The Senegal national football team is back at the center of African football’s biggest controversy after the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) formally appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) over CAF’s stunning decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 AFCON title and award it to Morocco. The legal move has reignited global debate … Read more
The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 (AFCON 2025) will be remembered not just for its electrifying football, but also for the controversies that trailed key moments of the tournament. From refereeing decisions to disciplinary debates, the competition delivered both spectacle and scrutiny. Morocco win AFCON 2025 but face questions over key decisions Morocco … Read more
In the collective history of football greatness, records of goals are the currency of immortality. They etch names into history, spark debates in bars, match viewing centers, and fuel dreams on pitches across the globe. Among the sport’s most jaw-dropping feats, four stand out as titanic: Lionel Messi’s 91 goals in a single calendar year, … Read more
South African winger Mohau Nkota has finalized his transfer from Orlando Pirates to a Saudi Pro League club, joining a rising wave of African players reshaping the Gulf’s football identity. The 20-year-old prodigy, who broke into the Pirates’ first team just a season ago, becomes part of a growing list of African footballers opting for … Read more
African forwards have been instrumental in shaping the global football narrative over the past decade, with many excelling in Europe’s top leagues and building up legacies on the continental stage
Africa has produced some of the world’s bests in football and with that comes an increase in wealth. These footballers are among the wealthiest football players in the world because they have not only succeeded on the pitch but have landed big contracts and sponsorship deals. Their talents, diligence, and commitment to the round leather … Read more
Players like Ronaldo, Messi, Haaland, Mbappe, Salah, Neymar, and others are among the top 10 best paid footballers in the world in 2024. These football players have a global impact that extends well beyond stadiums, making them more than just football stars. Their success, which combines lucrative off-field partnerships with incredible on-field abilities, demonstrates how … Read more
African football has left a lasting impression on the world stage by producing a wide range of extraordinary talents. These players have demonstrated their abilities and made major contributions to the beautiful game with everything from electrifying dribbles to breathtaking goals. This article honours the accomplishments, influence, and legacy of the top ten greatest African … Read more
The 30-man shortlist nominees for the men’s category for Confideration of African Football Awards 2023 Player of the Year award has been announced by the award organisers. This comes as the Awards Gala, which is set for December 11, 2023, in Marrakech, Morocco, gets closer. The preliminary list for the various categories was compiled by … Read more
Asisat Oshoala, Super Falcon striker, has been crowned 2022 CAF Women’s ‘Player of the Year.’ The 27-year-old was announced the winner of the gong in the gala held in Rabat, Morrocco, on Thursday. The triumph is her fifth time winning the award — surpassing Perpetua Nkwocha, the former Falcons striker. Oshoala had been adjudged the … Read more
Sadio Mane, Senegal and Liverpool’s player, has emerged the 2019 Confederation of African Football (CAF) player of the year. Mane’s emergence followed his impressive roles with his national team and Liverpool, shrugging off competitions from his team mate, Mohammed Salah and Riyad Mahrez of Algeria. The female category was won by Nigerian international and Barcelona … Read more