Newly promoted Ligue 1 side RC Lens have made an offer for TP Mazembe and DR Congo striker Jackson Muleka, according to France Football. Lens had made an offer to Mazembe weeks ago but it…
African Football HQ Podcast Episode #1: UCL Race + Hakimi, Osimhen Transfer News
Head of Goal Africa Ed Dove joins African Football HQ founder Malek Shafei for the inaugural episode of the African Football HQ Podcast brought to you by Goal. Listen as they discuss transfer news, CAF’s…
OFFICIAL: Esperance sign Hamdi Nagguez
Tunisian giants Esperance de Tunis have announced a deal to bring current free agent and former Zamalek right back Hamdi Nagguez to the Olympic Stadium of Rades. Nagguez, 27, joined Zamalek in the 2018 summer…
9 Nigerian transfers to look out for ahead of the 2020/21 season
Birthright, a coming together of two words to create one that leads to a division of opinions and friendships. Throw families into the mix and you wouldn’t be wrong, after all, Esau sold his birthright…
Three European-based Africans whose contracts are expiring
It is typical for most footballing contracts to expire on June 30th. Now that we are in July, here are three Africans plying their trade in Europe whose contracts are expiring. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting –…
Chiefs striker to swap Serbia for Bafana Bafana?
Kaizer Chiefs striker Samir Nurkovic has expressed his interest in playing for Bafana Bafana after falling in love with South Africa. Nurkovic, 28, could be described as a nomadic striker considering he played for nine…
How Ighalo revived Martial’s career at United
Speaking ahead of their match against Brighton, Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed an interesting factoid regarding Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo. While his deadline day move to United in January came as a…
Official: Hakimi joins Inter
Moroccan international defender Achraf Hakimi has completed a move to join Serie A side Inter Milan, the club have confirmed. The 21-year-old defender has spent the past two seasons on loan from Real Madrid at…
Edmond Tapsoba: The Bundesliga’s Hottest Talent?
The Bundesliga is the hotbed of Europe’s finest talents nowadays. Whether it’s Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland tearing up defences or Alphonso Davies running down the wings, it’s almost normal to find some of the most…
Cameroon’s failed wonderkid
The year is 2012. Douala born talent Fabrice Olinga is being tipped as one of Africa’s rising stars and the worthy successor to Samuel Eto’o’s number nine jersey for Cameroon. Everything seemed perfect, until Olinga’s…
Can Africa win the World Cup?
Since the formation of the World Cup in 1930, European and South American nations have dominated the competition. Of the 21 World Cups, European representatives have won 12 of them while South America has won…
Scouting Report: Jackson Muleka – DR Congo’s Complete Striker
It’s not often that you find a young, African talent as good as Jackson Muleka. The 20-year-old TP Mazembe and DR Congo striker is not only gifted with excellent pace and aerial ability, but is…
Exclusive: Cameroon forward opens up on 2017 AFCON triumph
26-year-old Cameroonian international striker Robert Ndip Tambe says hard work and team spirit fueled the Indomitable Lions to clinch a fifth continental title in 2017 – their first trophy in 15 years. The West African…
37 Africans nominated for Golden Boy award
Tuttosport, who annually name the best young footballer playing in Europe during the past year that are under the age of 21, have revealed their final 100 shortlist for the 2020 Golden Boy award. This…
Somalia’s British Diaspora: The Future of Somali Football
The United Kingdom is home to one of the largest populations of the Somali diaspora in the world, second only to the United States and yet, surprisingly, this football-crazy nation rarely sees the emergence of…
A Lion’s Challenge: Senegal’s hunt for African glory
Senegal, the eternal bridesmaids of African football. The Lions of Teranga boast the enviable title of possessing one of Africa’s finest sides at a World Cup, however, they are the only one in that league…
South Africa’s footballing history during apartheid
In recent history, South Africa has been a powerhouse in the African football sphere. Bafana Bafana were one of the best African national teams at the turn of the century, ranking as high as 20th…
France Football names top three local African strikers
French football publication France Football named their top three African forwards based in the continent who are set to burst onto the scene. The three players listed were Jackson Muleka (TP Mazembe – DR Congo),…
GFA will wait on Government’s green light before current season will restart
The Ghana Premier League will continue to be suspended for the time being as the Ghana Football Association is awaiting the go-ahead decision from the Government of Ghana before football comes back in the country…
Gyan: “AFCON 2008 cost me Manchester City transfer!
The 34-year-old striker has disclosed that playing at the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations cost him a transfer to play for Manchester City. Baby Jet, who was then playing for Italian side Udinese, had a…
EXCLUSIVE: Jackson Muleka’s agent reveals Al Ahly, European transfer talks
Speaking exclusively to AFHQ, the agent of TP Mazembe starman Jackson Muleka has responded to rumours linking his client to a move to Egyptian giants Al Ahly. A huge $2.5 million bid recently came in…
Onyango: “I want to retire at Sundowns”
Many football fans in South Africa, Africa and even the world at large wonder why Ugandan shotstopper Denis Onyango has not left the shores of Africa despite being touted as one of the finest the…
The best African National Teams of the 2000s: Senegal 2002
Only three months after their AFCON runner-up finish, Senegal were prepared to take the confidence gained at the tournament in Mali to the World Cup in South Korea and Japan. Senegal had only narrowly qualified…
Super Eagles coach Rohr agrees contract extension
Nigeria Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has confirmed he has accepted a pay cut from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to stay and accomplish his unfinished business with the three-time African Champions, according to ESPN….
Al Ahly to sign Mazembe hitman Jackson Muleka?
Al Ahly have launched a $2.5 million bid for TP Mazembe prodigy Jackson Muleka, according to ESPN journalist Anthony Pla. Pla announced the news on a Facebook live stream, adding that Ahly were willing to…
Best African National Teams of the 2000s: Egypt 2008
In the final AFCON competition of the 2000s, Egypt backed up their 2006 triumph with another title. In manager Hassan Shehata’s fourth year as manager, it was clear he had built an Egyptian team that…
Best African National Teams of the 2000s: Cameroon 2002
In 2002, Cameroon successfully defended their AFCON title from 2000. Like the prior tournament, the Indomitable Lions had a fearsome attack spearheaded by Patrick M’Boma and a 20-year-old Samuel Eto’o, who would become two of…
Data Viz: FIFA Rankings of African National Teams over Time
The data visualization above paints an interesting picture of how the best African nations have fared in the FIFA rankings over time. The ‘Racing Bar Chart’ allows us to put specific periods of dominance into…
On This Day: Lucas Radebe wins PFA Award
Exactly 10 years ago today South African legend Lucas Radebe won the PFA Special Merit Award. On this day in 2010, South Africa legend Lucas Radebe was presented with the PFA Special Merit Award for…
Best African National Teams of the 2000s: Ghana 2006
At number four in Michael McDuffie’s rankings of the best African national teams is Ghana’s side at the 2006 FIFA World Cup. The 2006 World Cup marked Ghana’s first ever appearance on the world’s biggest…
Sulley Muntari close to Accra Hearts of Oak move
Former Inter Milan star Sulley Muntari is on the verge of completing a two-year deal with Ghana Premier League giants Accra Hearts of Oak. The 35-year-old footballer has been training with the never say die…
FEATURE: Will Gaston Sirino take Al Ahly to the next level?
When Khalilou Fadiga got into trouble for pilfering a jewel on the eve of Senegal’s 2002 World Cup run, it seemed as though their world would crash. What made it all the more ridiculous was…
FIFA confirms $150-million in Coronavirus relief funds
FIFA will release all operational funding due to Member Associations for 2019/2020 in the coming days as the first step of a relief plan to assist the football community impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic. This…
The Best African Teams of the 2000s: #5
We’re now into the final five of Michael McDuffie’s rankings of the Top Ten African National Teams of the 2000s. At number five is Cameroon’s side at the 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup. After a disappointing…
Best African National Teams of the 2000s: #6
In 6th place of Michael McDuffie’s Top 10 African National Teams of the 2000s is Tunisia’s 2004 AFCON side. AFCON 2004 was a watershed moment for Tunisia’s national team. French manager Roger Lemerre, who led…
Zinedine Zidane’s son chooses to represent Algeria
Luca Zidane, the son of French legend and Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane, has reportedly made himself available to represent Algeria should he get a call up from the defending African Champions, according to Echorouk…
Best African National Teams of the 2000s: #7
In 7th place of Michael McDuffie’s Top 10 African National Teams of the 2000s is Morocco’s 2004 AFCON side. Though they lost the final, Morocco put together a free-scoring campaign in Tunisia in 2004. Led…
Best African National Teams of the 2000s: #8
In this series Michael McDuffie ranks the ten best African national teams of the century. Coming in 8th place is… Senegal’s team at the 2002 Africa Cup of Nations. Despite their penalty loss to Cameroon in…
Best African National Teams of the 2000s: #9
In this series Michael McDuffie ranks the ten best African national teams of the century. Coming in 9th place is… Côte d’Ivoire’s team at the 2006 Africa Cup of Nations. The mid to late 2000s…
Best African National Teams of the 2000s: #10
In this series Michael McDuffie ranked the ten best African national teams of the century. Coming in 10th place is… Nigeria’s team at the 2000 Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria’s national team peaked in the…
Zaire at the 1974 World Cup: A Story of Corruption and Humiliation
With five spots guaranteed for CAF teams at the FIFA World Cup, it is hard to imagine football’s premier tournament without African representation. For the first 40 years of the competition’s history, this was the…
George Weah: The unflappable maverick who defied poverty to rule the world
Long before the snarling menace of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo adorned the footballing world at large, an African from a lowly West African country was battering defences in France and Italy; capturing the world’s…
How will Coronavirus impact African football?
Science is based on theory, facts, and hypotheses. It’s why when you have an equation, there is an assumed end product. These equations are an effect of reactions of chemicals mostly birthing solutions with solutes…
From playing against Juventus to being a prisoner of war: The story of Gaddafi’s footballing son
In recent years, African football competitions have been dominated by North Africans. The accomplishments of Egyptian, Tunisian, Algerian, and Moroccan teams (both club and country) are well known by African football fans, and have unfortunately…
Vipers crowned UPL champions as FUFA call off season
Vipers SC are now officially champions of the 2019/2020 Ugandan Premier League season after FUFA asserted that the current league table will be taken as final. Despite only playing 25 of the 30 games, Vipers…
RB Leipzig to sign young Senegalese goalkeeper?
Bundesliga side RB Leipzig have made a transfer offer for Paris FC goalkeeper Macéo Sow, according to Foot Mercato. The 18-year-old was approached by the German outfit after his performance against ASPTT Dijon on 7th…
The Rise of Mamelodi Sundowns
Hlompho Kekana held the trophy aloft, the glint in his eye glowing. It was indeed worth it. They deserved every moment. The Story of Mamelodi Sundowns’ 2016 CAF Champions League triumph would ultimately be a…
Arsenal target Partey following impressive UCL performance
Arsenal have reportedly made plans to sign Atletico Madrid and Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey in the summer transfer window. Partey, 26, has a release clause of around £45million, which will make him a target for…
SA Transfer Drama: Star midfielder to switch Chiefs for Sundowns
After Sundowns’ exit to Al Ahly, they’ve acted swiftly to secure one of the most highly-rated midfielders in South African football. The South African footballing world was sent into shock today when Kaizer Chiefs confirmed…
How Esperance’s Dynasty Ended
Esperance de Tunis’ continental dominance ended this weekend when they lost to Zamalek in the Quarter-Finals of the CAF Champions League 3-2 on aggregate. The loss ended any hopes they had of winning Africa’s premier…
Statistical Analysis: How TP Mazembe can defeat Raja Casablanca in the CAFCL
Congolese giants TP Mazembe suffered a disappointing 2-0 loss to Raja Casablanca in the first leg of their CAF Champions League Quarter-Final tie in Morocco. The stats show that Mazembe can come back and reverse…
Al Ahly demand CAF observation of referee for Sundowns clash
Egyptian Premier League champions Al Ahly have demanded a special observation from CAF for Gambian referee Papa Bakary Gassama in their CAF Champions League clash against South African outfit Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday. Al Ahly…
Abdel Moneim Bah appointed acting CAF Secretary General
Following the shock resignation of CAF Secretary General Mouad Hajji on Monday, another Moroccan, Abdel Moneim Bah has been appointed as the acting SG, CAF announced in a press release. Revealed: Why CAF Secretary General…
Revealed: Why CAF Secretary General Mouad Hajji Resigned
The African football world was sent into shock on Monday when CAF Secretary General Mouad Hajji abruptly resigned. Hajji only held the position for 10 months. He was brought on board by Moroccan FA President…
Exclusive: Micho breaks silence on Mansour drama
Milutin Sredojević’s stint at Zamalek lasted just 137 days before parting via mutual consent and since returning to management with Zambia, he’s now opened up about his experience under the leadership of the eccentric Mortada…
Mohammed Salisu: A Defensive Stalwart in the Making
The Spanish La Liga in times past has often proven uneasy ground for African talents in their hunt for glory. However, this hasn’t been the case for Real Valladolid’s young Ghanaian defender Mohammed Salisu. The…
Breaking: Former CAF SG Amr Fahmy dies at 37
Former CAF Secreteary General and candidate for CAF Presidency Amr Mostafa Fahmy has suddenly passed away at the young age of 37. Fahmy’s family had an extensive history at CAF. Fahmy’s grandfather Mourad served as…
Riyad Mahrez’s Rise from Street Football to AFCON Glory
Riyad Mahrez stands at the top of African Football. From leading Leicester City to the Premier League title to captaining Algeria to the AFCON title, it seems like Mahrez has everything one could ever ask…
Breaking: Chelsea sign Hakim Ziyech
Chelsea will sign Ajax midfielder Hakim Ziyech this summer for €45 million (£37.8 million). Born in Holland, the Moroccan international has been on fire in recent seasons. He joined Ajax in 2016, and has since scored…
CAF Champions League Team of the Group Stage by Rating
With the group stages concluded in the CAF Champions League, we made a best XI for the best players in the first round by rating. Click through the slide show to see who makes the…
The Role of Politics in Ghanaian Football
POLITICS; THE “FRIENDLY INTRUDER” THAT NEARLY RUINED THE “SOUL” OF GHANAIANS Football in Ghana is beyond a sport. It’s the soul of many Ghanaians. Ghanaians breathe football and have developed an unimaginable affection for the…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino proposes changes to African football
The keynote speaker at a conference in Salé, Morocco on developing football in Africa, FIFA President Gianni Infantino gave suggestions as to how Africa can close down on Europe’s dominance of the world game. His…
Manchester United Sign Odion Ighalo
English Premier League side Manchester United have completed the signing of Nigerian forward Odion Ighalo on loan until the end of the season from Chinese Super League side Shanghai Shenhua. The 30-year-old Manchester United boyhood…
Reading sign Kenyan winger Ayub Timbe on loan
English Championship side Reading FC have completed the signing of Kenyan international winger Ayub Timbe Masika on loan from Chinese League one side Beijing Renhe until the end of the season. The 27-year-old who has…
Zesco Sign Kenyan Premier League top scorer
Zambian Super League Champions Zesco United have completed the signing of Kenyan international forward and current league top scorer John Makwata from Kenyan League giants AFC Leopards. The 24-year-old makes a comeback to the Zambian…
Gor Mahia downs Sofapaka to reclaim top spot
Kenyan Premier League giants Gor Mahia secured a 2-1 win over Sofapaka to reclaim the top spot in the league standings in a midweek league clash staged at the Moi Stadium in Kisumu County. Gor…
Tariq Lamptey signs pre-contract agreement with Lille
Chelsea and Ghanaian right-back Tariq Lamptey has reportedly sealed a pre-contract agreement with French Ligue 1 club Lille, according to Sky. Lamptey made his debut just weeks ago, but with the emergence of Reece James…
Mortada Mansour: Egypt’s Enigma
Mortada Mansour is the most important man in Egyptian football: a country where football runs supreme. Because of this, he is arguably the most important man in Egypt. Never out of the headlines, Mansour always…
African stars react to Kobe Bryant tragedy
American basketball legend Kobe Bryant tragically passed away in a helicopter crash on Sunday morning, alongside his 13-year-old daughter Gianni and seven others. As the sports world came to grip with the horrible news, many…
Statistical Analysis: Is Wilfred Ndidi the perfect midfielder?
The English Premier League is home to some of the best midfielders in the world. Kevin De Bruyne, N’Golo Kanté, and Georginio Wijnaldum are just some of the great central midfielders that are elite for…
Inter Milan Sign Victor Moses
Italian Serie A giants Inter Milan have completed the signing of former Nigerian international Victor Moses on loan from Chelsea until the end of the 2019/20 season with an option to buy. The 29-year-old reunites with…
Nigerian FA waiting for FIFA to approve Ademola Lookman switch
Ademola Lookman has started the process of switching allegiance from England to Nigeria. Nigerian National Team Technical Assistant Tunde Adelakun has confirmed that Ademola Lookman has started the process of switching allegiance from England to…
Wazito sign Liberian International Forward Augustine Otu
Kenyan Premier League moneybags Wazito F.C have completed the signing of Liberian international forward Augustine Otu from Liberian top tier side, Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC F.C). The 21-year-old, who has been on trials with…
Official: Wydad Casablanca appoint Desabre as head coach
Moroccan Botola Pro side Wydad Casablanca have appointed Frenchman Sebastien Desabre as the new head coach on a two-and-a-half year deal, replacing Serbian tactician Zoran Manojilovic. Manojilovic was sacked after a 2-2 draw against Angolan…
How to start improving the CAF Champions League
You only have to go back 15 years or so to when the CAF Champions League was considered the number three club football competition in the world. Gulf money and technical improvements in East Asia…
Aston Villa sign Mbwana Samatta
Aston Villa have completed the signing of Tanzanian striker Mbwana Samatta from Belgian side Genk. It is understood that Villa have agreed to pay £8.5m to buy the 27-year-old. Dean Smith’s side are in need…
Al Ahly sign Senegal striker Aliou Badji
Al Ahly have ended their search for a foreign striker with the signing of Badji, having previously been linked to Luzern’s Blessing Eleke, Steaua Bucaresti’s Harlem Gnohere and CSKA Sofia’s Ali Sowe. Badji joins Mahmoud…
From an Uphill Battle to a Clear Path: It’s Time for CAF to Build the Structure of Women’s Football in Africa
It is no secret that women’s football across the world has always been a fighter. It has had to overcome roadblocks to simply exist and is now leading a fight to thrive amidst negligence from…
Al Ittihad to sign Anice Badri
Tunisian international Anice Badri is close to leaving African Champions Esperance de Tunis to transfer to Saudi club Al Ittihad. The 29-year-old follows the trend of players leaving an African league for the riches of…
Demba Ba & Papiss Cissé: Newcastle’s iconic and short-lived strike partnership
While cult African strikers in the Premier League are nothing out of the ordinary, it is almost unheard of for a club to have two at the same time, especially when they come from the…
VIDEO: Asisat Oshoala scores four goals in thrashing of CD Tacon
Nigerian forward Asisat Oshoala netted four goals for Barcelona as they won 6-0 over CD Tacon. In her return from winning the CAF Footballer of the Year award earlier in the week, Oshoala was on…
Kenyan striker Lokale signs for Finnish top tier side
Kenyan forward Sydney Lokale has joined Finnish top tier side HIFK Fotboll on loan for the 2020 season from Kenyan Premier League side Kariobangi Sharks. The 19-year-old was unveiled by the team on Thursday and…
RS Berkane sign Mouhcine Iajour and Zakaria Hadraf
Botola contenders RS Berkane have announced the signing of veteran striker Mouhcine Iajour and winger Zakaria Hadraf. Iajour, 34-years-old, has had plenty of experience in the Botola, playing for Raja Casablanca in three stints and…
Al Ahly interested in Gambia forward Ali Sowe
Egyptian Premier League champions have shown interest in signing Gambia international forward Ali Sowe. The 25-year-old striker currently plays for Bulgarian champions CSKA Sofia. He joined in 2018 on loan before being bought permanently this…
Chelsea bid for Senegalese striker Habib Diallo
Chelsea have submitted a €20m bid for Metz and Senegal forward Habib Diallo, according to Le Républicain Lorrain. The 24-year-old Metz forward is also linked to London rivals Tottenham Hotspurs. Habib Diallo was crucial in…
Red Bull Salzburg recall Ivorian Anderson Niangbo from loan
Austrian Bundesliga champions RB Salzburg have recalled Ivorian striker Anderson Niangbo from his loan at league rivals Wolfsberger. The 20-year-old has represented Les Éléphants for the U17, U20, and U23 teams. He most recently led the…
Musona trials with Belgian club KAS Eupen
Zimbabwe international Knowledge Musona has been training with KAS Eupen, the Belgian first division club announced recently. He joined their training at the Aspire Academy in Qatar on Wednesday. Musona joined Belgian giants RSC Anderlecht in…
Sadio Mane’s meteoric rise from Sedhiou to African Footballer of the Year
Sadio Mané, the pride of Senegal, has had a rise to superstardom unlike any other. Follow his incredible story from the streets of Sedhiou to Champions League and Club World Cup winner. From the very…
Sadio Mané wins 2019 CAF African Footballer of the Year Award
Liverpool and Senegal forward Sadio Mané has won CAF’s Best Player of the Year award, beating out Mohamed Salah and Riyad Mahrez to win the award for the first time. He becomes the second Senegalese…
Achraf Hakimi wins 2019 CAF African Youth Player of the Year Award
Borussia Dortmund and Morocco full back Achraf Hakimi has won the CAF African Youth Player of the Year Award, his second consecutive time winning the award. The other nominees were Nigerians Samuel Chukwueze and Victor…
Mamelodi Sundowns Terminate Tokelo Rantie’s Contract
Reigning Absa Premier League Champions Mamelodi Sundowns have terminated the contract of former Bafana Bafana forward Tokelo Rantie with immediate effect over indiscipline. The former Bournemouth striker has not reported back to training at the…
Yanga rally to hold Simba in The Kariokoo Derby
Yanga SC came from behind to hold Simba SC to a 2-2 scoreline in East Africa’s biggest derby. Dubbed the Kariokoo derby, the Vodacom Premier League clash was played at the National Stadium in Dar…
Club Brugge Sign Senegalese Starlet
Belgian side Club Brugge have completed the signing of Senegalese forward Youssouph Mamadou Badji on a 4-year-deal from Senegalese side Casa Sports. The Ziguinchor side made the announcement on its official Twitter account congratulating the…
Township Rollers fire head coach Tomas Trucha
Botswana Premier League giants Township Rollers have parted ways with their coach Tomas Trucha. The Czech coach took the helm in July 2019, but his poor results did not give him much time. He previously…
TP Mazembe legend leaves club
Lubumbashi club TP Mazembe have decided to not renew the contract of one of their longest serving players. Jean Kasusula has left the club after 16 years now that his contract has expired. The left…
Onana claims Italian side refused to sign him because he was black
Ajax and Cameroon goalkeeper André Onana has always been outspoken when it comes to shedding light on the struggles of African players in Europe. Speaking to Onze Mondial, Onana said that African goalkeepers are undercut….
Ghana sack Kwesi Appiah
The Ghana FA have decided to let Black Stars coach Kwesi Appiah’s contract expire. Appiah had been at the realm since 2017. His contract expired in May, but was asked to stay on for their…
Premier League Transfer News Roundup – January 2020
With the transfer window now open, some of the best players in Europe are looking for new clubs. Malek Shafei recaps the transfer news of Africans in the Premier League. This article will be updated…
Real Madrid contact Liverpool star
13 time UEFA Champions League winners Real Madrid have engaged in transfer talks with the representatives of Liverpool and Senegal star Sadio Mané, according to Le10Sport. There are rumours that Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane and Sadio Mané have already…
Bertrand Traoré linked to Chelsea return
Burkinabé winger Bertrand Traoré has been linked to a return to London club Chelsea FC, according to reports from Sky. Traoré moved to Lyon from Chelsea in the summer of 2017 for £8.8 million. What…
Algeria’s war with France over footballers
There have been many powerful wars over the years. The Cold War and the two World Wars were all huge battles, but none of them compare to the battle of international footballers between Algeria and…
Aston Villa’s African Transfers paying dividends in return to Premier League
Aston Villa have successfully taken chances on experienced African players about to enter their primes in the transfer market. Villa’s African influence has been instrumental in their success back in the Premier League. With their…
Nigerian Pepsi Football Academy: The Greatest Producer of African Talent?
Africa has produced lots of talents when it comes to football, but many of them did not have the opportunity of going through an academy that teaches football from the rudiments. If you are talking about…
Club Brugge’s African Attack
After dominating the competition for half a decade, Real Madrid are the white whale for any aspiring team in the UEFA Champions League even if they are not the team they once were. The latest…
How African Clubs can Survive Modern Football
There is no escape from the commercialization of the game. It is time to give it a rest with the “Against Modern Football” banners and sentiments. You would vote with your wallet, and time, if…
How Widespread is Corruption in Nigerian Football?
In less than one year, two of Nigeria’s top coaches have been slapped with embarrassing bans for offenses related to unlawful financial dealings. Just after the 2018 FIFA World Cup, videos emerged of Salisu Yusuf,…
Victor Osimhen: The next African to set the UCL on fire?
In the first few weeks of the European football season, there is always a new name that catches the attention of the world. This year, the name on everyone’s lips is that of Nigerian youngster…
2019/20 Tunisian Ligue 1 Preview: Will Espérance be dethroned?
After a season which saw Espérance Tunis being crowned Tunisian champs for the 29th time in their history and the relative brillance of Tunisian clubs at international level (3 clubs in CAF competitions semi finals,…
European clubs playing African clubs in friendlies: Who Benefits?
Apart from the FIFA Club World Cup, there are no opportunities for African sides to play against the best in Europe at a competitive level. This does not prevent friendlies between teams from each continent…
The Good, The Survivor, and the Failures: Episode 3: The Failures
Egypt & Morocco nourished similar ambitions before the start of the African showpiece. Egypt, as hosts & led by Mohamed Salah, had no other choice than winning the African Grail while Morocco, coached by AFCON…
Uganda AFCON success is as much Micho’s as it Desabre’s
Uganda can safely say they had a successful Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Egypt. The Cranes arrived in Egypt as one of the low profile teams which were expected to exit the tournament…
The Good, The Survivor & the Failures : Episode 2 : The Survivor
The Good, The Survivor & the Failures : Episode 2 : The Survivor Entering the tournament as one of the teams to watch thanks to their impressive AFCON preparations, Tunisia were tipped to qualify easily…
The Good the Survivor & the Failures : Episode 1 : The Good
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The Severe Dearth of African Coaches in Europe
Teaching is one of the most impactful roles in formative society. Well involved in the societal social groups of Family, School and Friends, all these groups have an embodiment of teaching in one way or…
Nick’s AFCON Diary: Round One as a journalist
I am trying to find the time to keep a diary of my Africa Cup of Nations trip to Egypt. The aim is to do it week by week. So now that Week 1 (for…
The Intertwining Footballing Histories of Morocco and Holland
Bodies sunk to the ground, Heads hung in disbelief, the Ajax players tried to make sense of what just happened. They had just lost to a last gasp goal in a game where they had…
‘VAR Game’ is Yet Another Bad Look for African Football
The events of the final not only perpetuated negative stereotypes of African football, but I would go as far as to say that they even worsened them. On the biggest stage of African club football,…
The Circus that is the Harambee Stars Squad Selection
National team selection is always a moment of pride for all football stakeholders: fans and more so players who have given their all throughout the season to catch the eye of the selectors. Squad selection…
Is There a Best League in Africa?
This question is not as easy to answer. In comparison, football in Europe is far more standardized; or sterile if you view things through such lenses. A match at Tottenham Hotspur’s new stadium is not…
Asante Kotoko: A Feast for Starving Football Fans
On 3rd June 2018 when the final whistle was blown Obuase to signify the closure of the last premier league game, little did we know that there was an expose on corruption in Ghana football…
Gambia: A Golden Generation in the Making?
One of the beauties of international football is that there is a sense that every dog has its day. At some point, even traditionally unsuccessful national teams will have their time in the sun, and…
Is the Nigeria Professional Football League the Most Competitive in the World?
Which is the world’s best football league? The Premier League, La Liga or the less celebrated leagues in South America and Africa? Whatever one’s pick may be, there is certainly the chance that the person…
Five Things the Kenyan FA Can Do to Prevent Match Fixing
In the past month, the Kenyan football community has been shocked after a local club and the National team were involved in match fixing allegations. Kenyan Premier League side Kakamega Homeboyz were accused of…
Are Regional Federations in Africa still relevant?
A video surfaced of the CAF President, Ahmad Ahmad, animated against negative stereotyping of Africa. Call it a misunderstanding. But he didn’t take too well to an Algerian journalist implying that the 24-team tournament meant…
Why do North African clubs dominate the CAFCL?
Why Northern African clubs dominate the Continent: Very few people can predict the record of a football competition around the world. The beautiful game is so popular precisely for this aspect. Nevertheless, the ball rolls…
Player Profile: Larry Sumaila Ibrahim
LARRY SUMAILA IBRAHIM: MEET THE GHANAIAN TEENAGE SENSATION DESTINED FOR GREATNESS In football history, it is the story of the victors which is glorified, while the defeated is, at best, forgotten. Ghana is never bereft…
Asante Kotoko: Ghana’s Torchbearer in Africa
Asante Kotoko: Ghana’s Torchbearer in Africa in the Country’s dark days Ghana’s footballing pedigree in Africa is unquestionable. The West African country has produced several teams such as Accra Great Olympics, Sekondi Hasaacas, Accra Hearts…
Imagining a CAF Nations League
While traditions are often upheld in international football, one of the most prominent changes in recent years has been UEFA’s decision to add another competitive element by creating the Nations League. The competition uses FIFA…
What can CAF learn from its handling of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations?
The Confederation of African Football (CAF), like many other sports governing bodies, suffers from something of an image issue. There are so many things that people will point to as being problematic and suggest numerous…
PLAYING CONTINENTAL CATCH UP: The Sorry Tale of African Teams at the FIFA Club World Cup.
PLAYING CONTINENTAL CATCH UP The Sorry Tale of African Teams at the FIFA Club World Cup. The most predictable aspect of football is its unpredictability. The folklore of the beautiful game would be incomplete without…
Ethiopia’s reliance on Foreign Players
Amongst the marquee mid-season transfers of the Ethiopian Premier League, reigning champions Jimma Abba Jifar unveiled the return of their star striker after his short spell at Ismaily SC. In normal circumstances, this would…