Africa
Hakimi, Chebbak Shine as Africa’s Best
Achraf Hakimi and Ghizlane Chebbak made history at the 2025 CAF Awards in Rabat, sweeping the top honours after standout seasons for club and country.
Nairobi United Learn Their CAF Confederation Cup Opponents
Kenyan debutants Nairobi United have officially learned their CAF Confederation Cup group-stage opponents after a historic qualification that saw them eliminate Tunisia’s Etoile du Sahel. Drawn in Group B alongside Morocco’s Wydad AC, AS Maniema Union of DRC, and Tanzania’s Azam FC.
Pyramids FC Cruise Past Ethiopian Insurance to Reach CAF Champions League Group
Pyramids FC advanced to the CAF Champions League group stage after a comfortable 2-0 win over Ethiopian Insurance at the Air Defense Stadium on Thursday, sealing a 3-1 aggregate triumph. Mostafa Ziko and an own goal from Bereket Kekaleb ensured the Egyptian side’s smooth passage to the next round.
Historic Feat: Nairobi United Reach CAF Confederation Cup Group Stage in Debut Season
Nairobi United have made history by qualifying for the CAF Confederation Cup group stage in their very first attempt, edging Tunisia’s Etoile du Sahel 7–6 on penalties after a dramatic 2–2 aggregate tie. The newcomers’ stunning rise marks a new dawn for Kenyan club football.
Kaizer Chiefs and Stellenbosch FC Seal South Africa’s Double Qualification for CAF Confederation Cup Group Stage
Kaizer Chiefs and Stellenbosch FC both advanced to the group stages of the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup after dominant home wins on Sunday. Chiefs defeated AS Simba 3–1 in Soweto, while Stellenbosch overpowered Angola’s 15 de Agosto 4–1 in Stellenbosch, ensuring double South African representation in the continental competition.
Sundowns Outclass Remo Stars to Seal CAF Champions League Group Stage Spot
Mamelodi Sundowns cruised past Nigeria’s Remo Stars 7-1 on aggregate to reach the CAF Champions League group stage. A 2-0 win in Pretoria, courtesy of goals from Nuno Santos and Peter Shalulile, underlined the South African champions’ dominance and exposed the gulf in experience between the two sides.
Kenya Police FC Lodge Official Complaint Against Al Hilal After CAF Champions League Exit
Kenya Police FC have filed an official complaint with CAF, accusing Sudan’s Al Hilal of fielding unregistered players during their Champions League second-leg clash in Libya. The law enforcers exited the tournament 4–1 on aggregate after a 3–1 loss, missing out on a potential KSh 90 million group-stage payout.
Kenya Police FC Crash Out of CAF Champions League, Miss Out on KSh 90 Million Windfall
Kenya Police FC’s CAF Champions League journey ended in heartbreak after a 3–1 loss to Sudan’s Al Hilal SC in Benghazi, Libya. The defeat not only dashed their continental dreams but also cost them a potential KSh 90 million payday for reaching the group stage.
Zamalek and Azam FC Cruise Into CAF Confederation Cup Group Stage
Zamalek and Azam FC have cruised into the CAF Confederation Cup group stage after emphatic aggregate victories. The Egyptian giants dispatched Dekedaha 7–0, while Tanzania’s Azam FC made history with a 9–0 aggregate win over KMKM. Both clubs will discover their group-stage opponents on November 3 in Johannesburg.
Starlets Shine in CECAFA Return with 3-0 Win Over Burundi
Kenya’s Harambee Starlets made a statement in their CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship comeback, cruising to a 3-0 victory over Burundi in their 2025 opener, led by a brilliant brace from Martha Amunyolet.