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Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – South Africa football legend Benni McCarthy is expected to be appointed Kenya's national team head coach following his departure from Manchester United where he served as an assistant coach.Kenya, co-hosts of the 2027 African Cup of Nations, are hoping for a revival as they currently [...]
©- - 24 february 2025 - 09:38:14 - thread Sports (205 words)


Accra, Ghana (PANA) - The High Court in Accra on Thursday discharged former Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kwesi Nyantakyi after a five-year trial on corruption charges in Ghana football.The local media reported that the ruling delivered by Justice Marie-Louise Simmonds came after the prosecution failed to call a single [...]
©- - 13 february 2025 - 13:06:20 - thread Sports (177 words)


Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - With just two CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) titles to its name, the Southern African region’s continental ambitions will be at an all-time high when the much-anticipated continental showpiece takes centre stage in Morocco in a few months’ time.For the first time in the history [...]
©- - 11 february 2025 - 08:41:53 - thread Sports (410 words)


Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – South Africa will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane next month. This was confirmed by the South African Football Association (SAFA) at a media briefing in the city on Monday night.Coach Hugo Broos’ charges [...]
©- - 11 february 2025 - 07:12:59 - thread Sports (340 words)


Kumasi, Ghana (PANA) - Three people have been arrested in connection with last Sunday's incident at a football match in Ghana in which one person was stabbed to death.Media reports identified them as Ignatius Baffour Awuah, a minister and MP in the government that lost the December 2024 elections, Agyemang [...]
©- - 04 february 2025 - 07:25:32 - thread Sports (477 words)


Kumasi, Ghana (PANA) - A football fan of Ghana's Premiership side, Kumasi Asante Kotoko, was on Sunday stabbed to death after a league match in Nsoatre in the Brong Ahafo Region.Asante Kotoko said in a tweet that Frimpong Yaw Francis, popularly called Pooley, died "at the hands of some hooligans” [...]
©- - 03 february 2025 - 06:32:41 - thread Sports (568 words)


Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the match schedule for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025, that will see nine venues used across six cities for the continent’s greatest football show.Morocco and Comoros will kick-off the tournament on 21 December, 2025 [...]
©- - 01 february 2025 - 05:39:58 - thread Sports (212 words)


Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has changed the player registration Regulations of the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup.This is to allow football clubs to register a player for the CAF Champions League or the CAF Confederation Cup who has participated in either [...]
©- - 31 january 2025 - 07:53:51 - thread Sports (220 words)


Dar es Salam, Tanzania (PANA) – The Confederation  of African Football and TotalEnergies have extended their partnership for another four years, CAF Online reported on Tuesday.It said President of CAF, Dr Patrice Motsepe and Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies concluded an agreement under which giant multi-energy company will [...]
©- - 29 january 2025 - 07:52:28 - thread Sports (528 words)


Rabat, Morocco (PANA) - The following are the groups for the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to be hosted by Morocco between 21 December 2025 and 18 January 2026. According to the final draw held in Rabat on Monday, Morocco will face Comoros in the opening match, CAF [...]
©- - 27 january 2025 - 20:14:12 - thread Sports (110 words)


Rabat, Morocco (PANA) - The countdown to Africa’s biggest event, the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025, marked a milestone on Saturday in Rabat, Morocco, with the unveiling of the official Logo for the competition.The new logo, a modern and iconic symbol for African football, celebrates the heritage and [...]
©- - 26 january 2025 - 05:10:18 - thread Sports (362 words)


Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – South African football legend Percy Tau has parted company with Al-Ahly F.C. after a glittering four-year contract.Tau has thanked club president Mahmoud El Khatib as well as the coaches, staff, players and supporters.“From day one, I was here to make history, and together we [...]
©- - 20 january 2025 - 05:59:10 - thread Sports (138 words)


Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - The penultimate round of the 2024/25 TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup group stage saw decisive action as holders Zamalek, Stellenbosch and USM Alger confirmed their places in the quarter-finals with strong performances, CAF Online reported. Berkane’s goalless draw against Luanda Sol in Angola cemented their dominance in Group [...]
©- - 20 january 2025 - 05:48:14 - thread Sports (755 words)


Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - The TotalEnergies CAF Champions League quarter-final line-up for the 2024/25 season has been confirmed following a dramatic conclusion to the group stages on Sunday, with eight of Africa's finest clubs securing their places in the knockout rounds, CAF Online reported.Mamelodi Sundowns claimed the final quarter-final berth [...]
©- - 20 january 2025 - 05:30:04 - thread Sports (329 words)


Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - South Africa’s Orlando Pirates delivered a stunning 2-1 defeat to Egypt’s Al Ahly at Cairo Stadium, clinching top spot in Group C of the 2024/25 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League on Saturday.Relebohile Mofokeng broke the deadlock in the 53rd minute, capitalizing on defensive errors. Al Ahly levelled in [...]
©- - 19 january 2025 - 07:48:37 - thread Sports (663 words)


Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - The following are the groups for the 2024 Confederation of African Football (CAF) TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) tournament in August to be hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda following the draw held in Nairobi, Kenya, on Wednesday.Group A: Kenya, Morocco, Angola, DR Congo, ZambiaGroup B: Tanzania, [...]
©- - 15 january 2025 - 19:17:43 - thread Sports (313 words)


Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Wednesday unveiled a new logo and trophy for the TotalEnergies 2024 CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) just before the final draw for the tournament in August to be hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda.The new look for the tournament brings [...]
©- - 15 january 2025 - 15:19:04 - thread Sports (326 words)


Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - The Confederation Africain Football (CAF) on Tuesday announced the postponement of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda 2024 to August 2025.The tournament was originally scheduled for 1-28 February 2025.CAF's media channel said good progress has been made in the three host countries [...]
©- - 14 january 2025 - 18:28:35 - thread Sports (422 words)


Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - Here are all the results from Day 5 matches in the 2024/25 CAF Champions League played at the weekend.Group AAl Hilal Omdurman, Sudan 0-1 Young Africans, TanzaniaMC Alger, Algeria 1-0 TP Mazembe, DR CongoGroup BManiema, DR Congo 1-2 Mamelodi Sundowns, South AfricaFAR Rabat, Morocco 1-1 Raja [...]
©- - 13 january 2025 - 07:38:18 - thread Sports (192 words)


Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - Orlando Pirates booked their place in the quarter-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League with a 2-1 win over Chabab Belouizdad in Johannesburg on Sunday.The result not only ended the Algerian side’s hopes of advancing but also confirmed Al Ahly’s progression from Group C, according to [...]
©- - 13 january 2025 - 06:46:31 - thread Sports (389 words)


Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - The penultimate round of the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup group stage saw decisive action as holders Zamalek, Stellenbosch and USM Alger confirmed their places in the quarter-finals with strong performances. Berkane’s goalless draw against Luanda Sol in Angola cemented their dominance in Group D, while Stellenbosch triumphed [...]
©- - 13 january 2025 - 06:41:20 - thread Sports (758 words)


Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - FAR Rabat booked their place in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League quarter-finals for the first time in the group stage era after a 1-1 draw against Moroccan rivals Raja Casablanca in Rabat on Saturday night.The Royal Army took the lead in the 40th minute when Raja [...]
©- - 12 january 2025 - 07:27:58 - thread Sports (518 words)


Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - In continuation of Day 5 matches in the 2024/25 CAF, here are matches scheduled for Sunday.Group AAl Hilal Omdurman, Sudan vs Young Africans, TanzaniaGroup COrlando Pirates, South Africa vs CR Belouizdad, AlgeriaGroup DDjoliba, Mali v Esperance, Tunisia Here are results of matches played on Friday and Saturday.Group [...]
©- - 12 january 2025 - 06:52:38 - thread Sports (115 words)


Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) - The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has named Eric Chelle as the new head coach of the senior national team the Super Eagles, tasking him with steering the team toward qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, CAF Online reported.He takes over from Finidi George, who resigned [...]
©- - 09 january 2025 - 07:03:32 - thread Sports (283 words)


Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - The winner of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) will take home US$3.5 million, up by 75% on the previous prize money, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced.CAF Online reported that CAF also announced that the total Prize Money of the tournament to [...]
©- - 08 january 2025 - 05:24:09 - thread Sports (260 words)


Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - The Draw for the 2024 TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) will be conducted at Kenyatta International Conventional Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, on 15 January.A press release by CAF Online said the tournament, which is reserved for African footballers plying their trade in their domestic leagues, [...]
©- - 07 january 2025 - 14:43:47 - thread Sports (172 words)


Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - The TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2024/25 group stage Matchday 4 continues on Sunday as several high-stakes encounters as African clubs aim to secure their spots in the knockout rounds.Group AAl Hilal Omdurman (Sudan) vs. MC Alger (Algeria)Group DPyramids (Egypt) vs. Esperance Tunis (Tunisia)Sagrada Esperança (Angola) vs. [...]
©- - 05 january 2025 - 06:32:36 - thread Sports (138 words)


Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - The TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup 2024/25 group stage continues on Sunday with Matchday 4, as clubs compete for supremacy in their respective groups.Group ACS Sfaxien (Tunisia) vs. Simba SC (Tanzania)CS Constantine (Algeria) vs. Bravos do Maquis (Angola)Group BStellenbosch (South Africa) vs. CD Lunda Sul (Angola)Stade Malien [...]
©- - 05 january 2025 - 06:23:32 - thread Sports (106 words)


Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - Fans of the four African clubs that will compete in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the United States, from 14 June to 13 July, can now purchase tickets for their fixtures, with prices starting from US$30.Egyptian side, Al Ahly, Esperance de Tunis from Tunisia, [...]
©- - 02 january 2025 - 08:24:55 - thread Sports (523 words)


Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - With a place officially secured to defend their TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) next month, Senegal are gearing themselves up for what could be a golden year in the history of Senegalese football.The reigning champions secured their place in the 2024 TotalEnergies CAF CHAN set [...]
©- - 02 january 2025 - 07:21:05 - thread Sports (339 words)


Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - The year 2025 promises to be a thrilling period for African football as CAF organizes a series of competitions and African teams take part in major FIFA tournaments, CAF Online reported on Wednesday.From the prestigious TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to youth championships and club [...]
©- - 01 january 2025 - 13:55:16 - thread Sports (439 words)


Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - The following are the results of the second leg final qualifiers for the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) played on Sunday.Madagascar 0-1 Eswatini (Madagascar qualify 2-1 on aggregate)Uganda 1-0 Burundi (Uganda qualify 2-0 on aggregate)Congo 2-1 Equatorial Guinea (Congo qualify 2-1 on aggregate)Mali 0-0 Mauritania [...]
©- - 30 december 2024 - 07:29:21 - thread Sports (84 words)


Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - The following are the fixtures in the second leg final qualifiers for the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) to be played on Sunday.Madagascar vs. EswatiniUganda vs. BurundiCongo vs. Equatorial GuineaDR Congo vs. ChadMali vs. Mauritania-0- PANA MA 29Dec2024 [...]
©- - 29 december 2024 - 06:06:08 - thread Sports (56 words)


Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - The second leg of the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers delivered dramatic moments on Saturday as Central African Republic (CAR), Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Guinea, Senegal and DR Congo booked their places in the final phase of the competition.CAR achieved a historic first qualification by [...]
©- - 29 december 2024 - 05:53:04 - thread Sports (420 words)


Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - Sudan and Niger have booked their places in the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) after their second-leg matches against Ethiopia and Togo respectively.Sudan beat Ethiopia 2-1 to qualify for the 2024 CHAN to be co-hosted from 1-28 February 2025 by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.Niger secured [...]
©- - 28 december 2024 - 06:47:49 - thread Sports (247 words)


Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - The Confederation of African Football (CAF) wrapped up an extraordinary year of football in 2024, with major milestones in men’s, women’s, youth, and club football. From Côte d’Ivoire’s historic AFCON victory to landmark performances in CAF competitions, here’s a comprehensive look at the year in African football, according [...]
©- - 26 december 2024 - 13:03:18 - thread Sports (1153 words)


Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - The first leg of the final round of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 qualifiers delivered an exciting mix of results on Sunday, setting the stage for dramatic second-leg clashes, CAF Online reported.In a highly anticipated West African derby, Cote d'Ivoire secured a commanding 2-0 [...]
©- - 23 december 2024 - 07:12:40 - thread Sports (348 words)


Zurich, Switzerland (PANA) - The latest FIFA Rankings have reinforced Morocco's dominance of African football, with the Atlas Lions ending the year as the highest-ranked African nation despite slipping two places globally to 14th. While Morocco retained their continental crown, Angola emerged as the standout story of the year, achieving a [...]
©- - 20 december 2024 - 10:29:20 - thread Sports (226 words)


Marrakech, Morocco (PANA) - The following are the recipients of the 2024 CAF Awards, a celebration of the best of African footballers, coaches and teams, held on Monday at a glittering ceremony at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech.At the event, Africa’s top achievers over the past year were honoured.Ademola Lookman, [...]
©- - 17 december 2024 - 12:53:47 - thread Sports (164 words)


Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - The third round of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League group stage delivered thrilling encounters, late drama, and decisive victories across the continent.From Al Hilal’s stunning win in Algiers to Esperance Tunis’ dominance in Radès, the matches showcased Africa’s elite clubs battling for crucial points at the [...]
©- - 16 december 2024 - 10:22:01 - thread Sports (576 words)


Dakar, Senegal (PANA) - Senegalese side Jaraaf de Dakar drew 0-0 with Orapa United of Botswana on matchday 3 of Group C of the group phase of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Cup in Gaborone on Sunday. The Senegalese representative had opportunities to win but failed to take advantage [...]
©- - 16 december 2024 - 05:11:44 - thread Sports (172 words)


Marrakech, Morocco (PANA) - The 2024 CAF Awards will be a celebration of the best of African football with a star-studded line-up of players, coaches and special guests in attendance at the glittering ceremony at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, Morocco, on Monday.Africa’s top achievers over the past year [...]
©- - 15 december 2024 - 12:32:43 - thread Sports (433 words)


Marrakech, Morocco (PANA) - Diamond Platnumz, the Tanzanian music superstar, and Dystinct, the Moroccan who is known for his genre that blends R&B, Afrobeat and Arabic influences, are amongst the main acts at the CAF Awards on Monday night in Marrakech, Morocco.The 2024 CAF Awards will shine a spotlight on [...]
©- - 15 december 2024 - 12:28:49 - thread Sports (342 words)


Diamniadio, Senegal (PANA) - The Gambia and hosts Senegal triumphed in the CAF African Schools Football Championship for the WAFU A Zone, held in Diamniadio, Senegal.The Scorpions of The Gambia emerged victorious in the Girls competition, while Senegal clinched the Boys competition with a convincing 2-0 success over their neighbours, [...]
©- - 15 december 2024 - 12:24:45 - thread Sports (403 words)


Marrakech, Morocco (PANA) - The Confederation of African Football (CAF) will hold an Executive Committee (EXCO) meeting on Monday, 16 December, 2024, in Marrakech, Morocco.The meeting, to be chaired by CAF President, Dr Patrice Motsepe, will discuss pressing issues, including the 2025 CAF Calendar.The CAF Executive Committee will be followed [...]
©- - 15 december 2024 - 12:19:37 - thread Sports (86 words)


Doha, Qatar (PANA) - Al Ahly's hopes of reaching the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final were dashed after a heartbreaking 6-5 penalty shootout loss to Pachuca of Mexico in Doha on Saturday night.The Egyptian giants showed resilience throughout the goalless 120 minutes but fell short in the decisive shootout.Goalkeeper Mohamed El [...]
©- - 15 december 2024 - 12:17:41 - thread Sports (181 words)


Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - The following are reports from matches played across Africa in the group stage of the 2024/24 CAF Champions League.Sudanese giants, Al Hilal, stunned MC Alger 1-0 in Algiers on Saturday night to maintain their flawless start to the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League group stage. The match was [...]
©- - 15 december 2024 - 12:15:23 - thread Sports (616 words)


Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - Some African coaches have reacted to the tough groups handed to them at the draws for the tournament made on Thursday night in Miami, United States.The four African clubs in the fray are Esperance of Tunisia, Al-Ahly of Egypt, Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa and Wydad [...]
©- - 06 december 2024 - 13:28:55 - thread Sports (760 words)


Miami, US (PANA) - The four African clubs participating in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 — Al Ahly (Egypt), Espérance Sportive de Tunis (Tunisia), Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa), and Wydad AC (Morocco) — have been drawn into competitive groups alongside some of the biggest names in world football following [...]
©- - 06 december 2024 - 11:40:53 - thread Sports (439 words)


Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - The Confédération of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the top five nominees in each of the women’s categories at the upcoming 2024 CAF Awards, as excitement mounts for the ceremony to be staged on 16 December, 2024, in Marrakech, Morocco.The 2024 CAF Awards cover the period [...]
©- - 05 december 2024 - 05:28:33 - thread Sports (556 words)

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