Côte d’Ivoire: Al Hilal recruits Issa Fofana instead of Tapé Ira
It seems that the Sudanese club Al Hilal wanted an Ivorian goalkeeper. They have just recruited the Ivorian international goalkeeper Issa Fofana instead of his compatriot Tapé Ira Eliezer. The latter was expected to join the giant of Omdurman but a problem at the medical examination had prevented this transaction. Al Hilal returned to look […]
Asisat Oshoala is the first African woman to be nominated for the Ballon d’Or
Nigeria international Asisat Lamina Oshoala has been nominated for the 2022 Women’s Ballon d’Or player of the Year award following her impressive season with Fc Barcelona in the Spanish topflight. The 27-year-old made the 20-woman shortlist following her superb display for FC Barcelona Femeni in the last term as the Super Falcons star scored 20 […]
World Cup 2022: Samuel Eto’o and the authorities of Qatar in Dakar
Samuel Eto’o will be in Senegal on 16 and 17 August as part of a promotional tour of Qatar, host country of the 2022 World Cup (20 November – 18 December) learned SNA via a statement from the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF). The body said that this tour for fans will be an opportunity for […]
Ballon d’Or 2022: Messi out with four Africans among the finalists
France Football unveiled on Friday, August 12 the list of 30 nominees for the Ballon d’Or 2022. Seven times winner, Lionel Messi is absent. Sadio Mané and three other Africans are among the finalists. As announced a few months ago, France Football will now award its Ballon d’Or at the end of the sports season […]
FIFA will continue growing African Football – Infantino
The President of the Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA), Gianni Infantino has said Africa is making good strides in football development. Infantino was speaking during the 44th CAF Ordinary Assembly held in Arusha, Tanzania on August 10th. The FIFA President said that since he was elected President several things about the development of Football […]
Ethiopia to host Uganda Cranes in CHAN qualifier warm-up matches
The Ethiopia Football Federation (EFF) has announced that the national team will play two international matches against Uganda Cranes in the city of Adama. Tilahun Bahiru, the Federation General Secretary told Sports News Africa that the matches will be played at the ASTU Stadium on August 18th and 20th. “These matches will help our team […]
