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CAFCL: Orlando Pirates claim away win at MC Alger in quarter-final first leg

Orlando Pirates claimed a big advantage in the CAF Champions League (CAFCL) quarter-finals after recording a 1-0 win away at Algerian side MC Alger in the first leg on Tuesday night, Afrosport reports. Mohau Nkota's 65th minute goal was the difference in Douera, giving the South African giants momentum going into the return leg in Johannesburg next Wednesday. Meanwhile, fellow South African side Mamelodi Sundowns were...

Super Eagles defender Olisa Ndah out for remainder of 2024 with bone fracture

Super Eagles defender Olisa Ndah out for remainder of 2024 with bone fracture

Super Eagles defender Olisa Ndah is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after sustaining a serious injury that will potentially keep him out of action for the remainder of the year, Afrosport reports. Ndah, who plays his club football in South Africa with Orlando Pirates, has reportedly sustained a tibia fracture, the Premier Soccer League (PSL) club announced on Wednesday. A statement of Pirates...

CAF Champions League: Enugu Rangers eliminated from final qualification round

CAF Champions League: Enugu Rangers eliminated from final qualification round

Enugu Rangers were eliminated from the CAF Champions League by Sagrada Esperanca of Angola after a 3-2 aggregate scoreline in their second preliminary round clash on Sunday, Afrosport reports. The Flying Antelopes took a 1-0 lead into the second leg clash, courtesy of a 78th-minute strike from Kazeem Ogunleye at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium. The eight-time Nigerian champions were however beaten 3-1 at the November 11...

CAFCL: Enugu Rangers take slim advantage over Sagrada; Al Ahly beat Gor Mahia

CAFCL: Enugu Rangers take slim advantage over Sagrada; Al Ahly beat Gor Mahia

Nigerian champions Enugu Rangers pipped Angolan side Sagrada Esperanca 1-0 in their first leg, second preliminary round CAF Champions League clash at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Friday, and will head into the second leg with a slender advantage Substitute Kazeem Ogunleye's 78th minute long range effort propelled the Flying Antelopes to the slim victory ahead of the return leg in Angola next weekend....