Africa

Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda are set to bid to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The three East African neighbours have submitted a joint expression of interest with the Confederation of African Football (Caf), the governing body that organises...

-       13 January 2024 kick-off date set for Africa’s biggest event  -       Final to set for 11 February 2024 -       Based on early research, CAF projects record TV audiences and stadium attendances for AFCON2023 -       Unprecedented interest from Global media rights licencees  -       Four nations: Algeria, Morocco, South...

Baghdad Bounedjah scored the only goal as Algeria beat Niger 1-0 to secure their place at the Africa Cup of Nations finals. Algeria joined Morocco and hosts Ivory Coast in having already qualified for the tournament, which will take place...

Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo scored a 96th-minute winner against Angola to give Chris Hughton victory in his first competitive game as Ghana boss. Former Brighton manager Hughton, 64, was appointed Black Stars boss in February - his first managerial position since...

Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro has released his squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea Bissau with Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Paul Onuachu among those selected. Having won their first two matches, the Super Eagles lead...

Manchester City have asked Napoli about the availability of Victor Osimhen. The Premier League giants have been thriving with Erling Haaland up front this season. However, Sky Sports Germany states that City may be looking for a replacement already. Haaland has been...

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced that it has appointed Chris Hughton as the new head coach of the Black Stars. The former Brighton & Hove Albion manager takes over from Coach Otto Addo who left the role after...

Sheffield United are set to change hands. The Times says Sheffield United are close to being bought out by an African billionaire in a deal worth £90million. The Blades are pushing for promotion back to the Premier League this season but...

School and football haven’t always mixed. It is well-documented that some players, particularly in decades past, had to let their education fall by the wayside if they were going to make it as a footballer, given the time and...

On 23rd December 2022, the Faata Africa team from Madina joined the unveiling of the mural of Mohammed Kudus by Moh Awudu along the Kanda Highway. This mural was done for him so that it could be a motivation to...