Sundowns, semi-finalists last season and widely seen as Group C favourites, recovered from a brief scare to defeat DR Congo’s St Éloi Lupopo 3-1 in Pretoria. Nuno Santos was the hero for the home side as he scored a brace to seal the comfortable victory in the tricky tie. The South African side struck early
With the November international break now wrapped up, African club football roars back to life as the group stages of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup officially get underway across the continent. Defending champions Pyramids begin their mission to retain the Champions League crown, while continental giants such as 12-time record
Serbian coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojević has secured a new chapter in his managerial career after being confirmed as the latest head coach of ES Sétif, one of Algeria’s most decorated football clubs. The appointment, first reported by African football insider Micky Jnr, places Micho at the helm on a 18-month contract, marking his return to
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially unveiled the final nominees for the much-anticipated 2025 CAF Awards, set to take place on Wednesday, November 19, in Rabat, Morocco. The announcement includes the top three contenders across seven major men’s categories, celebrating standout performances between January 6 and October 15, 2025. The headline category is
Al-Barid Stadium, Morocco Thursday, 13 November 2025 Kick-off: 10:00pm EAT After missing out on automatic qualification, Cameroon and DR Congo meet in a high-stakes African play-off semi-final that keeps both nations alive in the long road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Cameroon arrive with history on their side, the Indomitable Lions have the most
The Confederation of African Football (CAF), in partnership with global sports brand PUMA, has unveiled ITRI, the official match ball for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025. Inspired by Morocco’s ancient zellij art, ITRI celebrates the unity, rhythm, and passion of African football. Its name, meaning “star” in Amazigh, honours Morocco’s
Kenya Police FC have unveiled Serbian tactician Dusan Stojanović as their new head coach, replacing Etienne Ndayiragije. The former SC Villa boss was presented to the media on Sunday evening at Police Sacco Stadium after the team’s goalless draw with Posta Rangers. His arrival comes shortly after Police’s CAF Confederation Cup exit to Al-Hilal Omdurman,
The stage is set for an electrifying 2025/26 CAF Champions League group phase after the draw held in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Monday, November 3, 2025. The ceremony, conducted by African football icons Alexander Song and Christopher Katongo, has thrown up mouthwatering clashes that promise drama, flair, and unforgettable moments across the continent. Reigning champions
In a bold move aimed at silencing controversy and sharpening decision-making, Fabrice Shema, President of the Rwanda Football Association (FERWAFA), confirmed on Monday that Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology will be rolled out for testing in the second round of the 2025/26 Rwanda Premier League. Shema told reporters the rollout will be paired with specialised
The race for the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League group stage has burst into life with 14 clubs have already confirmed their places among Africa’s elite, with two more spots to be decided next week when Pyramids FC and RS Berkane play their postponed second-leg fixtures. After a weekend of tense second-leg encounters, giants old and