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Chaabani suggests tactical changes ahead of crucial CAFCC final tie
RSB Berkane coach Mouin Chaabani is hoping to secure the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup title with a changed strategy this weekend as the Moroccan outfit travel to Egypt to face Zamalek in their second-leg encounter at the Cairo Internationa
Can Esperance upset mighty Al Ahly?
Esperance de Tunis will look to upset Al Ahly when the teams meet in the first leg of the CAF Champions League final, set for Stade Hammadi Agrebi in Tunis on the evening of Saturday 18 May 2024. Kick-off is at 21:00 CAT. Esperance earne
Four nominations for Osimhen at Nigeria Pitch Awards
African star Victor Osimhen has bagged four nominations at the 10th Nigerian Pitch Awards. Nigerias longest-running football awards are scheduled for Saturday, 8th June at the Ibom Meridien Hotel and Resorts. Osimhen has been nominated for the St
Stellenbosch, Pirates continue race for Champions League
The race to finish in second place and qualify for next seasons CAF Champions League will be the focus when South Africas DStv Premiership stages its penultimate round of matches on Saturday 18 May. Stellenbosch FC, who currently occupy
Amrabat: I had to be patient
Moroccan midfielder Sofyan Amrabat has said that his time at Manchester United was not easy following a strong end to the 2023/24 campaign. The African star has been one of Uniteds star performers in recent weeks, following his extended
Three major reasons that led to Cape Town Spurs relegation
High hopes were placed on Cape Town Spurs upon their promotion to the PSL ahead of the 2023/24 campaign, unfortunately, the Urban Warriors were unable to replicate the showings they produced in the Motsepe Foundation Champion last season. <p
Chadian referee to officiate Bafana-Nigeria clash
Chadian match official Alhadi Allaou Mahamat will be in the centre when Nigeria host South Africa next month. The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match is scheduled to take place at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo on 7 June 2024. <
Ndidi open to Leicester exit
Wilfred Ndidi has admitted he could leave Leicester in the off-season despite helping them secure promotion back to the Premier League at the first attempt. The Nigeria international was part of the Foxes team that suffered relegation to
Al Ahlys Tau excited for Champions League challenge
South African forward Percy Tau says he is excited for the challenge that lies ahead of Al Ahly as they prepare for the CAF Champions League final. The Egyptian heavyweights will face Esperance de Tunis over two legs of the final on May