African Sports

There was a clear pattern of match manipulation during South Africa’s 2022 World Cup qualifier against Ghana, according to South African Football Association (Safa) president Danny Jordaan. Ghana beat Bafana Bafana 1-0 on Sunday in the crucial qualifier – a result which saw the Black Stars advance to Africa’s play-offs …

The Chief Executive Officer of the South African Football Association, Tebogo Motlanthe, has said that they suspect a foul play in the FIFA World Cup qualifier defeat to the Black Stars. He has alleged that match-fixing was at play at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium as the Bafana Bafanas lost …

Bafana Bafana of South Africa last night defeated the Warriors of Zimbabwe in the ongoing 2022 World Cup Qualifiers FNB Stadium to go three points clear on top of Group G ahead Black Stars. Following their narrow victory over the Warriors, Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos warned his charges …

President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Dr Patrice Motsepe, will arrive in Accra on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, for a two-day visit. The South African businessman, who took over the reins of CAF from Amad Amad in March this year, will attend a number of programmes during his …

Two suspects have been arrested for the murder of former South African footballer, Lucky Maselesele. The 41-year-old former Kaizer Chiefs, Maritzburg United and Black Leopards midfielder was allegedly beaten to death by community members after being accused of stealing electricity cables. Police spokesperson, Lieutenant-Colonel Mavela Masondo, who confirmed the incident …

South Africa is no longer interested in staging the Fifa Club World Cup in December because of the country’s ongoing Covid situation. The South African FA (Safa) had previously downplayed any fears of coronavirus hampering its bid for the tournament that features Fifa’s continental club champions. “Safa’s National Executive Committee …

Former Super Eagles captain Nwankwo Kanu has expressed his optimism that Victor Osimhen could become the next Nigerian to be crowned African Footballer of The Year if the Napoli striker continues to improve his game. Osimhen is the highest goalscorer in Europe at the moment and his club Napoli leads …

Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama has announced his retirement from international football, the 30-year-old said on his official social media pages. Wanyama’s announcement comes weeks after he missed out on recent national team duties. “Growing up it was always my dream to get the chance to represent my country. …

Former Barcelona and Inter Milan striker Samuel Eto’o has announced plans to vie for the presidency of Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT). Eto’o made the announcement on his social media handles on Tuesday, September 21, saying he made the decision out of “his love for Cameroon and passion for the country’s …

Liverpool remain unbeaten in the Premier League this season after Sadio Mane scored his 100th goal for the club in a victory against Crystal Palace. Jurgen Klopp’s side created numerous chances against a resilient Palace before Mane pounced on a rebound at the back post in the first half. Mohamed …