Abdul Aziz Issah is the darling boy of Africa – Dreams FC Coach
Dreams FC head coach Abdul Karim Zito has labelled his youngster Abdul Aziz Issahaku as the darling boy of Africa. The 19-year-old has been in phenomenal form for the Ghana FA Cup holders, helping them win the title last season and is now the top scorer – joint – in the CAF Confederation Cup. Aziz […]
DR Congo announces plan to host 2029 Africa Cup of Nations
President Félix Tshisékédi of the Democratic Republic of Congo announced the country’s candidacy to host the prestigious Africa Cup of Nations in 2029. During a press briefing on Thursday, February 22, 2024, President Tshisékédi outlined the nation’s ambitious plans to vie for the opportunity to host the tournament for the first time in its history. […]
2023 Africa Cup of Nations: Jean Michael Seri proud as family celebrates Ivory Coast success
Hull City midfielder Jean Michael Seri said his role in Ivory Coast’s Africa Cup of Nations success has even caught the imagination of his young family. The 32-year-old returned from the Ivorians’ success on home soil, the first host nation triumph since Egypt in 2006, to fanfare from teammates. Fans have celebrated on his native country’s streets, […]
2023 Africa Games: Cape Coast Sports Stadium earmarked to host women’s football event
The Cape Coast Sports Stadium has been selected as the venue for the Women’s Football event in the upcoming 2023 Africa Games. Ghana’s Black Princesses, current holders of the WAFU U-20 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title, are set to compete in Group A against Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Uganda. Ghana will kick off their tournament […]
2023 Africa Cup of Nations Golden Boot winner Emilio Nsue Lopez retires from international football
Equatorial Guinea superstar, Emilio Nsue Lopez has retired from international football with immediate effect. The decision has been taken by the veteran footballer after his outstanding displays at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. At the tournament, Emilio Nsue starred for Equatorial Guinea and established himself as one of the best players in […]
2025 Africa Cup of Nations: CAF and FIFA agree for tournament to take place in July to August
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has given its agreement in principle for the next African Cup that will be hosted in Morocco to be held in July through August of 2025, official sources based in Cairo told AFP news agency on Monday. At the beginning of February, the president of CAF, Patrice Motsepe, avoided […]
Ivory Coast fined $5,000 by CAF for 2023 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal misconduct
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has levied a fine of $5,000 on champions Ivory Coast following the misconduct of its players during the AFCON quarterfinal clash against Mali. The tense match, which unfolded on 3 February at the Stade de la Paix, saw Ivory Coast emerge victorious with a 2-1 scoreline, but it was […]
2023 Africa Cup of Nations: What we have accomplished in Ivory Coast still seems unreal to us – South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams
Amidst a triumphant return to South Africa after their remarkable journey in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, goalkeeper Ronwen Williams reflects on the surreal accomplishments of the Bafana Bafana team. Receiving a warm welcome from the president of SAFA upon their arrival on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, Williams seized the opportunity to share insights […]
President Akufo-Addo charges Sports Minister, LOC to organise best Africa Games ever
President Nana Akufo-Addo has charged the Minister of Youth and Sports, along with the Ministry and Local Organizing Committee (LOC), to orchestrate nothing short of the finest Africa Games in history. The President delivered this charge during his address at the inauguration of the Borteman Sports Complex, marking the countdown to the commencement of the […]
2023 Africa Cup of Nations: Ghana ranked 18th in final standings of tournament
The Black Stars of Ghana have been ranked 18th in the final standings of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament after a disappointing performance. The West African country which was part of the 24 teams and was hoping to win its fifth title was booted out of the tournament at the group phase […]
