Despite their latest setback, Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou is still hopeful of winning the PSL title with the Buccaneers. Pirates could only manage a draw against Richards Bay on Friday, denting their hopes of a league crown. Ouaddou’s men are now one point behind the leaders, Mamelodi Sundowns, who have a game in hand, as the season draws to a close. “I’m telling you that it will be difficult,” said Ouaddou. “But we still have a small chance to…

Tshwane club Mamelodi Sundowns are now favourites to progress to the CAF Champions League final after beating Esperance in Tunisia in the first leg of the semifinals. The Brazilians beat the hosts 1-0 on Sunday, and after securing the result away, Sundowns appear well on course to reach the final. However, Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has cautioned that it is far from over and expects his former employers, Esperance, to put up a fight in Pretoria. The two sides will…

A goalless draw between USM Alger and Olympique Safi in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup semi-final leaves the tie delicately balanced ahead of next week’s decisive return in Morocco, after the game was dominated by action and a late red card. Played at the 5 July Stadium in Algiers, the encounter produced no goals but plenty of talking points, shaping the outcome of a tense and often fractious contest. Despite sustained pressure from the hosts, USM Alger…

Egyptian club Zamalek is on the brink of reaching the CAF Confederation Cup final after securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Algeria’s CR Belouizdad in the first leg of their semi-final clash at the Nelson Mandela Stadium over the weekend. Juan Bezerra’s first-half strike proved decisive in Algiers, handing the Egyptian side a crucial away win and a narrow advantage ahead of next week’s return leg in Cairo. The result places Zamalek in a strong position to reach the final,…

Mamelodi Sundowns took a crucial step toward the final of the CAF Champions League with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Espérance Sportive de Tunis in a tense semi-final first leg played in Tunis on Sunday evening. A second-half header from striker Brayan León proved decisive in a tightly contested encounter that saw the South African champions display resilience, particularly after being reduced to ten men late in the match. Espérance started brightly in front of their home supporters, creating the…

FAR Rabat took a significant step towards the CAF Champions League final with a commanding 2-0 victory over fellow Moroccan side RS Berkane in the first leg of their semi-final in Rabat over the weekend. Second-half goals from Ahmed Hammoudan and Khalid Ait Ourkhan proved decisive at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, handing the Royal Army a crucial advantage ahead of next weekend’s return leg in Berkane. The result leaves FAR Rabat firmly in control of the tie, while RS…

Former Senegal and Libya coach Aliou Cissé will now guide Angola after agreeing on a four-year deal to coach their national side. Cissé quit Libya a few days ago due to unpaid salaries, and he has taken charge of the Palancas Negras. “I arrive here with great ambition and I am eager to start working with the group so that together we can write a beautiful story,” said Cissé, during his unveiling in Luanda, Angola’s capital. Angolan Football Federation president…

The president of the Confederation of African Football, Dr Patrice Motsepe, says there is no place for corruption in African football. Last month, the Senegalese government demanded an investigation into corruption after the ‌country was stripped of its 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title by the CAF Appeal Board and the trophy was awarded to the final opponents, Morocco. Motsepe met with officials from the Senegalese Football ⁠Federation and head of state Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Wednesday, where he…

There will be a North African showdown at the CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations after hosts Morocco were drawn with Tunisia, Egypt and Ethiopia in Group A for the finals. The tournament will be staged from 13 May to 2 June 2026 at the Mohammed VI Complex in Rabat. The Final Draw was concluded at CAF Headquarters in Cairo, Egypt, on Wednesday. Current African stars Fiston Mayele (Pyramids FC and DR Congo), Aliou Dieng (Al Ahly and Mali) and…

Senegalese Coach Aliou Cisse has resigned from his job as head coach of the Libyan national team. The 50-year-old, who was appointed in March 2025 on a two-year contract with an option for a third, confirmed his resignation on Wednesday via a statement. In it, Cisse focuses on the journey with the Mediterranean Knights, but says nothing about the financial challenges he faced during his tenure. As per some reports, he was not paid for months. “Last March was exceptional…