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Top five African stars to watch out for in Qatar
From Doha to Ar-Rayyan; to Al Wakrah, Lusail, or Al-Khor, there will be no paucity of some African magic, thanks to the African contingent of Ghana, Cameroon, Morocco, Tunisia, and Senegal who will be flying the continent's flag.
Cameroon edge Ivory Coast as Africa’s World Cup playoff spots confirmed
Cameroon edged Ivory Coast 1-0 to book a place in March’s African World Cup playoffs as the continent’s group phase came to a dramatic conclusion on Tuesday.
In a battle of two continental heavyweights, Karl Toko Ekambi scored the only…
Sadio Mane named African Player of 2019
Liverpool forward Sadio Mane was voted as African Footballer of the Year for the first time on Tuesday after winning the Champions League with Liverpool and leading Senegal to the Africa Cup of Nations final.…
Ranking reward for Algeria: Soared 28 places in FIFA Ranking
With their victory at the 2019 CAF Africa Cup of Nations title in Egypt, Djamel Belmadi’s side surged from 68th to 40th in July’s FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking and from 13th to fourth among African teams.
Reflecting on the journey his team…
Who is Ismael Bennacer? Algeria hero now set for AC Milan move
Milan have reportedly agreed to sign Empoli midfielder Ismael Bennacer for about 16 million whilse offering the 21 year old a contract worth 1.5 million a year. In the meantime, the Algerian has been tearing up the AfCON.
Bennacer has been…
AFCON 2019 final: Baghdad Bounedjah fires Algeria to second title
An underwhelming Africa Cup of Nations came to a conclusion on Friday in Cairo, Egypt, with a fittingly uninteresting final for the most part.
Algeria, who won their one and only AFCON back in 1990 in their home country, took on Senegal,…
End of an era: Nigeria captain John Mikel Obi confirms his retirement
Nigeria captain John Mikel Obi has confirmed his retirement from international football.
The 32-year-old midfielder made 89 appearances for his country between 2005 and 2019, scoring six times.
Mikel, who has just signed for Trabzonspor…
Senegal Vs Algeria: Sadio Mane-Riyad Mahrez Face Off In Title Clash
Riyad Mahrez and Sadio Mane will renew their Premier League rivalry for a second time in Egypt, with Africa Cup of Nations immortality awaiting the victor of Friday's final between Algeria and Senegal.
Algerian star Mahrez was part of the…
VAR to be used from Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals
The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system will be introduced from the quarter-final stage of the Africa Cup of Nations, which is starting today. The mein intention is to increasing the possibility of drama in a tournament traditionally…
Egypt coach sacked following AFCON failure as FA president resigns
The president of Egypt’s Football Association did not take the shock defeat to Bafana Bafana too well and sacked Pharaohs coach Javier Aguirre before resigning himself with immediate effect on Sunday night.
Efa’s official twitter account…
