Tag: CAF
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CAF CL: Young Africans and FC Nouhadibou win as AS FAR lose
The second preliminary round of the Champions League continues. For the first leg, Young Africans and FC Nouhadibou took a good option, while AS FAR fell to Etoile du Sahel on Saturday September 16. Young Africans beat Al-Merreikh (2-0) Young Africans have taken a significant step towards the group stage of the CAF Champions League.…
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AFCON 2023 – (Q): Aubameyang’s failed comeback!
Gabon will not be taking part in the 2023 AFCON after losing 2-1 to Mauritania on Saturday September 9. Despite his return to the Panthères, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has failed in his mission to save the day. Aubameyang will not be at 2023 AFCON Gabon will not be in Côte d’Ivoire. On the 6th and final…
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AFCON 2023 – DRC: Sébastien Desabre’s successful gamble
With a 2-0 win over Sudan on the final day of the 2023 AFCON qualifiers, the DR Congo have booked their ticket for Côte d’Ivoire. The Leopards, who were on the brink of elimination after two rounds of qualifying, put things right thanks in no small part to Sébastien Desabre. Having taken over as coach,…
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AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Burundi aims to create a stir in Garoua
The Burundi national team has been in Garoua since Friday September 8, after two days in Douala. Etienne Ndayiragije’s men are confident ahead of their clash with the Indomitable Lions. This fourth and final match in Group C of the qualifiers is decisive for both teams. Everywhere you go in Burundi, in offices, buses or…
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AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Nigeria and Gambia seal deal
The 6th and final day of the 2023 AFCON qualifiers continues. Three matches were scheduled for Sunday. In Group A, Nigeria held their nerve to inflict a heavy defeat on Sao Tome and Principe, with Victor Osimhen scoring a hat-trick. Gambia, however, put in the finest performance of the evening. Facing Congo, the Scorpions snatched…
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CAF Interclub: Why Senegalese clubs don’t win competitions
The 2nd qualifying round of the African Club Cup kicks off on September 15. After the elimination of Génération Foot in the Champions League and Casa Sports in the CAF Cup, there will be no Senegalese clubs taking part. This umpteenth failure on the part of Senegalese clubs is the result of a precarious environment…
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Football: Friction between CAF and its broadcaster ahead of the AFCON?
What if the CAN 2023 doesn’t have a broadcaster? Even if this is far from the case, CAF must hurry up and find one, as it has suspended its contract with its broadcaster, beIN Sports. And the group is having none of it. Are we heading for a broadcasting problem for the Confederation of African…
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Football – CAF Women’s CL: Six teams have already qualified
Six teams have already qualified for the CAF Women’s Champions League, scheduled for November in Côte d’Ivoire. Morocco will be fielding two clubs, a first for this competition. Qualifying for the CAF Women’s Champions League continues in the various CAF zones. Six of them have already delivered their verdict. Already qualified as hosts and champions…
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Football – CAF Interclub: Another disappointment for Togolese clubs
African stadiums were once again in turmoil last weekend. The various clubs competing in the CAF interclub competitions (Champions League and Confederation Cup) for the 2023-2024 season were waging a fierce battle, like a game of casino, for a place in the second preliminary round. Among the clubs taking part in these CAF interclubs were…
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African Football League: Draw to be held this Saturday September 2
The date for the first edition of the African Football League is now known. The competition will be held from October 20 to November 11.In the meantime, the draw is scheduled for Saturday September 2 in Cairo, Egypt. The inaugural edition will bring together 8 of Africa’s most famous and successful teams, from the three…