The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed Egypt as the new host for the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations, following Cote d’Ivoire’s withdrawal as the host this week. The Egyptian Football Association and the Egyptian government had previously submitted a bid to host the tournament. Egypt had also hosted the competition in 2023. CAF has announced that the tournament will proceed as planned, with matches scheduled to take place from Sunday, 27 April to Sunday, 18 May.
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Chippa United, a South African Premier League club, is set to cash in on goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali this summer. Nwabali joined Chippa United from Nigeria’s Katsina United three years ago and has since established himself as one of the top goalkeepers in the South African top flight. The 28-year-old was linked with a move away from the club last summer after his impressive performances for Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire. However, he signed a new three-year contract and was appointed captain of the Chilli Boys. According to South African outlet Kickoff, Chippa United is…
Lakers star LeBron James took a jab at a journalist for wearing Manchester United gear during an interview. The 40-year-old Lakers forward, who is a part-owner of Liverpool Football Club—Manchester United’s fierce rivals—mocked Lakers journalist Mike Trudell for sporting a Manchester United jacket at the press conference. LeBron, a well-known Liverpool supporter, has frequently been seen wearing Liverpool kits and sharing his allegiance on social media. As soon as he saw the jacket, LeBron joked, “That’s a horrible jacket, by the way,” before playfully suggesting he might rip off the Red Devils’ crest from it. LeBron was later back on…
Chelsea fans have urged the Premier League to investigate co-owner Todd Boehly’s connections to a ticket resale site that lists seats for thousands of dollars above face value. Boehly is listed as a board member of Vivid Seats, which the Premier League has labeled an “unauthorized ticket website,” advising fans to “exercise extreme caution” when using it. The Chelsea Supporters Trust has issued an open letter to Premier League CEO Richard Masters, calling for an investigation. In their statement, they argued that Vivid Seats continues to sell Premier League tickets at inflated prices, which they believe constitutes a breach of…
In a charity match, Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traoré teamed up with football legends Jay-Jay Okocha and Emmanuel Adebayor, along with other African football icons, to showcase their skills on the field. The event brought together a stellar lineup of players, including Burkina Faso’s captain Charles Kaboré, Senegal’s Souleymane Diawara and Mamadou Niang, Togo’s Emmanuel Adebayor and Mani Sapol, Nigeria’s Jay-Jay Okocha, and Stéphane M’Bia. President Ibrahim Traoré, leading his team, delivered an exciting display of skill. Former players like Okocha, Niang, Adebayor, and Nacoulma impressed with their timeless abilities. The match saw an early lead for the President’s team,…
Former Nigerian head coach Bonfrère Jo has raised concerns over the Super Eagles’ tactical approach and their lack of clinical finishing in front of goal. In the recent World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, Nigeria’s new manager, Eric Chelle, opted for a 4-4-2 formation. In this setup, Wilfred Ndidi was the only player to retain his usual role, while Alex Iwobi was tasked with defensive duties. Samuel Chukwueze and Moses Simon were deployed as wide midfielders. Despite the tactical adjustments, the Super Eagles struggled to create significant chances and convert goals. Bonfrère Jo shared his thoughts on the team’s…
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has urged that Lionel Messi should not be pressured regarding his participation in the 2026 World Cup. The world champions secured their spot in next year’s tournament with a 4-1 victory over Brazil earlier this week, prompting fans to wonder if Messi, at 37, will play in his sixth World Cup. “We’ll see what happens; there’s plenty of time,” Scaloni said. “We must take it one game at a time. Otherwise, we’ll be talking about the same thing for the rest of the year. We need to leave him alone and let him decide when…
England manager Thomas Tuchel has explained that Manchester United defender Harry Maguire’s omission from his first Three Lions squad was due to a combination of poor form and fitness concerns. Tuchel began his tenure as England boss during the March international break, leading the team to comfortable victories over Albania and Latvia in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. His first squad selection faced scrutiny, with surprising recalls for Marcus Rashford and Jordan Henderson, while high-profile players like Ollie Watkins missed out. Maguire was another notable absentee for the Wembley matches, with many assuming his exclusion was related to the calf…
The Super Eagles’ World Cup qualification hopes may have suffered a setback after Lesotho reportedly withdrew their complaint to FIFA regarding South Africa’s use of an ineligible player in their World Cup qualifier. Lesotho had previously filed a petition with FIFA, claiming South Africa fielded Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Teboho Mokoena in their match against Lesotho while he was meant to be serving a one-match suspension due to accumulating yellow cards. There were suggestions that Nigeria’s football federation (NFF) might also file a complaint, as a three-point deduction for South Africa would benefit Nigeria’s qualification chances. However, according to African journalist…
According to a report from sports journalist Fabrizio Romano, Argentina delivered a stunning performance, crushing Brazil 4-1 in a World Cup qualifier. Impressively, they achieved this victory without their star player, Lionel Messi. The match started with high intensity as Argentina netted two goals in the first 12 minutes. While Brazil managed to score once, Argentina’s relentless attack kept them in control throughout the game. A second-half goal sealed the 4-1 triumph, marking a historic win over their arch-rivals. This result not only highlighted Argentina’s strength in depth but also secured their spot in the 2026 World Cup. With this…