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England set to play Senegal in June friendly at City Ground

England set to play Senegal in June friendly at City Ground

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...

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Mozambique, Botswana & Tanzania clinch remaining spots

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Mozambique, Botswana & Tanzania clinch remaining spots

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...

AFCON 2025 qualifiers: 15 teams seal qualification spot in Morocco

AFCON 2025 qualifiers: 15 teams seal qualification spot in Morocco

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...

Noah Fadiga vows to continue football career amid heart problem

Noah Fadiga vows to continue football career amid heart problem

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...

AFCON 2025 qualifiers: Brama Traore names 25-man Burkina Faso squad for Senegal, Malawi ties

AFCON 2025 qualifiers: Brama Traore names 25-man Burkina Faso squad for Senegal, Malawi ties

Burkina Faso manager Brama Traore has named a 25-man squad for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Senegal and Malawi, Afrosport reports. The Stallions are currently top of Group K tied on 10 points with the Teranga Lions and have already booked their spot in next year's finals in Morocco. This will give coach Traore the opportunity to try out some new players and...