AFCON 2019 like African politics: Uganda Cranes get $1m end of service benefit
Among others, president Museveni has promised a million dollar prize to be shared among the team – call it end of service benefit.
Football is both a rallying point and a distraction for different people across Africa. But for many,...
Can Madagascar do in AFCON 2019 what Greece did in Euro 2004?
Roll on the years, Africa’s biggest showpiece the African Cup of Nations, AFCON, has produced a side that is on the upward trajectory, the Barea of Madagascar.
Fifteen years ago, the Greek national team did the unbelievable when they won...
AFCON 2019: Jose Mourinho: Egypt were really disappointing
Bafana Bafana have eliminated Egypt’s Pharaohs from the AFCON 2019 at Cairo International Stadium on Saturday night.
The only goal was scored by Orlando Pirates winger Thembinkosi Lorch for South Africa at the end of the second half (85th-minute).
South Africa...
AFCON 2019: Action in knockout round kicks off today
After twelve days of group stage action and two days of rest, the journey to African Cup of Nations, AFCON, glory resumes today in the land of the pyramids, Egypt.
The group stages coughed up lots of incidents from the...
Former Wa All-stars coach Abubakari Mumuni Sokpari qualifies Elman SC to CECAFA tournament in...
Former Wa All-stars coach, Abubakari Mumuni Sokpari has guided the Mogadishu outfit, Elman SC to 3rd in the just ended Somalia Premier League qualifying them to the Cecafa competition next season in his debut season with the club.
Coach...
AFCON 2019’s stars and flops so far
In this article, we look at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations’ stars and success stories so far, while also highlighting those that did not live up to expectations.
Sixteen teams including hosts Egypt and tournament debutants Madagascar have advanced...
AFCON 2019: Major statistics, fun facts from group stage [Analysis]
At the end of the Group stage of the ongoing African Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Egypt; there is now all to play for with less permutations. Losers beyond the groups know their fate – simply a failure to...
SOMALIA: Former Wa All-stars defender, Issahaque Zakaria hoisting the flag of Ghana high in...
Former Wa All-stars defender Issahaque Zakaria joined the Somalian side, Elman SC in the Somalia Premier League last season and has been in tremendous form in his debut season.
The rough tackler,robust and athletic defender has played in 17 of...
Madagascar president charters special plane for AFCON fans
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has chartered a special plane for supporters who wish to attend AFCON Round of 16 matches in Egypt on Sunday.
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has chartered a special plane for supporters who wish to attend AFCON...
AFCON 2019: 16 teams in knockout stage, 8 crash out – All you need...
Who are the 16 teams that have qualified, how did they qualify and what are the parings and fixture details. This articles does justice to these questions and more.
Twenty-four teams made it to Egypt but after 12 days of...
