African Sports

  In the lead-up to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Ghana’s head coach, Chris Hughton, candidly confessed his unfamiliarity with two of his team’s group-stage opponents, Cape Verde and Mozambique. The draw for the highly anticipated tournament placed Ghana in Group B, alongside football powerhouses Egypt, as well …

The Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between Morocco and Liberia, originally scheduled for Saturday evening, has been postponed due to a powerful earthquake striking Morocco, as confirmed by the Moroccan Football Federation. In a statement, they expressed their heartfelt condolences to the victims’ families and wished a swift recovery …

Ghanaian striker Jordan Ayew has expressed his strong determination to assist Ghana in securing a spot in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which will be hosted in Ivory Coast next year. This commitment comes as the Black Stars commence preparations for their crucial match against the Central African …

Idriss Yacine Diallo has been elected as the president of the Côte d’Ivoire Football Federation, following a second round of voting in Abidjan on Saturday. The President of the Ivorian Football Federation polled 63 votes against his challenger Sory Diabaté who polled 61 votes. Former Chelsea striker, Didier Drogba didn’t get …

Head Coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Augustine Eguavoen, has been sacked by the Nigeria Football Federation [NFF]. A statement by the NFF on Thursday, March 31, reads: “Following the failure of the Super Eagles of Nigeria to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the erstwhile Technical Adviser, Augustine Eguavoen has …

An official of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reportedly died following the chaos that erupted after the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier between Nigeria – Ghana in Abuja on Tuesday night. The deceased has been identified as Dr Joseph Kabungo, a Zambian medical practitioner. He was CAF’s designated …

In a viral video that surfaced on popular social media platform Twitter, minutes after the final whistle. Nigerian fans appeared to take to the Abuja National Stadium to destroy properties and vent their anger after the Super Eagles missed out on the 2022 World Cup on Tuesday. Nigeria recorded a …

Cameroonian goalkeeper Andre Onana involved in ghastly accident ahead of clash with Algeria. Ajax and Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana emerged unscathed from a horrible car accident which happened on Tuesday morning in Cameroon. The accident reportedly happened in Pouma which is located in the Littoral Region of Cameroon. According to …

The Nigeria Football Supporters Club (NFSC) has revealed plans to embark on a seven-day fasting and prayer session to enable Nigeria to defeat Ghana in the 2022 FIFA World Cup playoffs. Nigeria declares fasting and prayers ahead of World Cup playoff against Ghana The two West African rivals will come …

FIFA has slapped the Zimbabwean and Kenyan football federations with suspensions due to government interference. Zimbabwe was banned after its government-run Sports and Recreation Commission refused to relinquish control of the Zimbabwe Football Association and reinstate the federation’s leadership. ZIFA officials were removed from office in November on allegations of …