The draw for this year’s under-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco was conducted at the headquarters of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Thursday, Afrosport reports. 16 teams from CAF’s six regions were divided into four groups, with the two teams from the Central African Football Federations' Union (UNIFFAC) yet to be decided. Group A of the U-17 AFCON consists of last edition’s...
England are set to play Senegal in an international friendly at the City Ground in June, Afrosport reports. According to The Athletic, the Football Association has invited the Teranga Lions to be the opposition for the post-season match that will give new manager Thomas Tuchel the opportunity to learn more about the players he has inherited from Gareth Southgate. If all the details are finalised, the...
Mozambique, Botswana, and Tanzania are among the 24 nations set to compete in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco following their results in the qualifiers on Tuesday, Afrosport reports. The Mambas of Mozambique secured a 2-1 win over Guinea-Bissau at the Estadio Nacional 24 de Setembro. Bruno Langa opened the scoring for Mozambique in the ninth minute, but Everton forward Beto drew the...
Five more teams booked their spots in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals in Morocco on Thursday, bringing the total to 15, Afrosport reports. The five sides are Nigeria, Senegal, Uganda, South Africa and Gabon. The Super Eagles, Bafana Bafana and the Panthers, the Cranes had already booked their spots without kicking a ball after other results in their respective groups went in their...
Son of Senegal legend, Noah Fadiga, has announced he plans to push on with his football career amidst health concerns regarding heart problems like his father Khalilou, Afrosport reports. Khalilou, who is one of Senegal's most influential footballers, collapsed in a warm-up session in 2004 while playing for Bolton Wanderers. It ultimately led to his retirement as his body could no longer keep up with his...
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