Tag: #AfricanFootball

The official draw for the 2025/2026 CAF Champions League group stage, held at CAF Broadcast Partner SuperSport studios in Johannesburg, revealed an exciting lineup of continental football giants. Nigerian club Rivers United joins Zambia’s Power Dynamos in a compelling Group A that features reigning champions Pyramids FC of Egypt and Moroccan giants RS Berkane. This…

SUNDOWNS DOMINATE REMO STARS WITH A 5-1 THRASHING IN CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FIRST LEG

Oct 20, 2025

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Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa put on a masterclass performance on Sunday, sweeping past Nigeria’s Remo Stars 5-1 in the CAF Champions League second-round first leg at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta. The South Africans took control early with Tashreeq Matthews and Peter Shalulile putting Sundowns 2-0 up by halftime. The dominance continued…

TROOST-EKONG PRAISES BELIEF AND RESILIENCE AFTER SUPER EAGLES’ 4-0 WIN

Oct 15, 2025

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Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong hailed Nigeria’s 4-0 victory over Benin Republic as a true testament to belief and resilience, securing the team’s spot in the African playoffs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. “I’m proud to be part of this team, part of this family,” Troost-Ekong said, praising coach Eric Chelle and forward Victor…

SUPER EAGLES DOMINATE BENIN, COACH CHELLE PRAISES PLAYERS’ CHAMPION SPIRIT

Oct 15, 2025

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles crushed Benin Republic’s Cheetahs 4-0 in a thrilling World Cup qualifier at Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. Coach Eric Chelle hailed his players as champions for their energy and focus, with an early goal from Victor Osimhen setting the tone. Chelle applauded Osimhen, calling him the best striker in the world, but reminded…

ASANTE KOTOKO ENDS KWARA UNITED’S CAF CONFEDERATION CUP RUN

Sep 29, 2025

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Ghanaian giants hold firm with a 1-0 win, sealing a 5-3 aggregate victory over Kwara United. Asante Kotoko defeated Kwara United 1-0 at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta, ending the Nigerian side’s continental hopes. After a thrilling 4-3 win in Accra last week, Kotoko’s Hubert Gyau scored the decisive goal early in the…

NIGERIA’S WORLD CUP QUALIFYING HOPES DIM AFTER DRAW WITH SOUTH AFRICA

Sep 11, 2025

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Disappointing 1-1 draw puts Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup qualification on a knife-edge. Fans and analysts are concerned after Nigeria’s stalemate against South Africa, severely weakening their chances for Qatar 2026. Experts say Nigeria must win upcoming matches against Lesotho and Benin with strong goal differences while hoping for South Africa’s slip. A possible point…

SENEGAL STAGES COMEBACK TO TOP GROUP B IN WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

Sep 11, 2025

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Teranga Lions rally late to beat DR Congo 3-2, while Cape Verde, Togo, and others fight for spots. Senegal overcame a 2-0 deficit to defeat DR Congo 3-2 in Kinshasa, with Pape Matar Sarr scoring the winner near the end, moving them to the top of Group B. Cape Verde edged Cameroon 1-0 to lead…

AFRICA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS: KENYA AND NAMIBIA SHINE, NIGER D### NIGERIA AIR OUT

Sep 11, 2025

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Kenya’s 5-0 blitz, Namibia’s hat-trick, and Niger’s shock win shake up Africa’s World Cup race. Kenya crushed Seychelles 5-0 with Michael Olunga’s double, boosting their bid despite trailing Côte d’Ivoire and Gabon. Niger stunned Tanzania 1-0 on the road, tightening the playoff race. Namibia’s Peter Shalulile netted a hat-trick in a 3-0 victory over São…

MADAGASCAR REACHES FIRST CHAN FINAL WITH EXTRA-TIME WIN OVER SUDAN

Aug 27, 2025

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