Some supporters of Moroccan side AS FAR Rabat on social media were very skeptical when the club was signing Emmanuel Imanishimwe from APR FC on August 5, 2021. Those fans cannot be faulted as FAR Rabat is a big club and they are used to big name players on the African continent or even African […]
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From the prowess of Nigeria in 1989 to the triumph of Ghana in 2009, and the performances of Senegal and Mali in 2015, here are the greatest feats of African countries at the FIFA U-20 World Cup. Over the last 22 editions, Africa has been present in the last four of this tournament on eight […]
In 1994, at the onset of the genocide against the Tutsi, Eric Murangwa Eugene, then at the peak of his football career, found his teammates rallying to shield him from the militia as they hunted down ‘enemies’ house by house. In an interview with Africa Renewal’s Zipporah Musau, he shares his survival journey and discusses […]
FORMER CAPS United captain Moses Muchenje says he is ready to bounce back into the football trenches after successfully undergoing rehabilitation from drug addiction. The 31-year-old has chosen to be brave, pouring his heart out as he prepares to, hopefully, ink a deal with any of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League teams ahead of […]
The Eagles first revealed their identity in 1994, but they came into their own in Atlanta for the 1996 Olympics, weaving a tale of skill, tenacity, and triumph that cemented Nigeria’s position as a footballing powerhouse. On 3 August, 27 years ago, Nigeria conquered the world by beating Argentina to win the Olympic Gold at […]
The ugly incidents of violence that rocked the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match between Dynamos and Highlanders at Barbourfields on Sunday has drawn widespread condemnation from stakeholders. For the second time in two years, a match between the country’s football heavy-weights had to be called off prematurely after a group of frustrated Highlanders supporters rained […]
A superb century from Panashe Taruvinga of Gladiators paced the way for his team’s continued march towards the National Premier League cricket title with a 93-run victory over Mutare Sports Club at Takashinga on Thursday. Taruvinga opened the batting with Wessly Madhevere, who was soon bowled by Tendai Chatara for six, but he then found […]
Rayon Sports recently completed the signing of Senegalese striker Alon Paul Gomis. The club also has in their ranks Guinean Alsény Camara and coach Muhammad Wade from Mauritania. That is not all, Cameroonian Yvan Marcel Dikoume Kouathe plays for Muhazi United and Ghanaian striker Peter Agblevor has crossed over from Musanze FC to Police FC. […]
The Africa Cup of Nations has put Cote d’Ivoire on display as the best of African footballing talent dazzles the world with their skills. The Africa Cup of Nations has put Cote d’Ivoire on display as the best of African footballing talent dazzles the world with their skills. Apart from the football spectacle and grandeur […]
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Namibia: Kasaona FA Book Semifinal Spot
Defending champions Kasaona Football Academy booked their place in the semifinals of the Bank Windhoek Ramblers u21 football tournament after an impressive 5-3 win against Namib Colts on Saturday. That win followed a 2-2 draw against Swallows on Friday and put them on top of Group B on 10 points after they won three and […]
Following a highly revealing (and very entertaining) interview on ‘Vibes With Five’–podcast of former England International and Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5)–former Super Eagles Skipper, John Obi Mikel (@mikel_john_obi) is now in the eye of the social media storm. In the interview, the 2013 African Footballer of the Year, who had an illustrious career […]
African Cup of Nations joy is marred by displacements and soaring sexual violence in the east as the World Food Programme makes tough decisions amid funding shortages The Democratic Republic of the Congo is, alongside Afghanistan, Yemen and Syria, among the World Food Programme’s biggest emergencies – reeling from decades of conflict and climate change […]
By the end of the group stage, the 34th Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) was one of the most exciting and memorable Afcon tournaments in recent memory. This was particularly true of the performances of the continent’s best players on the field. As a scholar of sports communication with a focus on African football, I’ve […]
A goal glut, shocks galore, a Moroccan red-carded twice, an astonishing comeback by hosts Ivory Coast to win Sunday’s final after two group losses. The 2024 Africa Cup of Nations had it all. Here, AFP Sport recalls alphabetically some of the drama from a 24-nation tournament regarded by many observers as the most exciting since […]
As the qualifiers for the 2023 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations continue on Thursday, three coaches will be officially starting off their stints at different national teams, and they will be keen for positive beginnings. Chris Hughton (Ghana), Ezzaki badou (Sudan) and Avram Grant (Zambia) are all lining up for their maiden bows with their […]
Ousted Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) president Felton Kamambo facing 32 bribery counts had his appeal for a review of the magistrate’s decision dismissing his application for discharge thrown out by the High Court. Kamambo had mounted an appeal at the High Court complaining that magistrate Bianca Makwande erred in failing to discharge him at the […]
With the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 in Australia and New Zealand starting this week, Cafonline.com takes a look at some of the African players hoping to shine at the tournament. Chiamaka Nnadozie – Nigeria Age: 22 Position: Goalkeeper Club: Paris FC (France) The youngest goalkeeper at France 2019, Nnadozie has grown over the last […]
Captain Nnadozie made a crucial penalty save, and Demehin and Abiodun were impressive debutants. The Super Falcons got off to a solid start in their 27th FIFA Women’s World Cup match, drawing 0-0 with Olympic champions Canada. The Nigerian squad had conceded the most goals in FIFA Women’s World Cup history (63), but captain and […]