Africa
Late El Karti Header Stuns Sundowns as CAF Champions League Final Hangs in the Balance
Walid El Karti’s stoppage-time equaliser rescued a dramatic 1-1 draw for Pyramids FC against Mamelodi Sundowns in a thrilling CAF Champions League final first leg in Pretoria.
CAF Officials to Inspect Kenyan Stadiums Ahead of CHAN 2025
With just weeks to go before CHAN 2025 kicks off, CAF’s third vice president Pierre Alain Mounguengui has arrived in Kenya to inspect stadiums and training facilities. His visit marks a crucial step in assessing Kenya’s preparedness to co-host the tournament with Uganda and Tanzania.
FIFA Lifts Ban on Congo-Brazzaville, Reigniting 2026 World Cup Hopes
Congo-Brazzaville’s suspension from international football has officially been lifted by FIFA, paving the way for the ‘Red Devils’ to resume their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign after months of uncertainty.
South Africa and Morocco Book Final Spots in U-20 AFCON
South Africa and Morocco claimed narrow 1-0 victories over Nigeria and hosts Egypt in Thursday’s U-20 Africa Cup of Nations semifinals, setting up a highly anticipated final in Cairo this Sunday.
Heartbreak for Sierra Leone as Morocco Snatch U20 AFCON Semis Spot
A dramatic late own goal in extra time sent Morocco through to the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2025, breaking Sierra Leone’s hearts in their historic tournament debut.
East Africa Gears Up for Historic CHAN 2025 Co-Hosting with Unified Visa Plan
Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania are finalizing preparations to co-host CHAN 2025, unveiling infrastructure upgrades and proposing a special PAMOJA Visa to ease regional travel for fans and officials.
Kenya Hold Nigeria in Four-Goal Thriller to Bow Out of U20 AFCON
Kenya’s U20 side signed off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a spirited 2-2 draw against Nigeria in Cairo. Despite twice taking the lead, the Rising Stars were pegged back by a resilient Nigerian side, with both teams trading penalties in an end-to-end contest.
AFCON U20 2025: Kenya U20 vs Tunisia U20 – Match Preview
Date: 4th May 2025 Kick-off: 18:00 EAT Venue: 30 June Air Defence Stadium, Cairo, Egypt
Brave Kenya U20 (Rising Stars) Fall to Morocco as Nigeria Edge Tunisia in AFCON U20 Opener
Kenya’s U20 national team, fondly known as the Rising Stars, saw their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) debut end in heartbreak after falling 3-2 to Morocco in a pulsating encounter at the 30 June Air Defence Stadium in Cairo, Egypt.
Simba SC and CS Constantine Seal CAF Confederation Cup Final Berths
Simba SC held Stellenbosch FC to a tense goalless draw in Durban to book their place in the CAF Confederation Cup final on aggregate, while CS Constantine edged RS Berkane 1-0 in Algeria thanks to an early second-half header from Abdennour Belhocini.