African Times has picked 10 players that have done enough to convince Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos to include them in his squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Bafana Bafana’s opening match of the tournament will be against Angola on 22 December in Marrakech, followed by a clash against Egypt on… Continue reading Ten (10) Bafana Bafana Players Guaranteed AFCON Spot
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Nigeria Football Federation Apologises to the Government
Nigeria’s Football Federation (NFF) has wasted no time in acknowledging its shortcomings following the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the FIFA 2026 World Cup. The Super Eagles were pipped to first spot in Group C of the qualifiers by South Africa. They had a second chance in the African play-offs and blew it, going… Continue reading Nigeria Football Federation Apologises to the Government
Chebbak and Mssoudy join Ajibade for CAF Women Main Award
CAF has unveiled the top three nominees in each of the women’s categories ahead of the CAF Awards 2025, as anticipation builds for Africa’s biggest football celebration to be staged on 19 November 2025 in Rabat, Morocco. The CAF Awards 2025 recognise the best performers between 6 January and 15 October 2025, highlighting outstanding achievements… Continue reading Chebbak and Mssoudy join Ajibade for CAF Women Main Award
CAF Awards 2025: Spotlight on Hakimi, Salah and Osimhen
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the top three nominees in each of the men’s categories of the highly anticipated CAF Awards 2025. The prestigious event will be held in Rabat, Morocco, on 19 November, in celebration of the exceptional performances and achievements that have defined African football this year. For the main… Continue reading CAF Awards 2025: Spotlight on Hakimi, Salah and Osimhen
Four African Teams in U-17 World Cup Round of 16
Uganda, Burkina Faso, Morocco and Mali have made it through to the last 16 of the FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar. Uganda continued to defy the odds at their debut World Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Senegal on the weekend. The junior Cranes netted with their first effort of note, as Abubakali… Continue reading Four African Teams in U-17 World Cup Round of 16
DR Congo Edge Nigeria to Reach Inter-Confederation Play-Offs
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will represent Africa in the Inter-Confederation Play-Offs in March next year, for a possible 10th spot for the continent in the FIFA 2026 World Cup. DR Congo kept their World Cup dream alive after beating Nigeria 4-3 on penalties in Rabat on Sunday night, following a 1-1 draw after… Continue reading DR Congo Edge Nigeria to Reach Inter-Confederation Play-Offs
Boks Dig Deep for a Big Win Over Italy in Turin
A much-changed Springbok team, playing with 14 men for almost 70 minutes, delivered a performance for the ages in extreme adversity with a brilliant 32-14 (halftime 10-3) Castle Lager Outgoing Tour victory over Italy in Turin on Saturday. For the second successive week the Boks lost their number five lock in Franco Mostert (for a… Continue reading Boks Dig Deep for a Big Win Over Italy in Turin
Mokoena Joins Bafana Bafana’s Elite Club
Midfield maestro Teboho Mokoena has come a long way in his eight years with South Africa’s senior national team, Bafana Bafana. Few would have noticed when he ran out for his debut against neighbours Botswana in the African Nations Championship [CHAN] qualifier played at the Francistown Stadium on 15 July 2017. Born in Bohlokong, Bethlehem, in… Continue reading Mokoena Joins Bafana Bafana’s Elite Club
Nigeria Face DR Congo in World Cup PlayOff Final
Nigeria and DR Congo will meet in Sunday’s CAF World Cup play-off final in Rabat, with the winner advancing to March’s FIFA Inter-Continental Play-Off and keeping their FIFA World Cup 26 dream alive. Kick-off is 20:00 local time (19:00 GMT) at the Stade Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan. Eric Sékou Chelle’s Super Eagles arrive with… Continue reading Nigeria Face DR Congo in World Cup PlayOff Final
Erasmus Gives More Players Game Time
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named a new-look starting team for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour Test against Italy at the Allianz Stadium in Turin on Saturday afternoon. Erasmus has made 11 changes to his run-on side and one on the replacements bench from last week’s 32-17 victory against France. The players who retained their… Continue reading Erasmus Gives More Players Game Time