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Mohamed Salah ‘on his way’ to Lionel Messi comparisons – Liverpool boss Klopp
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said Mohamed Salah was "on his way" to being mentioned in the same breath as Lionel Messi after he scored four goals against Watford on Saturday.Salah is now the leading goalscorer in…
2018 World Cup: Nigeria inspired by Carl Ikeme to qualify for Russia
Nigeria face Cameroon in a World Cup qualifier on Monday, with their coach saying they are inspired to qualify for Russia 2018 by goalkeeper Carl Ikeme who is battling acute leukaemia.Nigeria can become the first African…
Holders DR Congo knocked out of CHAN by Congo Brazzaville
The African Nations Championship (CHAN) holders, the Democratic Republic of Congo, failed to qualify for the 2018 finals in Kenya following a shock elimination by Congo Brazzaville.DR Congo could only draw 1-1 with their…
Ghanaian judge to head Fifa’s Disciplinary Committee
Ghanaian Anin Yeboah, a supreme court justice, has been elected as chairman of Fifa's Disciplinary Committee.He was voted in for a four-year term at Thursday's congress of football's world governing body in…
Confederation Cup: Holders Mazembe win first leg of play-off
TP Mazembe of the Democratic Republic of Congo continued the defence of their African Confederation Cup crown with a 2-0 win over Algerian side JS Kabylie on Sunday.In front of their home fans, they won the first leg of…
South Sudan and Comoros advance in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
South Sudan and Comoros booked their places in the group stage of qualifying for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations with a aggregate victories. South Sudan thrashed Djibouti 6-0 in Juba on Tuesday to overturn a first leg…
Cameroon’s Hayatou Ousted As CAF President
ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - Ahmad of Madagascar pulled off a stunning upset on Thursday, ousting Issa Hayatou, the long-serving president of the Confederation of African Football, in an election at the organisation’s congress in…
Afcon 2017: Cameroon players received by President Biya
Cameroon's Africa Cup of Nations-winning squad have been given a special state reception by the country's president Paul Biya.The Indomitable Lions, who lifted the trophy on Sunday after beating Egypt 2-1 in the final in…
Late winner gives Cameroon Afcon title
Cameroon came from behind to beat Egypt 2-1 and seal a fifth Africa Cup of Nations in a thrilling, edgy final. Substitute Vincent Aboubakar swept in the winner two minutes from time, flicking the ball over defender Ali Gabr…
Cameroon upset Ghana to reach Cup of Nations final
Cameroon coach Hugo Broos hailed the esprit de corps within the squad after his side beat favourites Ghana to advance to the final against Egypt. Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui stabbed in the first midway through the second half…
AFCON 2017 Preview: A look at the 4 match venues
Gabon hosts the rest of the continent’s football populace for the African Cup of Nations starting Saturday January 14. After a successful draw in October 2016, time is getting close for the show proper. The competition kicks…
Zimbabwe’s Warriors boycott Africa Cup of Nations send-off
The Zimbabwe national team failed to depart for the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday morning as a stand-off over finances worsened. The Warriors refused to attend a send-off dinner on Friday night in Harare, with the…
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