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2021/22 Caf CC Final: Pirates vow to avoid another Moroccan mauling
South African club Orlando Pirates aim to dispel the belief that they are easy prey for Moroccan rivals by defeating Renaissance Berkane in the 2021/22 Caf Confederation Cup final in Uyo,…
Gabon’s Aubameyang quits international football
Gabon captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has announced his retirement from international football, just weeks before qualifying starts for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) finals.…
Afcon 2027: Botswana, Namibia joint bid takes shape
Botswana and Namibia (BONA) will submit a joint bid to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon).
Dubbed BONA, the two Southern African nations are hoping to play host to the tournament…
Mo Salah named FWA Men’s Footballer of the Year
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah was named England's Men's Footballer of the Year on Friday in the annual vote of the Football Writers' Association (FWA), with the Egypt international picking…
Gabon FA Prez charged in connection with investigation into alleged sexual abuse
The president of the Gabonese Football Federation (Fegafoot) has been charged in connection with the investigation into allegations of widespread sexual abuse in the country.
Pierre-Alain…
Ghana and Tunisia to feature in Kirin Cup invitational
Two of Africa's representatives for the 2022 Fifa World Cup - Ghana and Tunisia - have accepted to participate in the revived Kirin Cup Soccer tournament organized and hosted by Japan.…
Sundowns are South African champions for the 12th time
Mamelodi Sundowns clinched a fifth successive DStv Premiership title after they played to a 0-0 draw with Cape Town City at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Wednesday evening.
The result…
Africans abroad: Salah helps crack Everton resistance
Mohamed Salah provided a key assist as Liverpool beat stubborn local rivals Everton 2-0 at the weekend to remain one point behind leaders Manchester City in a thrilling Premier League…
Egypt’s Elneny keen to extend stay at Arsenal
Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny said he would like to extend his contract with the London club despite the Egypt international featuring in only 12 games this season.
Elneny, who…
Djamel Belmadi: I had prepared to quit as Algeria coach
Algeria coach, Djamel Belmadi says he has decided to keep his job after a suggestion for mutual termination was rejected by his employers.
The ex-international - who has been in charge of…