Africa

In a significant gathering of football development professionals, the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) hosted its pivotal Academies Meeting on 4 December, 2024, in Cairo, Egypt. The event represented a critical opportunity for…

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has unveiled the top five nominees in each of the women’s categories at the upcoming 2024 CAF Awards, with Super Falcons of Nigeria goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie making the shortlist as…

Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen has invited a total of 30 players to camp as the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) activates its commitment to ensuring the qualification of the Super Eagles B team for next year’s African Nations Championship…

President of the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF), Dr Patrice Motsepe, is deeply saddened by the stadium stampede in Guinea that has reportedly claimed the lives of over 50 football fans and and left others injured during a…

US President Joe Biden visits Angola on a promise to visit Africa during his presidency and focus on a major, U.S.-backed railway project to divert critical minerals away from China. The project, partly funded with a U.S. loan, links the…

The incoming regional director of the World Health Organization in Africa, Tanzania’s Dr Faustine Ndugulile, has died, months after he was elected to the position. Ndugulile, a 55-year-old lawmaker and a medical doctor, died on…

Defending champions Al Ahly launched its quest for a third consecutive CAF Champions League title with a resounding 4-2 victory over Côte d’Ivoire’s Stade d’Abidjan in Cairo on Tuesday. The record title holders from Egypt dominated the…

Airtel Africa, a prominent telecommunications provider, and UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund) have announced the achievements of their five-year collaboration focused on enhancing digital education across Africa. Since its launch…

The President of the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF), Dr Patrice Motsepe, will attend the official draw of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), tagged Morocco 2024, in Morocco on Friday night. The draw will be conducted…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), has pledged to work closely with stakeholders in the sports sector to develop and commercialise the game of football in Nigeria. The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd,…