Egyptian club Al Ahly has continued to ‘clean’ house following their exit from the CAF Champions League. The 12-time record winners of this competition recently announced the departure of head coach Marcel Koller after being eliminated in the semi-finals by Mamelodi Sundowns. Al Ahly’s sporting director Mohamed Ramadan has been let go too. Ramadan’s departure… Continue reading Al Ahly Wields The Axe on Sporting Director
Author: TIYANI WA KA MABASA
Simba Ends 32-year Wait for Continental Final
Tanzanian club Simba will contest the CAF Confederation Cup final against Moroccan outfit RB Berkane next month. Led by South African coach Fadluraghman “Fadlu” Davids, the East Africans have waited over three decades to reach a continental final. In 1993, Simba was a finalist in the CAF Cup (later renamed Confederation Cup) and settled for… Continue reading Simba Ends 32-year Wait for Continental Final
Mo Salah Stars as Liverpool Secure Title
Egypt’s Mohamed Salah became the fifth-highest English Premier League scorer of all-time as Liverpool was crowned champions at Anfield on Sunday. Salah was on the scoresheet for the hosts in the 5-1 thumping of Tottenham Hotspur. The 32-year-old’s second-half goal against Spurs was his 185th in the Premier League, ahead of Sergio Aguero (184) in… Continue reading Mo Salah Stars as Liverpool Secure Title
Shandre Campbell on Path to Stardom
South Africa’s rising star Shandre Campbell’s progress in Belgium is well-documented, and rightly so. The 19-year-old winger was signed by Club Brugge last August from SuperSport United and integrated into the former’s second team, where he’s had a fine run this season. Campbell’s return of nine goals and two assists in 19 appearances appears to… Continue reading Shandre Campbell on Path to Stardom
CAF President Dr Motsepe Announces Five Vice Presidents
CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe has backed himself with five individuals as he embarks on his second term. Last month, the South African businessman was elected unopposed as he retained his seat for another four years. On Saturday, Motsepe announced five vice presidents at an executive committee meeting in Accra, Ghana. First Vice President: Mr.… Continue reading CAF President Dr Motsepe Announces Five Vice Presidents
Al Ahly Fires Coach after Sundowns CAFCL Defeat
As expected, Egyptian club Al Ahly has sacked Swiss coach Marcel Koller. Koller’s undoing was the Red Devils’ exit from the CAF Champions League after falling to Mamelodi Sundowns in the semi-finals, on the away goals rule on Friday. Al Ahly’s top hierarchy met the following day to deliberate on the future of Koller, and… Continue reading Al Ahly Fires Coach after Sundowns CAFCL Defeat
Pirates Coach José Riveiro Bemoans ‘Cruel’ Result
Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro is gutted after the Buccaneers were knocked out of the CAF Champions League. The 3-2 defeat to Egyptian outfit Pyramids in Cairo on Friday was Pirates’s first loss in this season’s tournament, in over ten games, but it came in the semi-finals and dented their hopes of reaching the final.… Continue reading Pirates Coach José Riveiro Bemoans ‘Cruel’ Result
FIFA Appoints SAFA’s Head of Coach Education to Oversee African Coaching Development Programs
World football governing body FIFA has roped in coaching talent Keneilwe Mathibela from the South African Football Association (SAFA). According to SAFA, Mathibela has been approached by FIFA to oversee the delivery of coaching development programs on the African continent. “She will be working with CAF on behalf of FIFA and will, among other responsibilities,… Continue reading FIFA Appoints SAFA’s Head of Coach Education to Oversee African Coaching Development Programs
Sundowns Challenge Pyramids for CAF Champions League Honours
Mamelodi Sundowns will look to break Egyptian hearts again in this year’s CAF Champions League final. The 2016 champions have reached their third final in history after knocking out Egyptian powerhouse Al Ahly in Cairo on Friday, in front of 75,000 home supporters. Sundowns booked their spot by fighting back from one goal down to… Continue reading Sundowns Challenge Pyramids for CAF Champions League Honours
Botswana Football Mourns National Icon
Botswana is in mourning following the death of the man who put their senior national football team on the map, Stanley Tshosane. Tshosane, 68, died on Friday morning, as confirmed by his family. He was regarded as a national icon in Botswana after he guided the Zebras to their maiden Africa Cup of Nations in… Continue reading Botswana Football Mourns National Icon