Seven-time champions Egypt clinched a place in the Africa Cup of Nations last 16 on Wednesday by defeating neighbours Sudan 1-0, a result which sent Cape Verde and Malawi through as well.
Mohamed Salah is up and running at the Africa Cup of Nations as his goal in the second half handed Egypt a 1-0 win over Guinea-Bissau, while Nigeria cruised to a 3-1 over Sudan to book their spot in the knockouts.
Kelechi Iheanacho’s first half volley fired Nigeria to a 1-0 win over Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations, while both other games finished 0-0 as defending champions Algeria failed to hit the back of the net in a goalless draw with Sierra Leone. Catch up with the highlights here.
Kelechi Iheanacho overshadowed fellow Premier League stars Mohamed Salah and Riyad Mahrez on Tuesday as Nigeria made a winning start to their Africa Cup of Nations campaign and title-holders Algeria were held.
Pitso Mosimane's Al Ahly have reaveled that the club has sent official letters to all relevant parties asking them to resolve the clash of dates with the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations and Fifa Club World Cup.
Liverpool have told the Egyptian FA that Mohamed Salah will not join up with the rest of the country’s squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers due to quarantine restrictions. (more…)
The African representatives at the Olympic men’s football event have both been eliminated at the quarter-final stages after Egypt lost 1-0 to Brazil and Spain beat Ivory Coast 5-2 AET.
Japan took control of Group A in the men’s football at the Olympics after a 2-1 win over Mexico, while South Africa lost 4-3 to France in the group’s other game.
Mexico began their Olympic campaign in style with a 4-1 win over France, while South Africa conceded a narrow 1-0 defeat to hosts Japan in their opening Group A encounters on Thursday afternoon. (more…)
PUMA presents the vibrant new African national team home-and-away kits. The kits proudly celebrate the heritage and culture found in each of PUMA’s five African teams. (more…)