Senegal’s women’s national team has progressed to the next round of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers without playing a match, following Chad’s decision to withdraw from the competition. The unexpected forfeit grants the Lionesses automatic qualification, but while the outcome is beneficial on paper, it presents challenges for the team. With […]
Egyptian goalkeeper Mohammed El-Shenawy has decided to continue his trade with African powerhouse, Al Ahly. The experienced shot stopper received bumper offers from clubs in Saudi Arabia in an attempt to secure his services but the 36-year-old goalkeeper opted to stay at Al Ahly. Having turned down Saudi Arabia offers, El-Shenawy agreed to renew his […]
AS Monaco delivered a dominant performance on Saturday, securing a resounding 7-1 victory over FC Nantes. The match also marked the return of Nigerian forward George Ilenikhena, who made an immediate impact with two late goals. The 19-year-old, sidelined for several weeks due to a groin injury, was introduced as a substitute and wasted no […]
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Manchester United winger Amad Diallo is set for an extended period on the sidelines after suffering ankle ligament damage, dealing a major blow to both club and country. The 22-year-old Ivorian, who has been one of United’s brightest sparks in recent months, confirmed the injury on Instagram, expressing disappointment but vowing to return stronger. “Extremely […]
Former Ghana coach Claude Le Roy has tipped host country, Morocco to emerge as champions of the 2025 African Cup of Nations title. The competition kicks off on December 21, 2025, with hosts Morocco facing Comoros in a Group A opener at the newly built 69,500-seater Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah in Rabat. The North […]
Orlando Pirates advanced to the quarter-finals of the South African National Cup with a 3-1 victory over Baroka Swallows in the round of 16. Congolese midfielder Karim Kimvuidi featured in the second half after being introduced by the technical staff, who have gradually been reintegrating him into the squad. The 22-year-old, who has struggled for […]
Tunisia’s newly appointed head coach, Sami Trabelsi, has pledged to step down if he fails to secure the team’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking at his first press conference on Friday, the 57-year-old outlined his ambitions after being named head coach by the Tunisian Football Federation. I will strive with the entire […]
Valencia manager Carlos Corberán has commended striker Umar Sadiq for his crucial late goal in the 1-1 draw against Villarreal on Saturday night. The match at Estadio de la Cerámica saw Villarreal take the lead through a well-placed effort from Papa Gueye around the 30-minute mark. Valencia struggled to break down their opponents but found […]
Benfica is exploring the possibility of signing Serge Aurier as a free agent following injuries to right-backs Alexander Bah and Manu Silva, both ruled out for the season. Aurier, 32, boasts experience with PSG, Tottenham, and Villarreal, along with 93 caps for Ivory Coast. Despite a brief spell at Galatasaray, he has been training with […]
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has taken a significant step towards restructuring its top-flight football by officially establishing an autonomous Premier League. This initiative, spearheaded by GFA President Kurt Okraku, aims to modernize and elevate the Ghana Premier League, granting clubs greater control over its operations. Legal recognition and financial independence In an official statement, […]
