Competitions

Morocco set to call-up Athletic Bilbao striker Marouane Sanadi for upcoming friendlies

Morocco head coach Walid Regragui is preparing to hand a first international call-up to Athletic Bilbao striker Marouane Sanadi for...

Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah May 7, 2025

Africans Abroad

Guinea: Newcastle target Genk midfielder Ibrahima Sory Bangoura in key summer move

Newcastle United are pursuing a deal to sign KRC Genk’s standout midfielder Ibrahima Sory Bangoura as the Premier League side...

Elikplim Bokor May 7, 2025

Africans Abroad

Senegal international Iliman Ndiaye opens up on struggles during disappointing Marseille spell

Iliman Ndiaye has spoken candidly about his challenging season at Olympique de Marseille, describing his time at the French club...

Elikplim Bokor May 7, 2025

Africans Born Abroad

Nico Williams stuns Barcelona with sudden u-turn on move

Nico Williams has left a bitter taste in Barcelona’s camp after pulling out of a deal that once seemed all...

Elias Boateng May 7, 2025

Egypt

Egypt: Smouha SC and Tala’ea El Geish share spoils as Premier League play-off battle intensifies

Smouha and Tala’ea El Geish played out a goalless draw on Tuesday in the fifth round of the Egyptian Premier...

Elikplim Bokor May 7, 2025

Canadian-Liberian Alphonso Davies ruled out for season as Bayern Munich face defensive crisis

Africans Born Abroad

Alphonso Davies battles emotional storm after devastating knee injury

Alphonso Davies has opened up about a powerful emotional moment following the serious injury that ended his season. The Bayern...

Elias Boateng May 6, 2025

Latest News

Morocco: Wydad Casablanca eyeing midfield reinforcement with move for former Raja star Walid Sabbar

Wydad Athletic Club interim manager Mohamed Amine Benhachem has put forward the name of Walid Sabbar as a potential signing,...

Elikplim Bokor May 6, 2025

Africans Born Abroad

Leroy Sane faces Bayern Munich deadline to sign or move on

Leroy Sane’s future at Bayern Munich is hanging in the balance after club chiefs gave him just ten days to...

Elias Boateng May 6, 2025

Africans Abroad

Algerian midfielder Ismaël Bennacer to miss crucial Marseille clash at Le Havre due to groin injury

Ismaël Bennacer will play no part in Olympique de Marseille’s vital Ligue 1 encounter with Le Havre this Saturday, after...

Elikplim Bokor May 6, 2025

Africans Abroad

Mali: Galatasaray eye Daouda Guindo as midfield reinforcement

Galatasaray have set their sights on Red Bull Salzburg midfielder Daouda Guindo as the Turkish giants look to bolster their...

Elikplim Bokor May 6, 2025

Africans Born Abroad

Wayne Rooney tips Barcelona starlet Lamine Yamal to lead football’s next era

Wayne Rooney believes the future of football has already arrived, and it wears a Barcelona shirt. Speaking on Amazon Prime,...

Elias Boateng May 6, 2025

Africans Abroad

Cameroonian midfielder Yvan Neyou draws Premier League interest as Fulham and Crystal Palace join transfer race

Cameroonian midfielder Yvan Neyou is attracting mounting interest ahead of the summer transfer window, with Fulham and Crystal Palace joining...

Elikplim Bokor May 6, 2025

Guinean international Serhou Guirassy hits new milestone with brace for Dortmund

Africans Abroad

African stars shine in Europe as Ayew, Dia, Lookman, and Guirassy lead the way

African footballers had a standout weekend across Europe, with several players making key contributions for their clubs. Jordan Ayew was...

Abdul Karim May 6, 2025

Ivorian forward Nicolas Pépé named La Liga Player of the Month for August

Africans Abroad

Ivory Coast: Nicolas Pépé attracts Premier League interest from Wolves and Everton

Nicolas Pépé’s resurgence at Villarreal has reignited Premier League interest, with Wolverhampton Wanderers and Everton reportedly monitoring the Ivorian winger...

Elikplim Bokor May 6, 2025

Latest News

NIGERIA: Remo Stars to lift NPFL trophy in Ikenne as champions celebrate historic triumph

Remo Stars will be officially crowned Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions during a special trophy presentation ceremony at their...

Elikplim Bokor May 6, 2025

Africans Abroad

Senegalese trio nominated for La Liga’s Best African Player Award

Youssouf Sabaly, Pathé Ciss, and Pape Gueye have been shortlisted among 20 contenders for the 2023/24 La Liga African Player...

Elikplim Bokor May 6, 2025

Africans Abroad

Hakimi hails PSG’s transformation into team-first unit ahead of Arsenal clash

Achraf Hakimi has commended Paris Saint-Germain’s evolution into a more cohesive, team-oriented side as the French champions prepare to host...

Abdul Karim May 6, 2025

African Coaches

South Africa: Nasreddine Nabi eyes Nedbank Cup glory as catalyst for Kaizer Chiefs revival

Kaizer Chiefs manager Nasreddine Nabi believes that victory in the upcoming Nedbank Cup final against fierce rivals Orlando Pirates could...

Elikplim Bokor May 6, 2025

Africans Abroad

‘The calmness he brings is the best part’ – Declan Rice lauds Thomas Partey ahead of PSG showdown

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has lauded teammate Thomas Partey, describing the Ghanaian international as an underrated figure who brings invaluable...

Abdul Karim May 6, 2025

Below is a poorly written news report. Turn it into a highly professional BBC-written news article. Make it 100% unique in wording from the origianl, creative, and human-like style article. Do not change the quotes in the story. The opening paragraph must be direct to the story without any unneccesary opening words. Do not add your own information to the story. Write content that can easily pass the ai detection tools test. Make the new text at least 400 words with its own unique headline. The headline must not have a prefix in it: South Africa: Kaizer Chiefs coach sees Nedbank Cup final as turning point Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi believes winning the Nedbank Cup final against Orlando Pirates could mark a turning point for his team, Amakhosi. Despite recent league defeats against Pirates, Nabi is optimistic his team can bounce back and bring home the trophy. "I believe if we win this match on Saturday, everything will change for the club," he said, emphasizing the importance of the encounter. Chiefs' last domestic victory was in 2014, also against Pirates, in the MTN8 in Durban. However, Nabi is cautious and wants to avoid putting too much pressure on his players, aware that this could harm their performance. "I won't put too much pressure on the players, because if I do, they won't perform well. You have to find a balance," he added. The former AS FAR coach is confident his players will respond positively to the challenge and approach the match with high morale. "Trust me, we're going into this match with high morale. We have to fight, and I promise we'll go to Durban with great confidence." This confidence is crucial given the team's current struggles in the league, where they sit ninth with 30 points and just two games remaining. A Nedbank Cup victory would be a significant boost to Chiefs' morale and season. Their last major trophy was in 2015, when they won the league title under Stuart Baxter. The team reached the Nedbank Cup final in 2019, but lost to TS Galaxy at Moses Mabhida Stadium. Chiefs' run to the final was impressive, with a semi-final victory over Mamelodi Sundowns. Pirates, meanwhile, beat Marumo Gallants to advance. It promises to be an exciting contest between two Soweto giants, with Chiefs looking to end their trophy drought and Pirates aiming for a third consecutive title. The stage is set for a thrilling match at Moses Mabhida Stadium, where Nabi's words could inspire his players against their historic rivals. Will Chiefs bring home the trophy and usher in a new era of success, or will Pirates continue their dominance? The suspense remains, but the match promises to be memorable.