Ludogorets: Bernard Tekpetey’s Bulgarian renaissance
Ludogorets host Nordsjaelland in their 2nd Europa League Conference group stage match. The Bulgarian side will once again be able to count on their Ghanaian, Bernard Tekpetey, to make the difference. At the age of 26, the twirling winger has finally gained in consistency and is putting in a string of top-class performances, after several […]
Discovering SOAR Académie: The last Guinean representative in Africa
Having qualified at the expense of AFAD of Côte d’Ivoire, SOAR Académie has entered the group stages of a CAF interclub competition for the first time. A first for this Guinean club founded in 2008. Historic qualification Defeated 1-2 in Conakry in the first leg, SOAR Academy found the resources to turn things around and […]
Rugby World Cup 2023: South Africa without anthem or flag?
A strange situation is looming for South Africa at the Rugby World Cup. The country, under threat of suspension from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), could be deprived of its national anthem and flag. Barring a catastrophe, South Africa is set to face France in the quarter-finals of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.That is, unless […]
Europa League: Roma stroll against Servette while OM frustrated
The second day of the Europa League was played on Thursday October 5. Olympique de Marseille picked up their second consecutive draw. AS Roma strolled to a draw against Servette, while Liverpool had a scare against Union Saint-Gilloise. The English Remontada at OM Things are still not going well at Olympique de Marseille. After two […]
2023 Ghana FA Elections: Incumbent Kurt Okraku Retains Presidency, New Leadership Team Unveiled
The 2023 Ghana Football Association (GFA) election in Tamale not only reaffirmed Kurt Edwin Okraku as the GFA President but also unveiled a new roster of winners who will serve on the GFA Executive Council for the next four years. This election was marked by resounding support for Okraku’s continued leadership, as he stood unopposed […]
Olembé Complex: Cameroon and Magil in reconciliation mode
Having been at loggerheads in international courts for many months, the Cameroonian government and the Canadian company have reached an agreement for the imminent resumption of work on the Olembé Complex, which hosted the opening ceremony of the 2021 African Cup of Nations. A glimmer of hope shines on the Complexe Sportif d’Olembé in Yaoundé. […]
World Cup 2030: Morocco finally makes an old dream come true
After many unsuccessful and sometimes even frustrating attempts, Morocco will now have the right to host the world’s greatest soccer event. The 2030 World Cup, won by the trio of Morocco, Portugal and Spain, is above all a great victory for the Kingdom of Morocco, which has never given up in its quest. News that […]
Europa League: Five Africans, five challenges
As it does every day in the Europa League, Sport News Africa highlights five African footballers who face challenges in the competition. Chancel Mbemba, regaining his confidence Huge last season until Tudor surprisingly decided to dispense with his services for a change of system, Chancel Mbemba has been far less reassuring since the start of […]
UEFA CL: PSG humiliated by Newcastle as Man City makes a narrow escape
The second day of the Champions League came to a close on Wednesday October 4. Much anticipated, Paris Saint-Germain were humiliated by Newcastle. Manchester City and Barça were victorious. PSG outclassed across the Channel It was the big match of the evening in the Champions League. Paris Saint-Germain lost heavily to Newcastle (4-1). The English […]
FIFA Delegation Touch Down in Tamale for Ghana’s FA Elections
A high-level FIFA delegation, led by Gelson Fernandes, Director of Member Associations for Africa, has landed in Tamale ahead of Ghana’s eagerly anticipated GFA Elective Congress. Accompanying him are Silmara Sousa, FIFA’s Development Program Coordinator for Member Associations in Africa, and Ahmed Harraz, Senior Manager of FIFA Member Associations Governance Services. This delegation arrived in […]
