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Time works against FCK: Young African replaces Icelandic striker. Can he become the hero?

FC Copenhagen faces a critical moment with two spots remaining in the championship playoffs of the Superliga, as they navigate their final round of matches.

Mar 1 β€’ 15:22 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

CAF commends Gianni Infantino’s 10-year global impact as FIFA president

CAF has praised Gianni Infantino for his remarkable 10-year tenure as FIFA President, highlighting the global impact of his leadership on football.

Feb 27 β€’ 09:09 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ ERR
Sports

The football team meets Kenya in the opening match of the African tour

The Estonian men's football team will participate in the FIFA Series tournament in Rwanda, starting with a match against Kenya.

Feb 23 β€’ 13:42 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Moroccan Dialogue Between Wydad and Asfi Ignites Quarter-Final Match of the Confederation Cup

The African Confederation Cup quarter-finals feature a matchup between Moroccan teams Wydad and Olympic Asfi, ensuring a Moroccan team will progress to the semi-finals.

Feb 21 β€’ 06:26 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
Sports

Sundowns to face CAF Champions League surprise side Stade Malien

Mamelodi Sundowns will compete against Stade Malien in the quarter-finals of the CAF Champions League, following the recent draw.

Feb 17 β€’ 12:15 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Live Coverage of the Quarterfinal Draw for the African Champions League and Confederation Cup for the 2025-2026 Season

The article provides live coverage of the draw for the quarterfinals of the African Champions League and Confederation Cup for the 2025-2026 season.

Feb 17 β€’ 06:24 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

African Champions League and Confederation: Levels of Teams and Potential Arab Matchups

The article discusses the participating teams in the quarterfinal draw of the African Champions League and Confederation Cup for the 2025-2026 season, highlighting Arab clubs and their potential matchups.

Feb 16 β€’ 10:18 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Date of the Draw for the Quarter-Finals of the African Champions League and Confederation Cup 2026 and the Broadcasting Channels

The draw for the quarter-finals of the African Champions League and Confederation Cup 2026 will take place on February 17, 2026, in Cairo, Egypt, and will be broadcast live on beIN SPORTS news.

Feb 16 β€’ 07:30 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

VIDEO.. The Royal Army files a complaint with CAF against 'some Al-Ahly fans'

The Royal Army club of Morocco has filed a complaint with the African Football Confederation against certain Al-Ahly fans for unsportsmanlike behavior during a match.

Feb 16 β€’ 05:21 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Searmic's Leadership and Pyramids' Runner-up: Will Investment Clubs Break the Dominance of Al Ahly and Zamalek in Egyptian Football?

Pyramids FC has made history by winning the African Champions League, challenging the dominance of traditional Egyptian football clubs Al Ahly and Zamalek.

Feb 15 β€’ 21:13 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

All Arab teams qualify for the quarter-finals of the African Confederation Cup

All six North African Arab clubs have successfully advanced to the quarter-finals of the African Confederation Cup, showcasing a strong regional performance.

Feb 15 β€’ 17:34 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Ziyech leads Wydad Casablanca to the quarter-finals of the African Confederation Cup and group leadership

Wydad Casablanca advanced to the quarter-finals of the African Confederation Cup with a 2-0 victory over Tanzania's Azam, securing first place in their group.

Feb 15 β€’ 14:35 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Live Match of Al Ahly vs. Royal Army in the African Champions League

Live broadcast of the match between Al Ahly and Royal Army in the African Champions League.

Feb 15 β€’ 12:35 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Pyramids advance to quarter-finals unbeaten; Renaissance Berkane secures qualification in African Champions League

Pyramids SC advances to the quarter-finals of the African Champions League without a loss, while Renaissance Berkane secures their spot with a victory over Rivers United.

Feb 14 β€’ 19:52 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Zamalek and Masry qualify for the quarter-finals of the Confederation Cup

Zamalek and Masry have advanced to the quarter-finals of the African Confederation Cup after their respective victories in the final round of group play.

Feb 14 β€’ 17:47 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Qualified Clubs for the Quarter Finals of the African Champions League 2025-2026

Five clubs have qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2025-2026 African Champions League, with three spots still up for grabs as the group stage nears its end.

Feb 14 β€’ 13:26 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Watch.. Sudanese Al-Hilal and Sundowns qualify for the African Champions League quarter-finals

Sudanese Al-Hilal and South Africa's Sundowns both advanced to the quarter-finals of the African Champions League after their respective victories in the final group stage matches.

Feb 14 β€’ 12:37 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Live: Mouloudia Algiers vs. Sundowns in the African Champions League

A crucial match for Mouloudia Algiers and Sundowns in the African Champions League quarter-finals is taking place today.

Feb 14 β€’ 08:13 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

CAF: African Cup of Nations may increase to 28 teams

CAF President Patrice Motsepe announced plans for the African Cup of Nations to potentially expand to 28 teams and confirmed the tournament's future schedule every four years.

Feb 13 β€’ 15:28 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Fans Snap Up Soweto Derby Tickets in Record Time

Tickets for the highly anticipated Soweto derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates on February 28 have sold out in record time, confirming its status as a major event in South African sports.

Feb 12 β€’ 14:40 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Renard reveals reason for failure to coach Senegal and praises Morocco experience

HervΓ© Renard reflects on his failed negotiations to coach Senegal and Nigeria while expressing his commitment to return to African football after successful previous experiences.

Feb 12 β€’ 09:11 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

CAF begins stadium inspection ahead of AFCON 2027

The Confederation of African Football is inspecting facilities in Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya in preparation for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

Feb 12 β€’ 03:44 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Video.. Mouloudia Algiers fans ignite the atmosphere before the Sundowns match

Mouloudia Algiers fans held an impressive rally to support their team before their match against Mamelodi Sundowns in South Africa.

Feb 10 β€’ 17:18 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

"Leaks" Scandal Rocks Sundowns Before Facing Molloudia Algeria

A scandal involving a leaked tactical information scandal has led to the South African club Mamelodi Sundowns suspending performance analyst Mario Masha, just before their crucial match against Algeria's Molloudia.

Feb 10 β€’ 11:02 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Eric Chelle aims at being first African to manage Real Madrid

Nigeria's Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle expresses his ambition to be the first African to manage Real Madrid, highlighting it as a major goal in his career.

Feb 9 β€’ 19:58 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Shelly, Nigeria's coach: I want to be the first African coach of Real Madrid

Nigeria's football coach, Eric Shelly, expresses his ambition to become the first African coach of Real Madrid, aiming to inspire African coaches worldwide.

Feb 9 β€’ 17:13 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Suspension of Referees Due to 'Serious Error' Changing the Result of the Match Between Sfaxien and African Club

Two referees have been suspended indefinitely after committing a serious error during a local football match that affected its outcome.

Feb 9 β€’ 05:08 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Sports

CAF Champions League: Stade Malien and Pyramids qualify for the quarter-finals

Stade Malien and Pyramids have both qualified for the quarter-finals of the CAF Champions League following their respective victories in the latest round of matches.

Feb 8 β€’ 18:51 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Pyramids secures its place in the quarter-finals of the African Champions League

Egyptian team Pyramids has advanced to the quarter-finals of the African Champions League after a significant victory against Rivers United from Nigeria.

Feb 8 β€’ 16:18 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Live match of Al Ahly against JS Kabylie in the African Champions League

The match between Al Ahly SC and JS Kabylie is set to take place in the African Champions League.

Feb 7 β€’ 15:13 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

RS Berkane loses in Zambia, delaying their qualification for the African Champions League

RS Berkane suffers a 2-0 defeat against Zambia's Power Dynamos, postponing their chances of qualifying for the African Champions League knockout stage.

Feb 7 β€’ 13:03 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

CAF Brings 'Ndala' Back into the Spotlight for AFCON Final Referee

The African Football Confederation has appointed Congolese referee Jean Jacques Ndala to officiate an upcoming match despite controversy surrounding his performance in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.

Feb 7 β€’ 10:57 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Moving forward, in cinema

The article discusses the film "The Blind Side," which follows an African American teenager from foster care who is taken in by a supportive family and excels in football despite academic challenges.

Feb 6 β€’ 23:26 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Absences Hit Zamalek Before Facing Zesco and Al-Masry in Tough Mission Against Chiefs

Zamalek and Al-Masry, representatives of Egyptian football in the African Confederation Cup, face difficult matches in the fifth round of the group stage, with Zamalek visiting Zesco United in Zambia and Al-Masry traveling to South Africa to face Kaizer Chiefs.

Feb 6 β€’ 17:03 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Live.. Mouloudia of Algiers vs. Al Hilal of Sudan in the African Champions League

Mouloudia of Algiers faces Al Hilal of Omdurman today in a match in the African Champions League.

Feb 6 β€’ 15:22 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Večernji List
Sports

The most successful coach in the history of the Moroccan national team has resigned

Walid Regragui, the coach of the Moroccan national football team, has submitted his resignation to the Moroccan Football Association after leading the team to notable successes including a World Cup semi-final and an African Cup of Nations final.

Feb 6 β€’ 14:40 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Al Ahly and Pyramids Seek Early Qualification for the Quarterfinals of the African Champions League

Al Ahly and Pyramids, representatives of Egyptian football in the African Champions League, aim for positive results in their upcoming matches to secure early qualification for the quarterfinals.

Feb 6 β€’ 14:29 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
Sports

Kanu, Okocha, Amokachi set for African Legends match in Abuja

Former Super Eagles captain Nwankwo Kanu will participate in the African Legends United Gala Match on March 28 in Abuja alongside other football legends to promote African culture and empower grassroots communities.

Feb 6 β€’ 09:03 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Milenio (ES)
Sports

Ebere will be the third African player of Cruz Azul | Who have the others been?

Cruz Azul is set to welcome Nigerian Christian Ebere, marking the arrival of the club's third African player in over fifty years, following a historically limited representation from the continent.

Feb 5 β€’ 22:47 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή Lrytas
Sports

I. Seckas arrives at "SΕ«duva" from the top Polish league

Football player I. Seckas has moved to the team SΕ«duva from the Polish top league, having previously played 7 matches there and being part of Senegal's under-20 national team that won the 2023 African Championship.

Feb 5 β€’ 21:07 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

The match between Chabab Kabylie and Al Ahly in the African Champions League: date and broadcasting channels

The Egyptian Al Ahly will visit Algerian Chabab Kabylie next Saturday for the penultimate round of the group stage of the African Champions League 2025-2026 after winning the first match 4-1 in Cairo.

Feb 5 β€’ 16:39 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
Sports

CAF inspectors hail Remo’s facility best ever

CAF inspectors have praised the facilities in Remo, Nigeria, as exceptional after evaluating them for the upcoming 2025/26 CAF African Schools Football Championship, establishing a new regional benchmark.

Feb 5 β€’ 00:54 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Sports

Moroccan football federation to appeal CAF sanctions imposed after AFCON final

Morocco's football federation plans to appeal sanctions from the Confederation of African Football related to the controversial AFCON final against Senegal.

Feb 4 β€’ 17:42 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Sports

Football: at Chelsea, the great London challenge for Senegalese African champion Mamadou Sarr

At just 20 years old, Senegalese defender Mamadou Sarr is set to take on a major challenge at Chelsea after a successful stint at Strasbourg and participation in the 2025 African Cup of Nations.

Feb 4 β€’ 15:10 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
Sports

AFCON 2025: Morocco to appeal CAF fines, bans over final chaos

Morocco's football federation plans to appeal against fines and player bans imposed by the Confederation of African Football following disorder during the Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal.

Feb 3 β€’ 16:32 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Sports

CAN 2025: Morocco appeals CAF sanctions after tumultuous final against Senegal

Morocco's royal football federation plans to contest sanctions from the CAF following a contentious African Cup of Nations final against Senegal.

Feb 3 β€’ 15:59 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Morocco appeals CAF sanctions following African Cup Final incidents

The Moroccan Football Federation announced its intention to appeal sanctions imposed by CAF following incidents during the Africa Cup of Nations final, arguing that the penalties do not match the gravity of the events.

Feb 3 β€’ 12:40 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
Sports

Eligibility rules stopped Man United from signing me – Mikel

John Obi Mikel disclosed that Manchester United could not sign him during a trial at 16 due to eligibility rules affecting young African players.

Feb 3 β€’ 11:58 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Sports

Senegal's football federation says it will not appeal CAF sanctions

Senegal's football federation announced it will not contest the sanctions imposed by the Confederation of African Football following the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations incidents.

Feb 1 β€’ 16:01 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Life & Tech

Football tournament in Zimbabwe spreads awareness of cervical cancer

A football tournament in Zimbabwe highlighted cervical cancer awareness and promoted the HPV vaccine among 200 teenage girls from six African countries.

Feb 1 β€’ 10:27 UTC

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