Nigerian coach Justine Madugu has been nominated for the Women’s Team Coach of the Year Award at the Ballon d’Or. He becomes the first Nigerian coach ever shortlisted for a Ballon d’Or award. The 61-year-old guided the Super Falcons to a Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title last month, beating the hosts Morocco 3-2 in the final. He was subsequently named WAFCON Coach of the Tournament, with the Super Falcons winning their record 10th crown. Madugu, who hails from…

The highly anticipated MTN8 semifinals first-leg clash between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns will be played in Soweto. The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has announced the dates, venues, and kick-off times. The semifinals are played over two legs, and in the first fixture, the Buccaneers will host the Brazilians at Orlando Stadium on Saturday, 16 August, at 15H00. For the second fixture, Stellenbosch FC will take on Sekhukhune United in the first leg to be played at the Danie Craven…

Major League Soccer (MLS) club Los Angeles have announced the signing of Son Heung-Min from Tottenham Hotspur of the English Premier League. According to LAFC, Son will occupy an international roster slot and will be eligible to play upon receipt of his P-1 Visa and International Transfer Certificate (ITC). “One of the most talented and popular Asian players in football history, Son joins LAFC after an iconic 10-year run with Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League, where he scored…

Kaizer Chiefs mentor Nasreddine Nabi expects his charges to fare better this season compared to their previous campaign. The Tunisian guided Amakhosi to the 2025 Nedbank Cup triumph in the past season, but embarrassingly settled for ninth place in the Betway Premiership. Nabi, however, remains confident in his side and after some signings to strengthen the side, he is raring to go, starting off against Stellenbosch FC at the Athlone Stadium on Sunday. “I would not say much about the…

Premier League club Chelsea have welcomed 18-year-old Estêvão Willian from Brazil. Estêvão agreed to join the Blues last year and he has now arrived in London, joining from Palmeiras. “Much has happened in the 14 months since it was confirmed Estevao would join the world champions following his 18th birthday. The talented winger established himself as a key figure in the Palmeiras attack and earned his first senior cap for Brazil in September,” wrote Chelsea. “Four more appearances for his…

The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has seen a major change with the appointment of their new Football Association President, Abdoulaye Fall. Fall takes over from Augustin Senghor, who had been at the helm since 2009. “Let’s build a stronger, fairer, and more ambitious football around pass and control,” said Fall after he came to power over the weekend. Fall’s ascendancy to the top seat wasn’t without difficulties. The elections were marred by disagreements over the electoral process and required police…

Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns will face off in the semi-finals of the 2025 MTN8 following the draw on Sunday. The dates and venues are yet to be confirmed, which is expected to be sometime this week. The two giants of South African football were drawn against each other, with the defending champions, Pirates, set to host the 2021 winners in the first of two legs. The Buccaneers eased to a 2-0 win over Polokwane City in Orlando, and Sundowns…

Son Heung-min’s days are numbered at the English side, Tottenham Hotspur. The 33-year-old has confirmed he is on the verge of an exit after a decade at the London-based club. “It has been quite a while since I made the decision to leave the club,” announced Son, who’s South Korean. Son is expected to switch to Major League Soccer (MLS) side, Los Angeles FC, in the United States of America. “Recent days have been difficult. It was difficult to stay…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced its panel of experts for the Technical Study Group (TSG) that will analyse the African Nations Championship (CHAN), being staged across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The selected group of technical experts will play a vital role in assessing tactical trends, emerging talent, and coaching developments during the month-long competition. The TSG is made up of respected coaches, former players, and instructors with a proven track record in African football and beyond.…

The CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) is underway after Tanzania sank Burkina Faso 2-0 in Dar es Salaam on Saturday night. Backed by a raucous home crowd at the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium, the Taifa Stars controlled large spells of the Group B encounter to record their first-ever win in an opening CHAN fixture—having lost both of their previous tournament openers. A composed first-half penalty from Abdul Sopu set the tone before defender Mohamed Hussein sealed the victory midway through…