Pitso Mosimane has resigned as Mamelodi Sundowns head coach ahead of a shock move to Egyptian giants Al Ahly. Mosimane has long been targeted by North African teams with Wydad Casablanca, Ahly and Zamalek all…
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Pitso pleased as Downs treble hopes kept alive
Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Pitso Mosimane was full of praise for his team after they kept their chance of winning the third successive title alive and secured CAF Champions League qualification. Sundowns thumped relegation-threatened Polokwane…
Kotoko star welcomes Gyan speculation
Asante Kotoko defender Habib Mohammed has expressed his desire to play alongside Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan. The Kotoko star revealed he will be happy if the club manages sign Gyan ahead of the 2020/21 season….
Asamoah set for Kotoko transfer?
Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko have turned their attention to legendary striker Asamoah Gyan in a bid to strengthen their squad for the CAF Champions League. After the GPL was cancelled due to the…
AFHQ Transfer Wrap – August
Over much of August, Africans from around the continent and across Europe, have made interesting moves to different clubs, some for the promise of game time while big money was a sizable factor for others….
Cameroon Sports Minister relaunch activities to host CHAN 2021
Cameroon’s Minister of Sport and Physical Education has urged officials of the Local Organizing Committee for the 2021 African Nations Football Championship, CHAN to redouble efforts to ensure the Central African Nation stage a successful…
‘I refused a bribe from TP Mazembe’s Katumbi’
Former Egyptian international referee Yasser Abdel Raouf has claimed he refused to receive a bribe from the president of TP Mazembe Moise Katumbi in the CAF Champions League. His decision led to his exclusion from…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
‘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,…
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…
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…
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…