Twiga Stars boot Ivorians out of Afcon
Tanzania’s national women’s football team, Twiga Stars, have qualified for the next round of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) after...
South African refereeing duo on Cup of Nations shortlist
South African referee Abongile Tom and top assistant Zakhele Siwela have been named on the short list of match officials for next year’s Africa Cup...
Exclusive: Peseiro Must Be Allowed To Pick His Team For 2023 AFCON –Unuanel
Former Kwara United coach, Samson Unuanel has urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to give Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro the freedom to...
Nigeria/Benin surge past Senegal, Egypt, Botswana in bid for 2027 AFCON hosting rights
Ivory Coast will host the 2023 continental championships, with the 2025 and 2027 hosts yet undecided Nigeria and the Benin Republic are the...
Twiga Stars face Ivorians in must-win Afcon match
The Tanzania national women’s football team, Twiga Stars, clash with Cote d’Ivoire in a Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) match at the Azam...
Gueye still hungry for more success with Senegal
Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye has set his sights on helping Senegal retain the Africa Cup of Nations title in Ivory Coast at the start of next...
NFF To Consider Lafia For Camping And Matches Of Golden Eaglets, Nigeria’s U15s, U-13s –Gusau
Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, will consider using the newly renovated Lafia Township Stadium in Nasarawa State as a base for the national U-17...
Chelsea fans urged to be patient with Nicolas Jackson as start compared to Didier Drogba
Chelsea fans have been told to give Nicolas Jackson time, with his start to life at the club compared with Didier Drogba.
The 22-year-old joined...
Tanzania: 'Twiga Can Advance Despite Loss'
[Daily News] IVORY COAST : TWIGA Stars Coach Bakari Shime is confident his squad to eliminate Ivory Coast and progress to the next round of the...
AFCON 2023: Super Eagles drawn in pot 2 alongside Senegal, Ghana, Cameroon, Mali and others
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been drawn in Pot 2 for the group stage placement ahead of the 2024 AFCON tournament in the Ivory Coast… Nigeria...
Four Kaizer Chiefs stars named in Bafana Bafana squad to face Eswatini and Ivory Coast
Four Kaizer Chiefs players have been included in the preliminary squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Eswatini and Ivory Coast.
No place for Maswanganyi in Bafana coach's preliminary squad for Eswatini, Ivory Coast friendlies
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has announced a preliminary squad for the upcoming international friendly matches against Eswatini and Ivory Coast.
AFCON 2023: Super Eagles list out January 3rd
The Confederation of African Football( CAF) and Local Organising Committee( LOC) for the upcoming 2023 African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast have...
CAF confirms seeding for Afcon 2023 draw
CAF has confirmed the seeding for the draw for the 2023 Afcon finals. The draw will be held in Abidjan, Ivory Coast on 12 October 2023 at 9 pm CAT....
AFCON 2023: Which teams have qualified for Ivory Coast?
The teams that have made it to AFCON 2023 in Ivory Coast.
Ahead of AFCON draw: Super Eagles risk group of death
The poor FIFA ranking of Nigeria’s Super Eagles has produced a quick result as they were seeded to Pot 2 of the draws for the 2023 African Cup of...
Jose Peseiro’s Super Eagles drop in latest FIFA ranking
Super Eagles of Nigeria will be among the 24 countries to participate in the next Africa Cup of Nations tournament to be played in Ivory Coast next...
Osimhen key to Super Eagles success in Cameroon — Peseiro
Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro says Victor Osimhen will undoubtedly be crucial for Nigeria’s chances of winning next African Cup of Nations title...
Super Eagles Coach Places 2023 AFCON Demand On Osimhen
Super Eagles of Nigeria head coach, Jose Peseiro has admitted that he is banking on the country’s talisman to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations...
Exclusive: Peseiro Can Match Westerhof, Keshi’s Record At 2023 AFCON If… –Unuanel
Former Kwara United coach, Samson Unuanel believes Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro can deliver the 2023 African cup of Nations just like Clemens...
Steve Cooper shares details of 'good chat' with Ibrahim Sangare before Nottingham Forest draw
Steve Cooper has sat down with Nottingham Forest midfielder Ibrahim Sangare following his move to the City Ground. The Ivorian became the club’s...
Peter Rufai predicts how Super Eagles will fare at the 2023 AFCON
1994 Africa Cup of Nations winning goalkeeper Peter Rufai has predicted how far the Super Eagles will go at the 2023 AFCON in Ivory Coast. Rufai,...
Exclusive: Eagles Will Be Difficult To Stop At 2023 AFCON –Rufai
Former Nigerian international, Peter Rufai believes the Super Eagles will be one of the difficult teams to beat at the 2023 African Cup of...
Rivers Utd Hold Burkina Faso Team To Barren Draw In CAF Confederation Cup
September 18, (THEWILL) – Rivers United of Nigeria held Etoile Filante of Burkina Faso to a 0-0 draw on Sunday while playing away in Yamoussoukro,...
Rivers boost Nigerian hopes of CAF Cup group presence
Nigerian club Rivers United drew 0-0 away to Etoile Filante of Burkina Faso on Sunday and boosted hopes of reaching the CAF Confederation Cup group...
Barca eyeing two low-cost options as back-up to Romeu
Photo by Seskim Photo/MB Media/Getty ImagesThe club are already thinking about more signings Although the transfer window may have slammed shut, FC...
Mikel Arteta defends Arsenal decision to terminate Nicolas Pepe's contract
Ivorian winger saw his Gunners deal cancelled last week four years after becoming their club-record signing
Zim referees miss out on Afcon 2023
Zimbabwean referees have missed out on a chance to officiate at the 2023 Afcon finals in Ivory Coast in January. CAF unveiled a list of 85...
Best FIFA Awards: Mikel, Akide Named On Panel Of Soccer Experts
Nigerian duo, John Mikel Obi and Mercy Akide has been named on panel of experts for the 2023 FIFA Best Football Awards.
Mikel, a former Super...
Match Preview: Aston Villa v Crystal Palace - Can Villa get back to winning ways on Saturday?
Photo by Craig Foy/SNS Group via Getty ImagesWith the international break now in the rear-view mirror, Aston Villa return to Premier League action...
Who is Ousmane Diomande? At just 19, Sporting have valued the Ivorian centre-back at a whopping £69M - and the defender could be tailor-made for Premier League suitors Manchester City and Arsenal
In just over 18 months he has seamlessly gone from playing in the Ivorian third-division to bossing it at the back for Sporting Lisbon. Few players...
Super Eagles Congratulate Osimhen On The Best FIFA Men’s Player Nomination
The Super Eagles have congratulated Victor Osimhen following his nomination for the 2023 FIFA Best Player Awards.
Osimhen was nominated after an...
BREAKING: FUFA Sack Uganda Cranes Coach Micho
Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) has confirmed parting ways with Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovich. The gaffer...
Liverpool's £85m target Johan Bakayoko ‘often lacks guts' but teased Rangers and is shining with ‘big brother' Romelu Lukaku for Belgium
Johan Bakayoko is an exciting forward who is about to burst into life this season.
The young Belgian is emerging as a January target for Liverpool...
Ashley Young: Zlatan Ibrahimovic fought and picked on Manchester United teammate but it was all love
Ashley Young has revealed former teammate Zlatan Ibrahimovic made Eric Bailly his victim during Manchester United training sessions.
Ibrahimovic...
Arsenal ‘face competition from FOUR clubs to sign £70m-rated wonderkid Ousmane Diomande, 19, after summer bid rejected’
ARSENAL are reportedly up against fierce competition from four clubs to sign Sporting Lisbon’s Ousmane Diomande in January.
The Gunners had a...
Exclusive: Eagles Shaping Up For 2023 AFCON –Babangida
Former Nigerian international, Tijani Babangida believes the Super Eagles will be a big threat to their opponents at the 2023 Africa Cup of...
Refs need to be upgraded, says Kamanga
By SANDRA MWILA – WITH no Zambian referee making the list of over 64 match officials picked to officiate at the delayed Ivory Coast 2023 Africa Cup...
Manchester United set to lose Andre Onana for up to SEVEN games after Cameroon qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations in headache for Erik ten Hag
Cameroon sealed their spot at the tournament in the Ivory Coast by beating Burundi 3-0 on Tuesday to top their qualifying group.
Man Utd to lose Andre Onana for up to seven games in January as Cameroon secured AFCON qualification by beating Burundi
ERIK TEN HAG has been handed another headache after Cameroon booked their place at the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday.
That means the...
Nicolas Pepe was part of clique that Mikel Arteta felt held Arsenal back
The Ivorian recently joined Turkish side Trabzonspor.
Klings Kangwa named in Sofascore team for the 2023 AFCON qualifiers
Zambia National Team midfielder Klings ‘Mature’ Kangwa has been named in the Sofascore team for the 2023 AFCON qualifiers. The Red Star Belgrade...
How Newcastle United could get rare advantage ahead of 2024 African Cup of Nations tournament
Newcastle United's rivals could be hit with a host of absentees at the tournament in Ivory Coast next year
CAF Excludes Nigerian Referees from Africa Cup of Nations 2023
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has made the decision to exclude Nigerian referees from officiating at the upcoming Africa Cup of...
Manchester United star Andre Onana could miss up to nine games after helping Cameroon qualify for Africa Cup of Nations
Onana certainly hasn't found it easy at United thus farGettyManchester United could be without goalkeeper Andre Onana for as many as nine games...
AFCON 2023: Which Premier League stars have qualified for tournament? Salah, Onana, and Jackson among players set to be absent
The Africa Cup of Nations returns this winter and plenty of Premier League stars are set to travel to the Ivory Coast.
Beginning in January, the...
Zim referees bite the dust, again
Raymond Jaravaza, Online Writer FOR the umpteenth time, local referees have been snubbed from the list of officials for the 2023 Africa Cup of...
Complete list of qualified teams for Afcon 2023 as five COSAFA sides book their places
Five teams from the COSAFA region have qualified for the Afcon 2023 finals following the conclusion the qualifying campaign. A total of 24 teams...
George Finidi Optimistic About Super Eagles’ Medal Chances At 2024 AFCON
Super Eagles assistant coach, George Finidi, is harboring high hopes for Nigeria’s performance at the upcoming African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in...
Cameroon, Namibia Complete 2023 AFCON Lineup
Cameroon and Namibia sealed the list of 24 teams that will compete at the Africa Cup of Nations due next year in Ivory Coast. Cameroon beat Burundi...
Eagles won’t fail at 2024 AFCON, Finidi assures
Super Eagles assistant coach, George Finidi, is optimistic of the team winning a medal in next year’s African Cup of Nations holding in Ivory...
‘We made right choice on Grant’
By SANDRA MWILA – THE Zambia Football Coaches Association (ZAFCA) has hailed coach Avram Grant for his performance in the delayed Ivory Coast 2023...
AFCON 2024: CAF snubs Nigeria referees again
The Confederation of African football (CAF) has once again ignored Nigerian Referees from the list of officials at the forthcoming 2023 Africa cup...
Again, CAF Snubs Nigerian Referees In Selection For 2023 AFCON
September 12, (THEWILL) – The Confederation of African Football has not included any Nigerian referees on the list of match officials for the 2023...
Orlando Pirates utility player off to Ivory Coast!
An Orlando Pirates utility player is off to Ivory Coast to represent Namibia, who qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals.
AFCON 2023: Extra boost as Laurent Pokou Stadium inaugurated
The Laurent Pokou Stadium in San Pedro, one of the venues for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023, was officially...
CAF snubs Nigerian referees in 2023 AFCON officiating list
The Super Eagles have already secured their spot at the AFCON, but no Nigerian referee will be at the competition The Confederation of African...
Inauguration Of The Laurent Pokou Stadium In San Pedro A Major Milestone In TotalEnergies AFCON 2023 Preparations
The Laurent Pokou Stadium in San Pedro, one of the venues for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023, was officially...
Why I had to leave Premier League & Arsenal – Pepe
Ivorian star Nicolas Pepe has disclosed why he had to leave English Premier League club Arsenal FC for Turkish outfit Trabzonspor.
Peseiro: I Accepted Pay Cut Because I Want To Win 2023 AFCON Title
Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro says he's optimistic the Super Eagles have what it takes to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory...
BREAKING: Nigerian Referees Snubbed As CAF Names Officials For 2023 AFCON
Once again, referees from Nigeria have been snubbed as Confederation of African Football (CAF) release the list of officials for the forthcoming...
“I could not refuse” – Player explains decision to complete transfer away from Arsenal this summer
Former Arsenal winger Nicolas Pepe has explained why he was so attracted to the transfer to Turkish giants Trabzonspor this summer.The Ivory Coast...
Update list of the qualified teams for Afcon 2023
Only two spots are left to complete the list of teams qualified for the 2023 Afcon finals. A total of 24 teams will qualify to play in the final...
2023 AFCON: Eyes on Osimhen as Nigeria targets trophy in Ivory Coast
Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen finished as the top scorer in the 2023 African Cup of Nations qualifying series. Osimhen scored more goals than...
‘We’re just getting started’ …as AK urges team to make Ivory Coast outing count
By RONALD CHAWE – ZAMBIA striker Patson Daka says qualifying for the Ivory Coast 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals is just the beginning of...
Report: Arsenal promise to return for £69m African star after £30m summer bid
According to Portuguese outlet Record, Arsenal have promised to return for Sporting Lisbon defender Ousmane Diomande next summer after failing to...
Trabzonspor announce Onuachu loan transfer
Paul Onuachu loan transfer to Trabzonspor from Southampton is now official, according to the Turkish club. The Super Eagles striker, 29, arrived...
2023 AFCON: Here Are All Qualified Teams
As of September 11, 2023, twenty-two countries out of 24 expected participants have booked their place in the 2023 AFCON. The hosts of the...
Super Eagles have very good players but AFCON performance unpredictable – Mutiu Adepoju
Ex Nigerian International Mutiu Adepoju is convinced the current Super Eagles squad is blessed with very good players. According to Adepoju, the...
Exclusive: It’ll Be Difficult To Predict Where Eagles Will Finish In 2023 AFCON –Adepoju
Former Nigerian international, Mutiu Adepoju has revealed that it will be very difficult to predict how far the Super Eagles will go at the 2023...
I’m a West Ham fan who travelled 3,700 miles to watch new signing Mohammed Kudus in action – we already love him
A WEST HAM fan made the massive journey from London to Ghana to watch new signing Mohammed Kudus in action.
Ian, from London, made the 3,700 mile...
Sports Minister Wants Super Eagles To Win 2023 AFCON
Nigeria’s Sports minister, John Enoh, has urged the Super Eagles to win the forthcoming 2023 AFCON which will commence in Ivory Coast in January...
Arsenal already working on huge £70m transfer for next summer after failing in move for top centre-back
ARSENAL are reportedly already working on a move for a new centre-back after having a bid rejected this summer.
According to Record, The Gunners...
Arsenal: Nicolas Pepe leaves the Gunners and joins Turkish club
Arsenal‘s Nicolas Pepe has officially sealed his transfer to Turkish club Trabzonspor, marking the end of his time with the Gunners, reported by...
Luton midfielder Mpanzu could feature at Africa Cup of Nations after DR Congo beat Sudan to qualify
Long-serving Pelly looking to secure selection for tournament in Ivory Coast
JUST IN: Fabrizio Romano drops worrying information on risky Arsenal transfer strategy under Mikel Arteta
Romano reviewed the latest contract termination in the newest edition of his exclusive CaughtOffside column, with Nicolas Pepe’s contract being...
Galatasaray doctor aims dig at Crystal Palace over Wilfried Zaha fitness
Ivory Coast international yet to truly get going in Turkey
Arsenal fans pleased to see Nicolas Pepe ‘just looking happy again’ as he is given hero’s welcome by fans in Turkey
NICOLAS PEPE received a hero’s welcome at Trabzonspor to the delight of Arsenal fans.
The 28-year-old signed for the Turkish side after the...
Grant hails squad
By SANDRA MWILA – ZAMBIA coach Avram Grant is happy with the Chipolopolo progression from the time he took charge and expects the team to perform...
Bayer Leverkusen Hail Boniface’s Nigeria Debut In 6-0 Win Over Sao Tome
Bayer Leverkusen have hailed their striker Victor Boniface following his debut for Nigeria in the 6-0 win over Sao Tome and Principe in the Super...
Preview: Ivory Coast vs. Mali - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's friendly clash between Ivory Coast and Mali, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates stars qualify for AFCON!
Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates are likely to have a good number of participants at next year's AFCON in the Ivory Coast
Arsenal paid seven figures to terminate Pepe’s contract
Nicolas Pepe has finally departed from Arsenal, making a move to Trabzonspor as a free agent, concluding what many consider one of the most...
Sports Minister Enoh Thumbs Up Super Eagles’ Win Vs Sao Tome In Uyo, Wants AFCON Title
Nigeria’s Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, has thumbed up Nigeria’s senior men’s national football team, Super Eagles, over their...
2023 AFCONQ: Adepoju Thumbs Up Eagles’ Display Against Sao Tome
Former Nigerian international, Mutiu Adepoju has commended the Super Eagles for their impressive performance against Sao Tome in Sunday's 2023...
View: Exit-linked West Ham ace fails to prove point to David Moyes in int'l display
Maxwel Cornet failed to prove a point to West Ham manager David Moyes in his performance for the Ivory Coast against Lesotho on Saturday (9...
Pepe breaks silence after leaving Arsenal for Turkish club
Nicolas Pepe has put an end to his Arsenal tenure by joining Trabzonspor recently, marking the conclusion of one of the most ill-fitting...
Finidi George reiterates Super Eagles’ desire to win the AFCON
As we approach matchday of the AFCON qualifiers, Nigeria has already secured its spot in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, leading the...
How £72m Arsenal flop Nicolas Pepe is STILL costing Gunners money despite joining Trabzonspor after contract ripped up
NICOLAS PEPE is still set to cost Arsenal a further £10million, despite joining Trabzonspor earlier this week.
The Gunners agreed a deal to fork...
West Ham-linked player sends message to Irons star after int'l qualifier
Odilon Kossounou has sent a message to West Ham ace Maxwel Cornet after the pair played for the Ivory Coast against Lesotho on Saturday (9...