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 […]
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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 […]
The Rwanda Broadcasting Agency (RBA), formerly Office Rwandais d’ Information (ORINFOR), will Thursday, April 11, observe a moment to honor former journalists killed during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. The public broadcaster lost a number of journalists including Viateur Kalinda who many describe as the best football commentator in Rwanda of all time. There […]
Female celebrities always have plenty of admirers, especially among the male folk. And it is usually not a surprise when these beautiful women date and marry football stars. Over the years there have been high profile marriages between Nigerian footballers and female celebrities. LEADERSHIP Sunday compiles a list of Nigerian female celebrities who are married […]
The race towards the 2023 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire is shaping up nicely as six teams have so far confirmed their places in the flagship tournament following the recent round of qualifiers over the past seven days. Holders Senegal, Tunisia, South Africa, Morocco and Burkina Faso have joined hosts The Elephants […]
Some of the outstanding bonus payments, camp allowances, and expenses date back to 2021 FIFPRO, the global umbrella body for professional football players, has issued a forceful statement condemning the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for failing to pay Super Falcons players. FIFPRO said in a statement released on Tuesday that it is terrible that the […]
When the Africa Cup of Nations starts in January, the Bundesliga pacesetters will be without several key players. Their absence at a crucial time could change how clubs recruit African football players in the future. Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface fondly remembers when Nigeria won their third and last Africa Cup of Nations title a […]