Category: All African countries
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U17 World Cup: 5 African players to watch
The U17 World Cup kicks off this Friday, November 10, and runs until December 2, 2023 in Indonesia. With just a few hours to go before kick-off, Sport News Africa brings you 5 African players to watch. Amara Diouf (Senegal, 15) After conquering Africa, the world is ready to discover the young Senegalese nugget,…
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U17 World Cup: African expectations
The Under-17 World Cup kicks off this Friday, November 10, in Indonesia. With four representatives (Senegal, Morocco, Mali and Burkina Faso), Africa will be looking to do well. The African representatives will be hoping to repeat the exploits of Nigeria and Ghana, the only two countries on the continent to have won the trophy once.…
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FIFA World Cup 2026 (Q) – Cameroon: Rigobert Song revives the competition
For his first two qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, Cameroon coach Rigobert Song has dropped a number of key players in favor of young new talents. Cameroon national soccer team coach Rigobert Song has decided to implement a bold managerial policy ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. This new approach focuses on reviving…
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UEFA CL: Hamari Traoré to propel Real Sociedad into the last 8
On his Champions League debut, Hamari Traoré is impressing with Real Sociedad.In fact, the Spanish club leads Group D ahead of Inter Milan. On Wednesday, Hamari Traoré and his team-mates could be in with a shout of reaching the last 8. Hamari Traoré dreams of playing in the last 16 of the Champions League.And the…
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UEFA CL: Bayern, Real and Inter qualify, Man United and Seville struggle
Matchday 4 of the Champions League came to a close on Wednesday November 8. Real Madrid beat Braga to book their place in the Round of 8. Arsenal consolidate top spot. Manchester United and Bayern hang on. Real through to the last 8 Real Madrid defeated Braga 3-0 on Matchday 4 of the Champions League.…
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Football – Discovery: Who is Ousmane Diomandé?
A nugget from Abobo who has conquered Portugal and is set to dazzle the whole of European soccer. Ousmane Diomandé’s start to the season is further confirmation of the interest shown in him by the big clubs. Ousmane Diomandé’s feat is to rise from the Ivorian 3rd division to the top of the Portuguese Liga…
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George Ilenikhena: A diamond from Lagos
Born on August 16, 2006 in Lagos, George Ilenikhena is making a name for himself in Belgium. The young teenager, who grew up in France where he arrived at the age of 3, is currently Antwerp’s luxury joker. George Ilenikhena couldn’t find the back of the net on Sunday. After coming on as a substitute…
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Persian Gulf: Delort hat-trick, Mahrez scores again, Olunga effective
African players were particularly effective in the Persian Gulf.This was particularly the case for Algerians Delort, Brahimi, Boulaya and Mahrez. Olunga and Gueye scored twice. Matchday 12 of the Saudi Arabian league ended with another goal from Algeria’s Riyad Mahrez, as fourth-placed Al-Ahli beat Al-Riyadh 3-0. Cameroon’s Karl Toko Ekambi gave Abha (12th) a 3-2…
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Mali – Abdoulaye Doucouré: “I don’t want to go to the AFCON”
Everton star Abdoulaye Doucouré will not be with Mali for the AFCON 2023. The midfielder has confirmed his decision to stay with his club during this period. It seems more unlikely than ever that he will ever pull on a Malian shirt again. If there was still hope for some supporters that he would change…
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OM: Aubameyang in trouble
Struggling at the start of the season, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is the symbol of Olympique de Marseille’s lack of attacking flair. So much so, in fact, that the Gabonese striker was taken to task by the fans during the match against Lille, and received a shower of boos when he was substituted. Three goals so far…