After his struggles at Mamelodi Sundowns, winger Thapelo Maseko has moved on, albeit temporarily. The 22-year-old arrived at Chloorkop in July 2023 from SuperSport United, and since then, he has battled for a place in the starting XI of the star-studded team. He starred in 45 matches for Sundowns and scored three goals, to go with one assist, before seeking game time at AEL Limassol. “Limassol Athletic Association announces the reach of an agreement with South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns…

Portuguese coach Miguel Cardoso says he is staying put at Mamelodi Sundowns despite rumours to the contrary. Cardoso, who hass been at the helm since December 2024, was speaking after Sundowns returned to league action with a 2-0 victory over Orbit College at Loftus Stadium on Monday. “People are discussing or thinking about the things that they would like to probably happen,” said Cardoso. “Sundowns is a club that is ruled from the inside to the outside, not from the…

In a notable transfer, Premier League club Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Marc Guéhi from Crystal Palace on a five-and-a-half-year deal. The 25-year-old England international has put pen to paper on a contract that will take him through to the summer of 2031. He becomes the club’s second signing of the January transfer window following on from the capture of Ghanaian winger Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth earlier this month. Guéhi arrives at the Etihad armed with extensive top-flight…

Africa Cup of Nations 2025 runners-up Morocco have improved three places in the latest FIFA rankings released late Monday. The Atlas Lions are now eighth in world football, setting a new historic high. This is Morocco’s first entry into the top 10 of the FIFA rankings since April 1998. They remain the top-ranked side on the African continent. Meanwhile, Senegal, the reigning African champions, are now placed 12th in the world and number two in Africa. Spain remains the top-ranked…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has condemned the “unacceptable behavior” of some players and officials during the Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat on Sunday. The final, won by Senegal, was marred by a penalty controversy when hosts Morocco were awarded a penalty at the death. Senegal players and officials walked off the pitch urged by coach Pape Thiaw but later returned. Morocco’s penalty was saved, and in extra time, the Lions of Teranga found a winner to…

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will be remembered for great football all round, but also for the controversial moment in the final between hosts Morocco and eventual winners, Senegal. In Sunday’s decider in Rabat, Morocco was awarded a last-minute penalty, and in protest, Senegal coach Pape Thiaw urged his players to leave the field. Sanity prevailed, however, when the Lions of Teranga took to the field again, with Morocco star Brahim Diaz stepping up to take the spot kick,…

Senegal were crowned champions of Africa for the second time in their history after edging hosts Morocco 1–0 in a gripping Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Rabat on Sunday. The decisive moment arrived just three minutes into extra time when Pape Gueye unleashed a stunning left-footed strike from the edge of the area, sending the Senegalese bench into raptures and silencing a packed stadium desperate for a long-awaited home triumph. Morocco had come agonizingly close to settling the…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has dismissed claims by the Senegal Football Federation (FSF) relating to the logistics at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. The FSF cried foul on Friday over the lack of security when they arrived in the capital, Rabat, from Tangier by train, before questioning the decision to send them to the Mohammed VI Complex, which is a training base for their opponents in Sunday’s final, Morocco. CAF said the FSF was consulted…

On Sunday night, beneath the glowing lights of Rabat, African football will momentarily hold its breath as Morocco and Senegal take to the final in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations. A host nation, Morocco, yearning to end a five-decade wait for continental glory meets a powerhouse, Senegal, eager to cement its place among Africa’s elite. The grand finale at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium brings together two of the continent’s finest footballing nations; united by shared history…

Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali emerged the hero for Nigeria as the Super Eagles secured the bronze medal at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), following a 4–2 penalty shootout victory over Egypt in Casablanca. The game had to be decided straight from penalties after a goalless draw in regulation time. Eric Chelle’s side showed strong character to bounce back from their semi-final disappointment against hosts Morocco earlier in the week, in the same fashion, ensuring they concluded their campaign positively with…