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Egypt coach Hassan discusses reported fallout with Salah

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has discussed claims of a fallout between him and captain Mohamed Salah. Hassan took charge of the Pharaohs after the 2023 AFCON finals and he was in charge of the teams friendly matches in March with Salah
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15 May 2024

Firat: No-one else has achieved as much with Kenya

Kenya head coach Engin Firat claims he has taken the team to new heights and wants to make history by guiding them to the World Cup for the first time. The Turkish tactician was appointed to the helm in September 2021, initially on a two
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15 May 2024

Part 2 Zambians flying under the radar in Europe Are you watching Avram Grant?

Zambia head coach Avram Grant is poised to reveal the squad that will take part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in June 2024. The experienced Israeli tactician Grant will be hoping to mastermind victories over Morocco away and Tanz
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15 May 2024

Liverpool legend names Salah replacement

Liverpool legend John Barnes has named two players who he thinks scan replace Mohamed Salah should the Egyptian star leave Melwood at the end of the campaign. Salahs immediate future has been a major talking point in European football ov
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15 May 2024

Doumbia beats Ayew to French Ligue 1 accolade

Mali international Kamory Doumbia beat Ghana captain Andre Ayew to an accolade at the 2023/24 French Ligue 1 awards ceremony. Le Havre star Ayews stunning overhead kick against Lorient in February 2024 was nominated for the Goal of the S
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14 May 2024

Ten Hag: Amad deserved it

Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag believes that Amad Diallo deserved to start during his sides 1-0 defeat against Arsenal in the Premier League this past Sunday. The Ivorian received a standing ovation from the Old Trafford faithful
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14 May 2024

Zamaleks Gomes unhappy as Chaabani backs Berkane

Coaches have reacted to Sundays night CAF Confederation Cup final first-leg clash between RS Berkane and Zamalek. It was the Moroccan side Berkane who emerged victorious as they claimed a 2-1 win over Egyptian giants Zamalek at the Berka
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13 May 2024

Zamalek boss: We will be better in Cairo

Zamalek manager Jose Gomez has emphasised that his team will improve for the second leg of the CAF Confederation Cup final in Cairo. The Egyptian giants lost the first leg in Morocco 2-1 at the hands of hosts RS Berkane this past Sunday
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13 May 2024

Awoniyi: Forest will avoid relegation

Taiwo Awoniyi has expressed confidence that Nottingham Forest will beat the drop this season despite suffering a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Chelsea on Saturday. The Tricky Trees were leading 2-1 with 15 minutes remaining on the clock at
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13 May 2024