The Ivory Coast’s junior football team, the Junior Elephants, faced a significant setback as they were defeated 3-0 by the junior Squirrels of Benin in the CAN 2013 qualifiers. Captain Henri-Joël Kouadio acknowledged that his team had a “day without” and gave credit to Benin for capitalizing on the goalkeeper’s errors. The defeat unfolded in […]
The opening day of the Confederation Cup group stage featured two captivating derbies, one between Sudanese teams and the other involving Malian sides. El Hilal Omdurman emerged victorious in the Sudanese clash, defeating El Ahly Shendi 2-1. Meanwhile, Djoliba secured a 2-0 win over Stade Malien in the Malian derby. WAC Casablanca managed to secure […]
The third round of the African Champions League unfolded over the weekend, showcasing both triumphs and setbacks for participating teams. While Esperance from Tunis and National Al Ahly from Cairo are on the verge of securing a spot in the semi-finals, ASO Chlef from Algeria and Zamalek, the other Cairo-based club, find themselves virtually eliminated […]
The tragic news of the death of 21-year-old Nigerian striker Henry Chinonso has cast a somber shadow over the football world. The incident occurred during a friendly match between his club, CS Delta Tulcea in the Romanian second division, and FC Balotesti. Despite the intense heat during the match, Chinonso suffered a heart attack and […]
The French Ligue 1 club Nancy has officially announced the signing of 23-year-old Nigerian striker Simon Zenke for a two-year contract. Simon Zenke, who returns to France after playing the last two seasons at Samsunspor in the Turkish L1, joins Nancy as their ninth recruit in the summer transfer window. The club, under the leadership […]
While it’s commonly asserted that there are more crucial aspects to life than football, the story of Fabrice Muamba exemplifies a profound connection with the sport. Even in the face of a heart-stopping incident during a match, Muamba did not hesitate to come back to the sport that had given him so much. Nearly five […]
The current season of the CAF (Confederation of African Football) Cup is marked by a unique occurrence wherein three clubs from Sudan find themselves grouped together. Al Ahli Shandi, Al Hilal, and Al Merreikh are poised to engage in what can be likened to a mini-Sudan championship, with the fourth club in this group being […]
Despite the buzz surrounding prestigious European football clubs such as Barcelona and AC Milan, Cameroonian player Nicolas N’Koulou remains affiliated with Olympique de Marseille. The question lingers: for how much longer will this association endure? In the elite circles of European football, such as Barcelona and AC Milan, rumors have circulated regarding the future of […]
I’m deeply saddened to hear about the tragic and senseless assassination of Abdulkader Dheere Hussein, the goalkeeper of the Somalia U17 national team. This is a terrible loss for not only his family and the football community but also for Somalia as a whole. It’s commendable to see the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and […]
Cris, the 35-year-old defender from Brazil, bid farewell to Lyon over the weekend as he discreetly joined Galatasaray. Expressing a mix of emotions, he shared a few personal reflections. “I feel a sense of happiness, yet there’s a tinge of sadness. Leaving a club where I dedicated eight years of my career and lived through […]
