All eyes are now on Libyan club Al Ittihad as they target some big signings in the transfer space. Out of the blue, Al Ittihad are making some big moves and have set their sights on South African winger, Thembinkosi Lorch. Lorch, 32, is on the verge of a transfer to Al Ittihad from Moroccan club Wydad Casablanca, who have accepted an undisclosed bid. The former Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns forward has also discussed and agreed to personal terms…

The CAF Technical Study Group (TSG) has unveiled the Team of the Tournament for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), featuring standout performers such as the best player, Sadio Mané, Yassine Bounou and Idrissa Gueye. The tournament winners, Senegal and finalists Morocco, dominate the selection, with four players each named in the Best XI, as chosen by CAF’s TSG. “The Team of the Tournament was selected following an in-depth technical analysis conducted by the CAF TSG, which implemented a…

Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi has opened up about the defeat to Senegal in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). On January 18, the Atlas Lions, playing on home soil, battled the Lions of Teranga, and the West Africans emerged victorious to take the trophy home. And all of Morocco was left reeling after a missed opportunity to end the five-decade wait for the AFCON. The only time they won the tournament was in 1976 when Ethiopia played…

Facing the chop, Stellenbosch FC has strengthened their team in the fight to evade the dreaded relegation axe. Stellies find themselves in unfamiliar territory, on the bottom side of the Betway Premiership standings and with new head coach Gavin Hunt at the helm, all associated with the club would be hopeful of an escape to a safe position. The club has brought in three key signings, including striker Tshegofatso Mabasa from Orlando Pirates. “Stellenbosch FC is delighted to announce that…

Simba Sports Club have lured former Stellenbosch defender Ismael Toure to the Tanzanian Premier League. The 28-year-old had a brief stint with FC Baniyas in the United Arab Emirates, following his departure from Stellenbosch FC last year. Toure, however, has made a return to the African continent and has put pen to paper on a three-year contract with Simba. The East African club is guided by former Stellenbosch FC coach, Steve Barker, who previously worked with Toure at the Cape…

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…