Category: Africa
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FIFA U-20 WWC African qualifiers: CAF set to conduct draws on Thursday
African football governing body, CAF is set to conduct draws for the upcoming FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup African qualifiers in Cairo, Egypt on Thursday shortly after the draws for the for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Teams that will participate in the draw includes; Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon,…
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WAFU-B U17 Girls: Olowookere picks Moshood, Chidi, Effiong, 17 others for tourney
Head coach Bankole Olowookere has selected FIFA World Cup scorers Shakirat Moshood and Harmony Chidi among a list of 20 players of the Nigeria U17 girls, Flamingos, for the WAFU B U17 Girls’ Cup starting on Thursday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. There is also goalkeeper Christiana Uzoma, defenders Taiwo Adegoke and Ayomide Ibrahim, midfielder Faridat Abdulwahab, and…
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8th African Nations Championship: Super Eagles B intensifies training for Black Galaxies
Nigeria’s quest for a fourth appearance at the African Nations Championship is being taken seriously by players invited to the camp of the Super Eagles B, who continue to sweat it out at the exquisite Remo Stars’ Sports Institute in Ikenne-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. A total of 30 players were assembled last week at…
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CAFCC Round-2 Review: Enyimba’s fightback, big goal victories take center stage
The TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup resumed on Sunday with a series of exciting matches across the continent, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. As the competition heats up, teams are battling to secure their place in the knockout stages and ultimately claim the prestigious title currently held by Zamalek SC. The competition continued to deliver exciting matches, with matchday…
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Lookman delighted with CAF Men’s Player of the Year nomination
Nigeria international Ademola Lookman has expressed happiness at being nominated for the CAF Men’s Player of the Year award. Lookman is among the five final nominees for the individual accolade, and is widely considered the hot favourite to win the award, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. “It’s an honour to be nominated for this prestigious award,” Lookman told…
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CAF prioritizes Women’s Football, Technical advancement
The Confederation Africaine de Football (CAF) reaffirmed its commitment to the growth of women’s football and technical advancement during two critical meetings held in Cairo, Egypt, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Presided over by CAF Vice-President and Women’s Football Committee Chairperson Kanizat Ibrahim, the women’s football organizing committee convened to discuss strategies for further developing the women’s game.…
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Africa’s youth football excellence and academies: CAF holds pivotal meeting in Cairo
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) convened a significant gathering of football development professionals and leading academies in Africa on December 4th, 2024, in Cairo, Egypt, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. The event aimed to foster collaboration, share best practices, and collectively enhance youth development across the continent. CAF General Secretary, Veron Mosengo-Omba, emphasized the importance of…
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Cameroon’s Boyomo backs Lookman for CAF Awards
Cameroon defender, Flavien Enzo Boyomo has thrown his weight behind Ademola Lookman to win the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year award, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Lookman, who helped his club win the Europa League, is among the five players shortlisted for the prestigious award. The other nominees include Simon Adingra, Serhou Guirassy, Achraf Hakimi, and…
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CAF Awards: Nnadozie, Danjuma, Okwuchukwu, Edo Queens make top 5 shortlist
Nigeria Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Falconets Coach Christopher Danjuma, U-17 Women’s World Cup star, Chiamaka Okwuchukwu, Edo Queens, and Nigeria Women National team have all made the top 5 of their categories, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. ?????? ?? ??? ???? (?????) – ?????????#CAFAwards2024 pic.twitter.com/Vc8jl8p02W — CAF_Online (@CAF_Online) December 4, 2024 The Confederation of African Football (CAF)…
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WAFU B U17 Girls’ Cup: Olowookere invites Moshood, Chidi, Effiong, 22 others to camp
Head coach Bankole Olowookere has called 25 players to the camp of Nigeria’s U17 Women’s National Team, Flamingos ahead of the WAFU B U17 Girls’ Cup competition taking place in Ghana, between 12th to 26th December 2024, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. The gaffer has drawn principally from the corp that not only reached the quarter-finals at the…
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African Nations Championship: Eguavoen invites Rabiu Ali, 29 others to camp for Ghana
Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen has invited a total of 30 players to camp as the Nigeria Football Federation activates its commitment to ensuring the qualification of the Super Eagles B for next year’s African Nations Championship finals, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. The 8th edition of the continental championship – reserved exclusively for footballers plying their trade with…
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Stanley Nwabali stands tall for Chippa United
Nigeria Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali showed he can always be trusted by Chippa United as he maintained a clean sheet to help them to a 2-0 triumph over giant slayers Megisa, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Nwabali, who is also the captain of the side stood tall between the sticks for the Chili Boys making 5 crucial…
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Super Eagles plummet eight places in latest FIFA rankings
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have suffered a significant drop in the latest FIFA men’s rankings, sliding eight places to 44th position, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The three-time African champions, who were previously ranked 36th, have also fallen to fifth place in the African rankings. The decline comes after a disappointing month for the Super Eagles, who…
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African Nations Championship: Togolese, Moroccan officials to take charge of Nigeria, Ghana clash
The Confederation of African Football has appointed match officials from Togo to take charge of the 8th African Nations Championship qualifying match between the senior B teams of Ghana and Nigeria, scheduled for the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, 22nd December 2024, Nigeriasoccernets.com reports. The engagement is the first leg of the qualifying fixture between…
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CAFWCL: Miracle Usani makes TSG best XI as TP Mazembe, FC Masar dominate
CAF has unveiled the best XI of the CAF Women’s Champions League Morocco 2024, a prestigious recognition for the tournament’s most outstanding performers with Edo Queens Miracle Usani making the cut as the duo of TP Mazembe, FC Masar dominate, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. A distinguished panel of football analysts, coaches, and technical advisors comprising the CAF…
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Tough road ahead for Morocco, Super Falcons easy route, a look at CAF WAFCON draws
Super Falcons of Nigeria will tackle two North African teams in Tunisia and Algeria as well as Botswana, in Group B of the 13th Women Africa Cup of Nations finals taking place in Morocco next summer, a group that’s believed that they should convincingly win, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. For the host nation, Morocco, they have been…
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CHAN 2024: CAF begins inspection of venues
African football governing body, CAF has embarked on its second round of inspection visits to Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The aim is to assess the progress made in preparations for the upcoming TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, which will be jointly hosted by the three East African nations from February 1st to…
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CAFWCL: FC Masar deny Edo Queens bronze title
Edo Queens have lost the bronze medal match of the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League against FC Masar on Friday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Nigeria ‘s sole representative lost 4-3 on penalties following a goalless draw at full time at the M’hamed ElAbadi- El Jadida. The two debuts went into the game with history in their minds…
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Tanzania face possible disqualification from 2025 AFCON
Tanzania’s participation in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco is under threat after a potential rules breach in their decisive Group H qualifier against Guinea, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Taifa Stars secured a 1-0 victory over Guinea at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday, booking their spot in the…
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13th Women AFCON: Super Falcons to face Tunisia, Algeria, Botswana
Nigeria will tackle two North African teams – Tunisia and Algeria – as well as Botswana, in Group B of the 13th Women Africa Cup of Nations finals taking place in Morocco next summer, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Falcons will surely relish another meeting with Algeria’s Green Ladies, whom they defeated 2-0 and 4-1 respectively in…