U20WWC: Nigeria off to winning start after humbling European giants
Nigeria U20 women’s football national team secured a 1-0 victory over France in their opening match in the 2022 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Group C game in Costa Rica on Friday morning. A late second half goal from Flourish Sabastine inspired the Falconets to a win over Le Bleus at National Stadium in San […]
Football: Three events not to miss this weekend
Every weekend Sport News Africa offers you the program of the five major European leagues where several African stars shine. With three appointments not to be missed. Barça-Rayo Vallecano: Without Franck Kessié? Will Franck Kessié play in Barça’s match against Rayo Vallecano this Saturday in the first day of La Liga? Recruited without transfer fee […]
Football – Nigeria – Watford: Emmanuel Dennis on Forest radar
Emmanuel Dennis is probably starting to pack his bags if we have to go by what the Daily Mail says. The reputable British paper announces an agreement between Watford and Nottingham Forest about the Super Eagle striker. An amount of about 25 million euros is mentioned for the transfer. It is a matter of hours. […]
Football – Serie A: New and decisive season for four Africans
Some are already regulars in Italian soccer, others are newcomers, but they are all looking to shine in the season that starts this Saturday. Four African internationals are on our must-watch list. Andre Onana Although he made a decent AFCON 2021 in Cameroon, the return to the top level is still complicated for a sportsman […]
Football – Morocco: Vahid Halilhodzic dismissed
For weeks, even months, the Moroccan press has been announcing the departure of Vahid Halilhodzic. This time, it’s official. The Franco-Bosnian will not lead the Atlas Lions to the 2022 World Cup. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) announced the news on Thursday, July 11. Due to differences of opinion between the Royal Moroccan Football […]
Football – CAF Super League is born
The Confederation of African Football (“CAF”) President, Dr Patrice Motsepe launched the pioneering Africa Super League, a project of unprecedented scale that is set to change the face of African football. At the launch in Arusha, Tanzania where he was joined by FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, leading African football clubs, African and European football legends, […]