18th century German scientist Georg Christoph Lichtenberg once said: “I cannot say whether things will get better if we change; what I can say is they must change if they are to get better.” With…
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African football writer,columnist and commentator.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…