Tanzania wrote a new chapter in their CHAN history on Saturday, defeating Madagascar 2-1 to storm into the quarter-finals for the very first time. Clement Mzize was the hero of the night at a vibrant stadium, finding the net twice inside the opening 20 minutes. His first came on 13 minutes after a sharp move
Kenyan football has been rocked by a major controversy after Harambee Stars shot-stopper Patrick Matasi found himself at the center of a damning match-fixing saga. A leaked covert video has surfaced, allegedly capturing Matasi in secret negotiations to rig the outcome of a Kenya Premier League (KPL) match. The viral clip, recorded without his knowledge,
South Africa’s journey in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers has hit a potential roadblock as concerns arise over their recent squad selection. Despite their commanding 2-0 win against Lesotho last Friday, Bafana Bafana now face the risk of a points deduction due to fielding an ineligible player. Midfielder Teboho Mokoena, who had received yellow
Kenyan legislator Peter Kalerwa Salasya is recovering from injuries after being attacked by unidentified individuals in Nairobi. The Mumias East MP was caught in a chaotic scene at Nyayo National Stadium during a FIFA World Cup qualifier match, where Kenya suffered a 2-1 defeat against Gabon. Salasya, who was among the thousands of spectators attending
In a bold and strategic move, the Libyan Football Federation has entrusted the reins of its national team to celebrated Senegalese coach Aliou Cissé. The federation made the announcement on Tuesday via Facebook, hailing the accomplished tactician as “Africa’s finest coach.” Cissé, who masterminded Senegal’s historic Africa Cup of Nations triumph in 2022, will lead
Mozambique’s national football team, the Mambas, has confirmed its travel arrangements ahead of their highly anticipated clash with Uganda Cranes in the fifth round of the Canada-Mexico-USA FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. Initially slated to take place at Zimpeto National Stadium, the encounter was forced to relocate after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) deemed the
Kenya’s most anticipated club fixture, the Mashemeji Derby between AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia, is facing an unexpected twist as uncertainty looms over its venue. With Moi International Sports Centre undergoing renovations ahead of the rescheduled 2024 African Nations Championships, the clash originally set for March 2, may be moved to Uganda or Tanzania. AFC
Uganda and Egypt will clash in a decisive final on Saturday, with the winner earning the sole ticket to the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket in Abidjan. The highly anticipated showdown at the Hassan Moustafa Sports Hall in Cairo brings together the two best teams of the Zone V Qualifiers, both of whom competed at last
Ireland lead Zimbabwe by 76 runs with nine second-innings wickets left as the one-off Test in Bulawayo remains in the balance after day two. After starting the day on 72-1 in response to Ireland’s battling 260, the hosts collapsed to 200-9, despite Nick Welch’s 90, as Barry McCarthy produced his Test best bowling figures of