South Africa, Morocco, Nigeria and Egypt have discovered their group stage opponents for the FIFA U20 World Cup 2025. The draw was conducted in the early hours of Friday morning in Chile’s capital, Santiago. The South American country will host the tournament from 27 September – 19 October across four cities; Rancagua, Santiago, Talca and… Continue reading African Champs Amajita Drawn Against France, USA
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Official: José Riveiro Completes Al Ahly Move
Al Ahly have confirmed the appointment of José Riveiro as their new head coach on a two-year deal. The Spaniard takes over from Swiss coach Marcel Koller, who was sacked recently despite winning 11 trophies in three years, including two CAF Champions League titles. The idiom “straight out of the frying pan into the fire”… Continue reading Official: José Riveiro Completes Al Ahly Move
Orlando Pirates Dominate Final Bafana Bafana Squad
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has announced the final squad for the friendlies next month. Bafana will host Tanzania on 6 June at the Peter Mokaba Stadium (19H30) and then welcome Mozambique to the Loftus Stadium on 10 June (19H00). Orlando Pirates dominate the squad with nine players. Meanwhile, rivals Kaizer Chiefs had three players… Continue reading Orlando Pirates Dominate Final Bafana Bafana Squad
Sundowns Boss Expects Champions League Trophy at Chloorkop
Mamelodi Sundowns chairman Tlhopie Motsepe has backed the team to right their wrongs from the first leg of the CAF Champions League against Egyptian team Pyramids. The Brazilians head into Sunday’s second-leg clash in Cairo on the back foot after conceding in injury time to draw 1-1 in Pretoria. Sundowns need a draw with goals… Continue reading Sundowns Boss Expects Champions League Trophy at Chloorkop
Al Ahly Lives Up to Expectations in Egypt
Egyptian club Al Ahly has won the Egyptian Premier League for a third consecutive season after thrashing Pharco 6-0 on Thursday. The Red Devils have won eight league titles in the past decade, asserting their dominance. Pyramids, who also beat Ceramica Cleopatra 5-1 yesterday, settled for second spot as the two sides were separated on… Continue reading Al Ahly Lives Up to Expectations in Egypt
South Africa, Namibia in Historic Clash
Cricket South Africa (CSA) and Cricket Namibia have announced a historic once-off T20 International (T20I) match. The Proteas and the Namibia Eagles will meet at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground (NCG) in Windhoek on 11 October. “This encounter will mark the first-ever international match between the two national senior sides – a significant milestone for… Continue reading South Africa, Namibia in Historic Clash
Chelsea Complete Set of UEFA Club Trophies
Newly crowned UEFA Conference League winners Chelsea have made history by completing the set of UEFA club trophies. The English side came from a goal down to beat Real Betis of Spain 4-1 in Thursday’s final played in Wroclaw, Poland, to become the first team in history to win all five European trophies. The Blues’… Continue reading Chelsea Complete Set of UEFA Club Trophies
CAF Announces Six WAFCON Venues
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has named six venues for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) to be hosted by Morocco from 5-26 July, 2025. The venues are: Olympic Stadium (Rabat), Larbi Zaouli Stadium (Casablanca), Père Jégo Stadium (Casablanca), El Bachir Stadium (Mohammédia), Honor Stadium (Oujda) and Berkane Stadium (Berkane). The Olympic Stadium… Continue reading CAF Announces Six WAFCON Venues
Amajita Keeper Signs New Deal in Portugal
SA U20 goalkeeper Fletcher Smythe-Lowe has signed a new three-year deal with Portuguese side Estoril Praia. The 18-year-old has been in the news lately after he was named Goalkeeper of the Tournament at the U20 Africa Cup of Nations. The SA U20s Amajita won the tournament for the first time ever. Nicknamed The Wall of… Continue reading Amajita Keeper Signs New Deal in Portugal
FC Barcelona Star Lamine Yamal Signs New Deal
Spanish club FC Barcelona has moved swiftly to tie down rising star Lamine Yamal to a long-term contract. The 17-year-old has signed a new six-year contract, which keeps him at Camp Nou until June 2031. Yamal was in his element this season and will wear the number 10 jersey next season, which belonged to the… Continue reading FC Barcelona Star Lamine Yamal Signs New Deal