Five observations from Flying Eagles disappointing loss to young Stallions in Africa U20 Cup of Nations qualifier
Nigeria kicked off its quest for the WAFU B U20 Cup of Nations on Friday evening with a disappointing 1-0 loss to Burkina Faso at the Stade...
'What happened is not pleasant' - Bayer Leverkusen coach provides update on Boniface after Libya ordeal
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has revealed Victor Boniface's condition ahead of his side's Bundesliga clash with Eintracht Frankfurt tomorrow...
'It was a mess' - Nottingham Forest boss reacts to Ola Aina, Awoniyi hostage situation in Libya
Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo was on media duties on Friday ahead of his side's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace at the City...
Ola Aina returns to Nottingham Forest training after Libya ordeal with Super Eagles
Super Eagles of Nigeria defender Ola Aina is back in training with Nottingham Forest after a challenging international duty in Libya. The...
2025 AFCON qualifiers: 'It's not over yet; mathematically, there's still a chance' – Otto Addo
Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has expressed strong belief in his team’s qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Ex-Orlando Pirates star Memela believes Bucs wonderkid Mofokeng 'can play for teams like Barcelona or Real Madrid'
Luvuyo Memela, the Orlando Pirates legend, has high hopes for Relebohile Mofokeng, describing him as a player with the potential to shine at clubs...
Otto Addo: Black Stars lucky to qualify for 2022 World Cup
Coach calls for urgent improvement as Ghana risks missing out on another Africa Cup of Nations.
The post Otto Addo: Black Stars lucky to qualify...
Lookman, Boniface in running for CAF Player of the Year award
Nigeria’s Super Eagles duo of Ademola Lookman and Victor Boniface are in the running for the African Best Player of the Year award. More to...
Serwaa Amihere questions Black Stars' decline as they face qualification setback
Seasoned broadcaster Serwaa Amihere has raised concerns over the poor form of Ghana's senior national football team, the Black Stars, who are on...
List Of Teams That Have Qualified For AFCON 2025
Seven teams have already sealed their passage into the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Naija News reports that the race for the...
Black Satellites begin 2025 U-20 AFCON qualification campaign against Benin
Ghana's Black Satellites are set to kick off their journey towards securing a spot in the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Thursday,...
Sudan not superior to Black Stars despite defeat - Kwame Opare Addo
Kwame Opare Addo, Communications Director for Ghana Premier League giants, has insisted that Sudan is not a superior team to the Black Stars,...
Mohammed Kudus rallies Black Stars ahead of critical AFCON qualifiers
After Ghana's disappointing 2-0 loss to Sudan in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Black Stars captain Mohammed Kudus has vowed to lead a...
Olisa Ndah Ruled Out for the Season Due to Injury
Orlando Pirates and Super Eagles defender, Olisa Ndah will miss the remainder of the season due to a tibia fracture, as confirmed by the South...
African Footprints in LALIGA: Barcelona vs Sevilla Through the Eyes of Past and Present Stars
This Sunday, football fans across the globe will witness an electrifying LALIGA EA SPORTS clash as FC Barcelona hosts Sevilla FC.
Nigeria/Libya: Former Edo FA Chief Calls for Sanctions On Libyan Football Federation
[Vanguard] Benin City -- A former First Vice Chairman of the Edo State Football Association Dcn Darlington Okpebholo-Ray, on Wednesday called for...
West Ham handed 'huge' Mohammed Kudus boost
West Ham star Mohammed Kudus' international struggles are ‘good news' for the club as Ghana falter in their African Cup of Nations qualifiers....
Nasreddine Nabi’s paycheck at Kaizer Chiefs revealed
Kaizer Chiefs Nasreddine Nabi is one of the highest-paid coaches in Africa. He's been brought in to end a decade-long trophy drought.
Championship: Ajayi resumes training at West Brom
West Bromwich Albion welcomed Semi Ajayi back to training on Thursday after the defender’s nightmare international experience with Nigeria. Ajayi...
Championship: Ajayi In Good Condition To Face Oxford City This Weekend–Corberan
West Brom manager Carlos Corberan says Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi is in perfect condition to face Oxford City in Saturday’s Championship...
Tired and angry, Nigerian team return home after being trapped in Libyan airport
October 17 – The Nigeria national team are back home after being trapped in a Libyan airport for more than 16 hours, their treatment being labelled...
Ndidi Suffered No Ill-Effects After Libya’s Ordeal –Cooper
Leicester City boss Steve Cooper has disclosed that Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is not suffering from any side effects of Libya”s ordeal...
Kudus: ‘We understand the disappointment & frustration'
Ghana star Mohammed Kudus has issued an apology to supporters of the Black Stars following their recent defeat to Sudan in matchday four of the...
Ex-ESFA, Okpebholo-Ray, talks tough, wants Libyan Federation sanctioned
From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin Former First Vice Chairman of the Edo State Football Association and Publisher, Editor-in-Chief, Truth Live News Media,...
Ex CAF & FIFA Exco Expect CAF To Slam Heavy Fine On Libya, Hand Win To Super Eagles
Former CAF and FIFA executive committee member Dr. Amos Adamu says he expects the football body in Africa to slam a huge fine and also hand a win...
Mohammed Kudus apologizes to Ghanaians for Black Stars' poor AFCON qualifying campaign
West Ham United attacking midfielder Mohammed Kudus has issued an apology to Ghanaians following the Black Stars' disappointing performances in the...
Top 3 Super Eagles stars likely to join Ademola Lookman in the final 10-man CAF Player of the Year shortlist
It’s that time of year when the Confederation of African Football announces the prestigious ten-man shortlist for the CAF Player of the Year award....
CAF Refers Libya Vs Super Eagles Dispute To Committee Led By Senegalese, Picks Date For Judgement
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has stepped up the case of the suspended game between the senior national team of Nigeria and that of...
Senegal’s Kane, Kenya’s Onyango lead CAF disciplinary panel’s inquiry into Super Eagles’ Libya travel fiasco
The Confederation of African Football has established a disciplinary panel, led by Senegal’s Ousmane Kane, to investigate the circumstances...
Ex Super Eagles Coach Rohr Out To End Libya’s Hope Of Qualifying For AFCON, Picks Nigeria As Group Winners
Former coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Gernot Rohr says his team will pick the second available ticket from their Africa Cup of...
Egyptian Commentator Calls On Arabs In CAF To Back Libya After Suspended Game Against Super Eagles
A call has been made to the Arabs who are in the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to back Libya in the dispute over the suspended game with...
Frimpong Manso raises alarm over Black Stars' AFCON qualifying struggles
Former Ghana international Frimpong Manso has expressed serious concerns over the Black Stars' faltering campaign in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations...
Sithethelelwe Sibanda appoints Mighty Warriors captains for COSAFA Women’s Championship
Mighty Warriors coach Sithethelelwe Sibanda has appointed three captains to lead the team at the 2024 COSAFA Women’s Championship. The tournament...
Kudus apologises to Ghanaians for Black Stars loss to Sudan
Ghana player Mohammed Kudus has apologised on behalf of the Black Stars for their poor performances against Sudan in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations...
Pitso Mosimane to be announce by new club?
It's been a while since Pitso Mosmiane took charge of a football club. The latest report says a club in Iran is set to apppoint the African legend.
African giants to announce Bongani Zungu after Sundowns exit
Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena is set for a sensational reunion with Bongani Zungu at Wydad Casablanca.
‘AFCON fight still on’
By GODFREY DUBE – CHIPOLOPOLO goalkeeper Toaster Nsabata says there is still a lot of work to be done to qualify for the Morocco 2025 Africa Cup of...
Kamwambi interred
By GODFREY DUBE – SCORES of mourners yesterday paid their last respect to Zambia’s longest serving team manager Lusekelo Kamwambi, who was put to...
Date known for CAF verdict on Super Eagles Libyan saga
A decision by Confederation of African Football (CAF) on the botched 2025 AFCON qualifier between the Super Eagles and Libya in Benina will likely...
Super Eagles Players, Real Madrid Midfielder Make CAF Final Shortlists For ‘Player Of The Year’ Award
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially revealed the final three-man shortlist for the highly anticipated CAF Player of the Year...
Senate condemns Libya’s treatment of Super Eagles amid safety concerns
The Senate, at its plenary on Tuesday strongly condemned Libya’s hostile treatment of the Super Eagles, the country’s national football team who...
Kudus issues apology over Ghana poor performance
Mohammed Kudus has issued an apology to Ghanaian football fans for the Black Stars’ poor results over the October international break. Ghana are...
Nsabata talks confidence and the work ahead
Chipolopolo goalkeeper Toaster Nsabata reflected on the team’s 1-0 win away to Chad in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier match...
'We were a little scared' - Ejuke shares his account of Super Eagles' unpleasant experience in Libya
Chidera Ejuke has shared his account of the Super Eagles' difficult time in Libya, before their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations match against the...
What Brentford loanee Onyeka told Augsburg coach after Super Eagles hostage situation in Libya
FC Augsburg manager Jess Thorup has revealed what he was told by Brentford loanee Frank Onyeka on the Super Eagles ordeal in Libya. The Super...
Masar FC secure CAF Women’s Champions League spot
Masar FC—formerly Tutankhamun FC—has qualified for the women’s CAF Champions League for the first time in the club’s history. Masar FC reached the...
FG never apologised to Libya after airport nightmare – Official
The Nigerian government has denied a report claiming that it apologised to Libya, over their maltreatment of the Super Eagles, when they arrived in...
7 Things that didn’t exist the last time Ghana failed to qualify for AFCON
Ghana are on the verge of not making it to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals for the first time in 20 years.
Nigeria did not apologise to Libya over Super Eagles’ ordeal — Tuggar
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has denied apologising to Libya over Nigeria's Super Eagles’ ordeal in the North...
CAF Scraps Nigeria vs Libya AFCON Qualifier After Airport Ordeal
De Confederation of African Football (CAF) don officially cancel de second-leg match between Nigeria‘s Super Eagles and Libya‘s Mediterranean...
Nigeria govt denies apologising to Libya over Super Eagles’ detention at airport
The Nigerian government has denied a report claiming that it apologized to Libya, over their maltreatment of the Super Eagles, when they arrived in...
WATCH: Forres Mechanics’ Mark Holmes tells Highland League Weekly about his African coaching schools and work as international agent
If you haven't had time to watch Monday's show yet, we've published a standalone version of our fascinating feature on Forres' Mark Holmes and his...
Egyptian National Team Manager On Mohamed Salah Early Liverpool Return
Photo by Ayman Aref/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesHossam Hassan said the decision to return Salah to Liverpool early was taken with the input of...
Striker who missed AFCON over gender row nominated for BBC Women's Footballer of the Year
Barbra Banda was taken out of Zambia's Africa Cup of Nations squad in 2022 just a day before the tournament started.
Shilla Illiasu expresses disappointment after Ghana's defeat to Sudan
Former Black Stars defender Shilla Illiasu has expressed deep disappointment following Ghana's 2-0 loss to Sudan in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations...
Dan Quaye criticizes Black Stars' indiscipline following Sudan defeat
Former Hearts of Oak defender Dan Quaye has sharply criticized the Black Stars after their disappointing loss to Sudan in the 2025 Africa Cup of...
Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu questions Otto Addo's capability following Black Stars' defeat to Sudan
Former Ghana midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has raised concerns over Otto Addo's ability to manage the Black Stars following their disappointing...
Reuben Senyo calls for dissolution of Black Stars after AFCON qualifying struggles
Former Hearts of Oak striker Reuben Senyo has urged for the dissolution of the Black Stars following their disappointing performance in the 2025...
Dan Quaye defends Otto Addo after Black Stars' defeat to Sudan
Former Ghana international Dan Quaye has come to the defense of coach Otto Addo following the Black Stars' disappointing 2-0 defeat to Sudan in the...
Injury Rule Out Super Eagles Defender For Rest Of the Year
Super Eagles defender, Olisah Ndah has been ruled for the rest of the year after fracturing his fibia, club statement confirms. The former Akwa...
George Afriyie blames Black Stars' loss to Sudan on poor planning and astro turf struggles
Former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), George Afriyie, has attributed the Black Stars' 2-0 defeat to Sudan in the 2025...
Number of times Ghana failed to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations
The Black Stars of Ghana are at risk of failing to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, having missed out on the required points in Group F...
Dan Quaye unfazed by Black Stars' defeat to Sudan, questions players' mentality
Former Black Stars defender Dan Quaye has expressed that he wasn't surprised by Ghana's 2-0 defeat to Sudan in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations...
Okpebholo-Ray Wants Libyan Football Federation Sanctioned Over Ill-Treatments Of Nigerian Team
Dcn Darlington Okpebholo-Ray, former First Vice Chairman of the Edo State Football Association and Publisher, Editor-in-Chief, Truth Live News...
Super Eagles’ Olisa Ndah To Remain Sidelined Until 2025
South Africa Premier Football League club, Orlando Pirates have announced that their Nigerian defender Olisa Ndah will be facing an extended period...
CAF Removes Libya-Nigeria Qualifier Clash from Official Schedule
Following the Libya-Nigeria situation in the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has...
Kwabena Yeboah almost in tears, Countryman Songo speechless as Ghana lose to Sudan
Ghana were outclassed by Sudan in Libya as they suffered a 2-0 defeat on matchday four of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
Nigeria’s Edo Queens chase N654 million prize as Morocco host CAF Women’s Champions League
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that Morocco will host the 2024 edition of the CAF Women’s Champions League Finals,...
Super Eagles defender out for rest of year
Super Eagles defender Olisa Ndah will miss the rest of the year due to injury, his South Africa club announced. Ndah suffered a fracture of the...
Irvin Khoza, ANC, EFF, Mbalula wish Kaizer Motaung a happy 80th
‘South Africa is better off because on this day a great South African was born in 1944,’ says PSL chair.
Kaizer Chiefs plan to target Azam FC star as interest develops
Kaizer Chiefs plan to target African superstar midfielder, recognizing that his talent and potential could be key if signed.
2025 AFCON: Past Winners Egypt, Cameroon, Six Others Pick Ticket As Nigeria Wait On CAF
Past winners Egypt, Cameroon, Senegal, Algeria and four other countries have booked their place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, (2025 AFCON)...
AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Lead Group Despite Canceled Libya Fixture
The road to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is taking shape as four more nations have booked their places for the 2025 edition, scheduled to hold in...
Chickened Out! Libyan Journalist Calls Out Super Eagles’ Withdrawal from AFCON Qualifier
Nigeria's decision to withdraw from the second-leg Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya has stirred controversy and sparked discussions...
Calculations: How the Black Stars can still qualify for 2025 Africa Cup of Nations
The Black Stars of Ghana have found themselves in a precarious position, with their hopes of qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations...
How Sevilla tried to rescue Nigeria’s Ejuke and Iheanacho from Libyan airport nightmare with Super Eagles
Sevilla made urgent attempts to rescue Chidera Ejuke and Kelechi Iheanacho from a 13-hour ordeal faced by Nigeria’s Super Eagles in Libya over the...
Bournemouth owner in advanced talks to buy Portuguese club
Bill Foley's Black Knight hope Moreirense can be a stepping stone for the best young players in Africa, Portugal and parts of South America
Super Eagles defender, Ndah faces lengthy spell on sideline with injury
Nigeria defender Olisa Ndah will be sidelined for a long period, according to his South African club, Orlando Pirates. Ndah sustained the injury in...
South African bias? Nigeria question CAF boss Motsepe’s handling of Super Eagles’ ordeal in Libya
Nigeria’s Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, has raised serious concerns about the competence and decision-making of top officials...
Uganda/Kenya: Neighbors Uganda One Point Away From Afcon Qualification
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Neighbors Uganda, co-hosts of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations and next year's Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) are just...
Zambia striker who missed Africa Cup of Nations amid gender eligibility row is nominated for BBC Women's Footballer of the Year... as some fans label the decision 'disgraceful'
Zambian striker Barbra Banda has been nominated for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year prize, despite the star having been at the centre of a...
What The Papers Say - 16 October
The views on this page are taken from the local and national media and do not necessarily reflect the views of Everton.
The Liverpool ECHO focuses...
'Bring Kwesi Appiah back now' - Sonnie Badu tells GFA after Black Stars loss
Following the recent disappointment from the Black Stars’ loss in their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match against Sudan, emotions are...
Ndah Faces Extended Period On Sideline With Injury
Olisa Ndah is expected to be out for a long period on the sideline due to injury. This was disclosed in a statement by South African Premier Soccer...
Zambia in hard fought win over Chad in Afcon Qualifier
Zambia had to work hard to win 1-0 against Chad in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium on Tuesday afternoon. ...
Egypt Qualify for AFCON 2025
Egypt will be present at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after they confirmed their qualification with a 1-0 victory away to Mauritania on...
CAF Postpones Libya vs Nigeria
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially confirmed the postponement of the AFCON 2025 second-leg match between Nigeria’s Super...
5 conclusions from the AFCON qualifying week
With matchday four of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers having passed, here are five notable conclusions following Tuesday’s fixture list.
Egypt, Angola, others book 2025 AFCON ticket, Ghana on brink, Nigeria remains top
Eight countries have secured their place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Morocco. They are Congo, Senegal, Egypt, Angola, Cameroon,...