals Ghana and Nigeria emerged victorious in their respective semi-final encounters in… Read more »
Africa: U20 World Cup - Nigeria Stun Argentina With Remarkable Win to Secure Quarter-Final Spot
Nigeria delivered a shock to the host nation and tournament favorites, Argentina, with a sensational 2-0 victory on Wednesday to reach the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-20 World… Read more »
May 29, 2023
Africa: FIFA U20 World Cup - African Representatives Discover Knock-Out Stage Opponents
Africa's representatives at the 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup Gambia, Tunisia and Nigeria will face tricky opponents in the round of 16 following the conclusion of the group phase of the… Read more »
May 28, 2023
West Africa: Ghana's Unbeaten Streak Continues, Top Group A With Win Over Cote d'Ivoire
Ghana continued their impressive run in the WAFU B U-20 Girls Cup of Nations, securing a 3-1 victory over Cote d'Ivoire to top Group A undefeated after the win in Saturday's game… Read more »
May 29, 2023
West Africa: WAFU B U-20 Girls Cup - Nigeria Dominates Group B With Convincing Win Over Burkina Faso
Nigeria asserted their dominance in Group B of the WAFU B U-20 Girls Cup of Nations with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Burkina Faso at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi on Sunday. Read more »
Africa: U20 World Cup - Stalemate Secures Top Spot for Gambia, Tunisia Into Last 16 Despite Defeat
Gambia's unbeaten run in the FIFA U-20 World Cup continued as they secured a draw against Korea Republic in Argentina on Sunday, securing first position in Group F. Read more »
May 26, 2023
Africa: Pain of Losing Two Finals Pushes Me to Win TotalEnergies CAF CC With Yanga - Diarra
Young Africans (Yanga) goalkeeper Djigui Diarra has twice come close to winning a continental title with the Malian national team but in both, his side fell at the last hurdle. Read more »
Africa: Gambia Stuns France in U20 World Cup Upset
In a historic and sensational display, the Gambian under-20 team sent shockwaves through the U20 World Cup as they defeated France 2-1 on the second day of the group stage in… Read more »
May 25, 2023
West Africa: Guinea Hold Sierra Leone, Senegal Spank Guinea Bissau in WAFU a U-20 Women's Cup Opener
Sierra Leone's U-20 women's team made an unconvincing start to their WAFU A U-20 Women's Cup campaign on home soil after they were held to a drab 1-1 draw by Guinea at Southern… Read more »
Burkina Faso: I Dream of Becoming a Great Player for Burkina Faso - Alio
Burkina Faso's Souleymane Alio was named the Most valuable Player at the just concluded TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Algeria, following his mesmerizing… Read more »
Africa: Burkina Faso Given Presidential Welcome After Return From Algeria
Burkina Faso's team that clinched bronze at the TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Algeria were given a warm welcome back home, received at the Presidential Palace… Read more »
Africa: Flying Eagles Coach Bosso Wants More Despite Qualification to FIFA World Cup Round of 16
Nigeria have qualified for the round of 16 at the U20 FIFA World Cup in Argentina, after edging out Italy 2-0 in Mendoza, their second successive victory in Group D. Read more »
May 24, 2023
Africa: WAFU B U-20 Girls Cup - Burkina Faso Run Riot Against Niger, Nigeria Crush Togo
In a display of sheer dominance, Burkina Faso delivered a masterclass performance against Niger in the WAFU B U-20 Girls Cup of Nations, securing a resounding 8-0 victory at the… Read more »
Africa: Benin Secure Thrilling Victory Over Cote d'Ivoire in WAFU B U-20 Girls Cup Clash
Benin produced a stunning performance to secure a resounding 5-2 victory over Cote d'Ivoire in an exhilarating encounter at Kumasi's Baba Yara Stadium on Tuesday. The match, which… Read more »
May 19, 2023
Africa: Sawane Scores Winner As Senegal Clinch TotalEnergies U17 Afcon Title
Mamadou Sawane headed home the winning goal seven minutes from time as Senegal scored twice in four minutes to come from a goal down and beat Morocco 2-1 to clinch their first ever… Read more »
May 21, 2023
Africa: Dominant Nigeria Crushes Niger 7-0 in Wafu B U-20 Girls Cup Opener
In a jaw-dropping showcase of attacking prowess, Nigeria's U-20 women's team kicked off their campaign at the WAFU B U-20 Girls Cup of Nations in Ghana with an emphatic 7-0 victory… Read more »
Africa: Ghana Secure Resounding 3-0 Win Over Benin in Wafu B U-20 Girls Cup Opener
Ghana's U-20 women's team, the Black Princesses, kicked off the inaugural WAFU B U-20 Girls Cup of Nations with an impressive performance, securing a convincing 3-0 victory over… Read more »
Senegal: Senegal's Dominance Shines in TotalEnergies U17 Afcon Best XI
Four players from Senegal's victorious team secured spots in the Best XI of the TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations 2023 tournament, as revealed by the Technical Study Group… Read more »
May 17, 2023
Africa: Third Place Will Be a Consolation for us, Says Mali's Coulibaly
Mali's head coach Soumaila Coulibaly had admitted that the team is still hurt from their semi-final loss to Morocco at the TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and says… Read more »
Africa: We Have to Finish in Style, Says Burkina Faso's Coach Traore
Burkina Faso head coach Brahima Traore has said his team intends to finish their TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign in Algeria in style as they aim to go back… Read more »