Category: Africa
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AFCON Morocco 2025: star studded African legends set to grace final draw
African football governing body CAF has revealed a host of star-studded African legends that would grace the highly anticipated TotalEnergies CAF AFCON Morocco 2025 which is set to take place at the Mohammed V National Theatre in Rabat on Monday, 27 January, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. These veterans who have etched their names in the folklore of…
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“It’s a well deserved move” – Malian forward Lassine Sinayoko confident of Eric Chelle’s Super Eagles success
Malian forward Lassine Sinayoko has given his blessings to his former NT gaffer Eric Sekou Chelle who was announced as the Super Eagles head coach earlier this month ahead of the 2025 AFCON which is set to take center stage in Morocco, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The AJ Auxerre who played a crucial role in Mali’s incredible…
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CHAN 2024: Congo disqualified from competition
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has disqualified Congo from participating in the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The African football governing body made the decision after confirm that Congo fielded an ineligible player in the qualifiers. CAF disciplinary board acted on a complaint filed by the Equatorial Guinea Football Federation (FEGUIFUT) and…
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“They are definitely one of the top teams” – Zimbabwe head coach admits ahead of Super Eagles match-up
Michael Nees, Zimbabwe’s head coach has given an insight into what to expect from his team ahead of the qualifiers for the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations which is set to take place in Morocco later this year, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Warriors would play Benin and then the Super Eagles of Nigeria which…
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Ilechukwu pledges support for new Super Eagles boss Chelle
Rangers International head coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu, has expressed his commitment to supporting new Super Eagles handler, Eric Chelle, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Ilechukwu, along with other coaches handling the Super Eagles B team, welcomed Chelle at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne. In a post on his official X handle, Ilechukwu revealed how elated he is…
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CAF postpones CHAN 2024 to August 2025
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has announced the postponement of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda 2024 to August 2025, Nigeriasoccernet.com can confirm. Despite significant progress in infrastructure development across the three host nations – including stadium construction and upgrades, training field improvements, and enhancements to hotels, hospitals, and…
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CHAN 2024: CAF unveils new logo, trophy
With just hours to go before the final draw of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda 2024, the Confédération Africaine de Football has unveiled a captivating new logo and a stunning trophy for the tournament, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. This fresh identity for CHAN embodies the competition’s deep-rooted connection to African football and…
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CHAN 2024: Kenyatta International Convention Centre to host draws
The TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 draw is set to host top dignitaries across the continent which is set to take place at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (“KICC”) in Nairobi, Kenya Wednesday night, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. As revealed, the draw ceremony will feature a touch of local East African flair with legends Hassan…
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Eguma refuses to give up on Enyimba’s Confederation Cup hopes
Enyimba technical adviser, Stanley Eguma, remains optimistic about his team’s chances of qualifying for the next round of the 2024/2025 CAF Confederation Cup, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Egyptian side Al-Masry at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Sunday, Eguma believes that Enyimba can still turn their campaign around. The…
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CAF announce CHAN 2024 draw assistants
Ahead of the three Nations’ TotalEnergies CAF CHAN 2024 showpiece, the African football governing body has announced that the trio of Hassan Wasswa, Mrisho Ngasa, and McDonald Mariga will serve as draw assistants, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The trio each represents the co-host nation which includes Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania with the draws set to take center…
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“We are physically, tactically well oriented” – Black Galaxies Head Coach Didi Dramani
Black Galaxies Head Coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani has spoken on Ghana’s preparations ahead of CHAN qualifiers against Nigeria, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Dramani stated that the team is focused on recovery and getting players to be in good shape ahead of the first leg game on Sunday especially after some of the players were engaged in league…
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Freedom: Peseiro hails Gasperini’s impact on Lookman’s rise
Former Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro has praised Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini for Ademola Lookman’s remarkable growth this year, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Lookman has flourished at Atalanta since joining from RB Leipzig in 2022, and excelled internationally, playing a key role in Peseiro’s side that finished second at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.…
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CAF competitions calendar year revealed as AFCON draw gets date
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) Executive Committee (EXCO) under the leadership of Dr. Motsepe has made known date for football competitions across the continent following the executive meeting in Morocco, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The meeting began with the president extending his congratulations to Morocco on the successful joint bid with Portugal and Spain to host…
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“It’s not luck” – Chiamaka Nnadozie speaks on CAF goalkeeper of the year award
Super Falcons shot stopper, Chiamaka Nnadozie has revealed that her 2024 CAF African goalkeeper award is not a matter of luck, admitting that it’s well deserved for her exploits both for club and country, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The former Rivers Angels star was named the CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award, second consecutive year after…
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CAF Awards: Nnadozie emerges best goalkepper as Super Falcons cart away national team award
Nigeria’s Chiamaka Nnadozie has emerged the best female goalkepper in Africa for the second consecutive time following her announcement at this year’s awards held in Morocco on Monday night, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Falcons and Paris FC safe hands was announced as the number one female goalkepper in Africa after her exploits for both country…
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CAF Awards: Ademola Lookman emerges best male player of the year
Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman has been announced as the best male player in Africa for 2024 at the CAF Awards held in Morocco on Monday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Eagles and Atalanta BC forward beat South Africa’s Ronwen Williams, Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi, Simom Adingra of Cote D’Ivoire and Serhou Guirassy of Guinea to win the award.…
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Top African artistes set to grace highly anticipated award ceremony
The 2024 CAF Awards will not only celebrate the pinnacle of African football but also the continent’s vibrant cultural scene. The glamorous ceremony, scheduled for Monday evening at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, Morocco, will honor the best players, coaches, and teams of the past year, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Beyond the football pitch, the event…
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CAF African player of the year: NFF backs Ademola Lookman for glory
All things being equal, Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman should be crowned the African Player of the Year at Monday evening’s 2024 CAF Awards at the Palais des Congrés in the Moroccan city of Marrakech as the Nigerian Football Federation reveal utmost backing for one of their own, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. His three goals and two assists were…
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CAF African Player of the Year: “I’m sure he’s going to win it”
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has backed his countryman in Ademola Lookman to win the 2024 CAF African player of the year award following an historic, blistering season with Atalanta and also the Nigeria national team, Nigerisasoccernet.com reports. Ekong disclosed this in an exclusive interview with talkSPORT, admitting that Lookman deserves the award for all…