In just a few days’ time, the journey to crowing the CAF Women’s Champions League, Cote d’Ivoire 2023 champions officially begins in Korhogo, Cote d’Ivoire. The third edition of Africa’s premier women’s club football gets underway between 05 – 19 November, where eight clubs from across the continent will battle it out for the prestigious […]
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New York, Usa — Letesenbet Gidey, Peres Jepchirchir, Brigid Kosgei, Sharon Lokedi and Hellen Obiri star in a stacked women’s field for the TCS New York City Marathon, a World Athletics Platinum Label road race, on Sunday. Expect fireworks as some of the all-time greats clash on the hunt for another major victory. In an […]
After a lackluster start at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire, the Super Eagles are now on course for a fourth continental title after they squeezed past stubborn Palancas Negras of Angola 1-0 yesterday at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan to pick one of the available semi-final tickets. Once again, […]
Both teams began the tournament shakily but have steadily improved, with both recording clean sheets in their last four matches The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023) hots up on Wednesday as two footballing rivals, Nigeria and South Africa, clash in an eagerly anticipated semi-final showdown at the Stade de la Paix in Bouake. […]
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Zimbabwe: FIFA Lift Zimbabwe Ban
Joy and relief are expected to grip Zimbabwe’s football fraternity today after FIFA finally resolved to lift their suspension of the country from the international game yesterday. An official announcement was made last night by FIFA. Tge Sports and Recreation Commission are set to hold amedia conference in Harare this morning, with a Normalisation Committee […]
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 […]
All eyes are on Faith Kipyegon at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary. That’s because the Kenyan 1,500 metre and 5,000 metre star broke three world records in less than two months on her way to Hungary. As expected, Ethiopia, Uganda and Kenya are spearheading Africa’s hopes for medals, continuing their dominance in […]
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 […]
War in the Middle East plunged humanity to new lows on Sunday 8 October 2023 that have gripped international attention since. If that were not the case, the world would likely be abuzz with the breathtaking exploits of a 23-year-old Kenyan who changed running history in Chicago on the same day. Kelvin Kiptum, running just […]
Rwandan cricket teams’ performances on the international stage in the most recent competitions has been a tale of mixed fortunes, showcasing both achievements and areas that demand improvement. Cricket in Rwanda has undoubtedly made significant strides, with the sport rapidly gaining popularity and taking roots in schools and clubs (first and second divisions) across the […]
Sadio Mane’s Senegal are aiming to retain their title and Mohamed Salah is chasing a first trophy with Egypt at this year’s Africa Cup of Nations, which begins in Ivory Coast on January 13. A strong field also features 2022 World Cup semi-finalists Morocco and a Nigeria team spearheaded by African footballer of the year […]
The Nigerian Cardiac Society notes with utmost concern the several reported cases of sudden deaths among Nigerians both at home and abroad directly or indirectly linked with the surge of emotions associated with the Nigeria- South Africa Match during the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023) competition holding in Cote D’Ivoire. The society wishes […]
Peseiro’s 22-month tenure as head coach was continuously a subject of scrutiny and evaluation which ensured a lack of trust from many Nigerians. In May 2022, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) sought a new head coach to surpass the performance and turgidity of Gernot Rohr’s handling of the Super Eagles. They appointed Jose Peseiro, six […]
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 […]