Enyimba Settle for Draw against Al-Hilal
Nigeria Premier Football League champions, Enyimba, had to settle for a 0-0 draw against Al-Hilal of Sudan at the Enyimba Stadium, Aba in the first leg of their first-round tie of the CAF Champions League on Sunday, September 15, 2019. Despite the host being handed a boost in the 20th minute after Al-Hilal’s Bazar Hamid […]
CAF Reveals AFCON Prize Money
The Confederation for Africa Football has, in a statement, revealed the price money earned by each countries that participated in the just concluded 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. AFCON Champions, Algeria, have received $4.5m, while second placed Senegal was awarded the sum of $2.5m. Nigeria and Tunisia both received $2m for making it […]
CAF Extends AWCON To 12 Teams
The Confederation of Africa Football (CAF), has reviled plans to expand the African Women’s Cup of Nations to a 12-team competition from 2020. CAF President, Ahmad Ahmad, said the decision to extend the tournament was reached at the body’s executive committee meeting on Wednesday in Cairo, Egypt. This means the continental tournament will now have […]
FIFA Takes Over CAF
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino unveiled an 11-point plan at the Confederation of Africa’s Football executive committee meeting held in Egypt on Wednesday, to jointly administer African football. Infantino explained that the plan is not to overrun African football, but to “significantly improve” sport on the continent. Among the suggestions made by the FIFA boss include […]
2019 AFCON: Super Eagles Defeat Guinea, Qualify For Round Of 16
The Super Eagles recorded a back-to-back win in their second group game against Guinea, and have now secured a place in the Round of 16 of the ongoing 2019 African Cup of Nations in Egypt. The Eagles are the first team to qualify for the second round of the competition after grabbing another 3 points […]
Femi Kuti To Perform At 2019 AFCON Opening Ceremony
Afrobeat maestro, Femi Anikulapo-Kuti, will thrill the crowd with his compelling arrangement of delightful afro-music at the opening ceremony of the 2019 African Cup of Nations in Egypt. The legendary singer, who is also a four time Grammy Award nominee (2003, 2010, 2012 and 2013), will share the big stage with two other international acts; […]
Pinnick Set To Become Acting CAF President
Nigeria Football Federation President, Amaju Pinnick, may see himself become the next acting President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), following the ill that has befallen the current head of the continental football governing body in Paris. The CAF President, Ahmad Ahmad, was arrested in France on charges of corruption and financial misappropriation involving […]
Breaking: CAF Postpones Sudan-Nigeria U23 Game
The Confederation of African Football has postponed the final round of qualifiers for the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations. The games were originally billed to take place from June 3, to June 11, 2019, however, following the continental football governing body’s decision, the fixtures will now hold between September 2, and September 10, 2019. The […]
AITEO/NFF Awards : 2nd Edition To Hold 1st April In Lagos
Contingents from all across Africa have begun arriving for the second AITEO-Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Awards, scheduled to take place today, 1st April 2019, at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Amongst the delegates who have already arrived is Fatma Samoura, Secretary General of FIFA. At a small gathering of stakeholders and notable […]
CAF Appoints Women Referees For U-17 Men AFCON
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has made a groundbreaking decision to include three women in the officiating team for the 2019 U-17 African Cup of Nations in Tanzania. In a statement issued by CAF, one referee and two assistants will handle matches at the 14-day under-17 AFCON, which is scheduled to hold from April […]
“We don’t have big stars,” says Rohr
Super Eagles Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr, has debunked the idea that there are high profile players in Nigeria’s current national team, ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, saying each player will have to put in an extra effort for the good of the team. The gaffer buttressed his point by recalling […]
CAF Champions League Schedule
Group Stage Matchday 3 of 6 Friday, February 1, 2019 Mamelodi Sundowns Vs ASEC Mimosas (Time: 20:00) Saturday, February 2, 2019 Lobi Stars Vs Wydad Casablanca (TIme: 14:00) FC Platinum Vs Horoya (Time: 14:00) TP Mazembe Vs Club African (Time: 14:00) Vita Club Vs JS Saoura (Time: 17:00) Al Ahly Vs Simba (Time: 20:00) Orlando […]
2019 AFCON Draw Set For April 12
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will get to know their group stage opponents in the first ever 24-Team African Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals, on April 12. The new date was approved by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), following its decision to strip Cameroon of its hosting rights on the basis of security and […]
“We forget to do what would bring glamour to our football.” -Amuneke
It has been almost two decades since a Nigerian player was honoured top place, with the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) Player of the Year Award. The last Nigerian to win this award is the veteran superstar, Nwankwo Kanu, who won the CAF best player award in 1999. Alongside Kanu, the late Rashidi Yekini, Victor […]
Super Sand Eagles Defeat Egypt 7-6 To Qualify For 2019 World Cup
An endearing display of courage and quick wit by the Super Sand Eagles against Egypt in the 2018 CAF Beach Soccer Cup of Nations, has earned Nigeria one of Africa’s two tickets to the 2019 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Paraguay. Nigeria defeated tournament host, Egypt, 7-6 in a thrilling semi-final encounter to book […]
2018 AWCON: Oshoala, Ebi, Oluehi Make CAF Group Stage Best 11
Coming after their heroics for Nigeria so far in the ongoing 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations, the brilliant trio of Asisat Oshoala, Onome Ebi and goalkeeper, Tochukwu Oluehi, have been named in CAF’s group stage best 11. The CAF best 11 is a team of selected players from different countries who put up sensational […]