‘Ucheibe brings something that’s lacking’ – Canada’s Lacasse extols Benfica teammate ahead of Nigeria clash
Canada international Cloe Lacasse has showered encomiums on her SL Benfica teammate Christy Ucheibe ahead of the Olympic champions’ showdown with Nigeria in a two-match series on April 8 and April 11 in British Columbia. With five goals in 54 appearances since arriving at Benfica in 2020, Ucheibe has continued to establish herself in Portuguese […]
Chelsea: Thomas Tuchel worried about Edouard Mendy ahead of Southampton game
Edouard Mendy’s last two games between the sticks for Chelsea saw him concede four goals against Brentford last Saturday and three against Real Madrid, including a major blunder. The Senegalese goalkeeper has also raised questions about his overall state of mind and his first position with the current European Champions. Before facing Southampton this Saturday, […]
Football – CAF unveils continental competitions draw dates
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is preparing its competitions and has announced the dates of the various draws. April promises to be a busy month. The 2021 African Cup of Nations was completed just two months ago, and CAF is already preparing the next round. The governing body of African football has its sights […]
Cameroon – Elite One: Eding at the top as Coton Sport struggles
Coton Sport’s nightmare continues as they finish last in Group C and are eliminated from the CAF Cup with only 3 points. But this time, in the Cameroonian first division football championship (Elite One). the defending champions are still looking for their first win of the season, Unfortunately for the team, on Thursday night they […]
NFF Presidency: ‘It’s time to move on!’ – Pinnick finally drops third term ambition
By EMMANUEL ETIM The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Mr Amaju Melvin Pinnick, has dropped his third term ambition. Pinnick announced his decision while responding to questions on Arise TV on Friday morning, saying he decided to sacrifice his ambition in the interest of his family. He had been in office since his […]
UEFA CL – Chelsea: How the English press reacted to Edouard Mendy’s performance
Edouard Mendy was given a failing grade by the English press after his performance against Real Madrid on Wednesday. The Senegalese goalkeeper conceded three goals. And he made a huge mistake on Karim Benzema’s third goal. Some English media have spared the best goalkeeper of the last AFCON. Edouard Mendy did not have a great […]
Burkina Faso: Conceiçao in the running for the post of head coach
The Burkina Faso Football Federation is continuing the recruitment process for its future coach. Several technicians have responded to the call for applications launched by the body. Sport News Africa has confirmed the main profiles of these candidates. Kamou Malo’s successor as coach of the Stallions should soon be known. After its call for candidates […]
Tanzania – Young Africans maintain their championship lead
The Tanzanian Premier league gets into the final stretch and the games come in quick. Yanga are leading in the tittle race but are closely tailed by eternal rivals Simba in a two horse race. Striker Meddie Kagere netted a goal in added time to ensure Simba SC picked a vital 2-1 against Coastal Union […]
Football – Africa: Things are heating up on the benches of several national teams
Many African national teams have changed or are preparing to change coaches. With less than two months to go before the start of the 2023 African Cup of Nations qualifiers in June, time is running out. The emails, phone calls, inquiries and interviews will multiply in the coming days. The international calendar will impose […]
