In only his first season, South African tactician Fadluraghman “Fadlu” Davids has guided Tanzanian club Simba to the semifinals of the CAF Confederation Cup. Davids has been at the helm since July 2024, and on Wednesday, 9 April, he proved his worth. Simba met Egyptian club Al Masry in Tanzania’s largest city, Dar es Salaam,… Continue reading Fadlu Davids Endears Himself to Simba Supporters
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Sundowns Defend their Supporters but Apologise to Espérance
Mamelodi Sundowns have called on Tunisian club Espérance to “denounce” the behavior of its supporters after the ugly scenes at Loftus Stadium. Sundowns beat Espérance 1-0 at the Pretoria venue on Tuesday in a CAF Champions League quarter-finals first leg encounter, but their victory was marred by clashes between the supporters from both ends. However,… Continue reading Sundowns Defend their Supporters but Apologise to Espérance
Cameroonian Icon Samuel Eto’o Defies the Odds and Makes it to CAF’s Executive Committee
Cameroon’s favourite son, Samuel Eto’o, has made it to CAF’s executive committee against all odds. Eto’o, who celebrated his 44th birthday on 10 March, could have easily missed out, but in the end it was a walk in the park as he was a lone candidate from the Central Africa region. The ex-Barcelona, Inter Milan,… Continue reading Cameroonian Icon Samuel Eto’o Defies the Odds and Makes it to CAF’s Executive Committee
CAF President Patrice Motsepe Leads the Away — Again
South Africa’s Patrice Motsepe has retained his position as CAF President for four more years until 2029. Motsepe, a billionaire with mining interests, has been at the helm since March 2021 and on Wednesday, he was re-elected at the 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly in Cairo, Egypt. He’s also one of FIFA’s vice-presidents by virtue… Continue reading CAF President Patrice Motsepe Leads the Away — Again
SA Clubs Battle North Africans in CAF Championship Quarter-Finals
Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns have been pitted against North African clubs in the quarter-finals of the CAF Champions League. The draw was conducted in Doha, Qatar, on Thursday afternoon. Pirates, who won this competition in 1995, have been drawn against Algerian side, MC Alger, and the tie will be played over two legs with… Continue reading SA Clubs Battle North Africans in CAF Championship Quarter-Finals
South African Coach Rulani Mokwena on Course to Revive Moroccan Giants Wydad
One of South Africa’s youngest and brightest coaches Rulani Mokwena didn’t exactly hit the ground running at the helm of Morocco’s Wydad Casablanca. However, the 38-year-old is starting to show his hand, and Wydad are back to winning ways, with five league wins on the trot to propel themselves to second spot on the table,… Continue reading South African Coach Rulani Mokwena on Course to Revive Moroccan Giants Wydad
Tanzanian Powerhouse Simba Hold On to SA Coach
Moroccan outfit AS FAR’s pursuit of Simba FC mentor Fadluraghman “Fadlu” Davids has ended on a disappointing note for the North Africans. AS FAR, also known as FAR Rabat, has been on the lookout for a new head coach following the dismissal of Frenchman Hubert Velud. Davids, 43, has impressed in Tanzania with his side… Continue reading Tanzanian Powerhouse Simba Hold On to SA Coach
Bafana’s Afcon Dates Revealed
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed the dates for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The tournament is slated for 21 December 2025 until 18 January 2026. Morocco will play host and kick off the tournament with a clash against Comoros in the nation’s capital, Rabat. South Africa’s senior national team, Bafana… Continue reading Bafana’s Afcon Dates Revealed
Africa Sets Its Sights on the 2026 World Cup to be Held Under New Rules
A two-year cycle of qualifying tournaments for the FIFA World Cup 2026 began in Africa on 15 November 2023. It is the first qualifying round after a significant change in FIFA rules that raised the number of teams competing at the finals of the World Cup to 48 from 32. This means more African teams… Continue reading Africa Sets Its Sights on the 2026 World Cup to be Held Under New Rules