04 April 2015 09:35 Algerian football had a good reason to celebrate on Friday night following the qualification of the two clubs, ES Setif and USM Alger to the 1/8th round of the 2015 Orange CAF Champions League. Holders ES Setif needed a 2-0 win over Real Banjul of Gambia in the encounter held in the northeastern city of Setif, whilst a one-all draw in Dakar against Senegal champions, AS Pikine was just enough to see USM Alger book their place at the next round. After a one-all draw in the first leg in Banjul a fortnight ago,…
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03 April 2015 11:54 Head coach of Ghana’s Asante Kotoko, David Duncan had said the former continental champions will be balanced in their approach as they host Algerian side MC Eulma in the second 1/16th round of the 2015 Orange CAF Champions League on Sunday at the Baba Yara Stadium, Kumasi. Duncan who joined Kotoko, barely a fortnight ago and led the team to a goalless draw game in the first leg tie in Algeria a fortnight ago told Cafonline.com, the Porcupine Warriors will seek to progress at the expense of the visitors. He said “we will be…
02 April 2015 02:21 Cameroonian representatives, Coton Sport and Cosmos de Bafia have tricky away tests as the second leg matches of the 1/16th round of the 2015 Orange CAF Champions League takes centre stage this weekend. The two sides face elimination by virtue of daunting tasks with champions, Coton Sport traveling to Kinshasa to face DR Congo outfit, Sanga Balende whereas Cosmos de Bafia trek north as guests of former winners, Esperance of Tunisia in Rades. Coton Sport, nicknamed ‘Les Cotonniers’ have served Cameroon’s finest ambassadors in the continental club championships during the last decade with the…
01 April 2015 09:26 Cape Verde upset a weakened Portugal 2-0 in Estoril on Tuesday as seven days of international football friendlies involving African teams ended.Portugal lacked many stars, including the biggest one of all Cristiano Ronaldo, having won 2-1 at home against Serbia just 48 hours earlier in a Euro 2016 qualifier.The Blue Sharks scored twice within six minutes close to half-time at Estadio Antonio Coimbra da Mota for a rare away victory over European opposition.An Odair Fortes cross found the corner of the net on 38 minutes and Gege tapped the ball over the goal-line at the far…
31 March 2015 01:36 Cairo, 31st March, 2015. Following the CAF Disciplinary Board decision of 3rd February 2015 related to the events that occurred at the end of the quarter-final match of the Orange Africa Cup of Nations, Equatorial Guinea 2015 between Tunisia and Equatorial Guinea, the Tunisian Federation appealed through a letter dated 5 February, 2015, seeking the annulment of the decisions taken by the Disciplinary Board. CAF Appeal Board on 13th March 2015 at the Hotel King Fahd in Dakar, Senegal. The Tunisian Federation was represented at the hearing by its 1st Vice President, Mr. Maher Snoussi. The…
31 March 2015 09:36 Wednesday, 26 March 2015 will forever be remembered in the life of goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama. The Super Eagles shot-stopper marked his 100th appearance in a Nigerian colours on that day in an encounter, which unfortunately they lost (0-1), against Uganda. And to crown it all, it took place in his native town, Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State. He is just a game shy away from his former teammate Joseph Yobo, who made a record 101 caps. Enyeama was selected for the first time on 5 May 2002 during a preparatory match for…
30 March 2015 09:52 The qualified teams for the African Beach Soccer Championship Seychelles 2015 emerged over the weekend following the completion of the qualifying series. Morocco was the last team to book their place after a 16-1 victory over Djibouti on Sunday at the Ain Diab Beach in Casablanca in a one-off match. The Moroccans joined Cote d’Ivoire, Egypt, Ghana and Madagascar who confirmed their places earlier. Senegal and Nigeria sealed their spots without kicking a ball following the withdrawal of Mali and Libya respectively to join hosts Seychelles. The final tournament will be held on…
29 March 2015 02:45 Substitute Moussa Konate scored twice as Senegal confirmed their dominance over Ghana with a 2-1 friendly international victory in France on Saturday. Konate replaced recalled Demba Ba just past the hour mark and struck twice within 11 minutes as the Teranga Lions repeated a 2-1 win over the Black Stars at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations. Switzerland-based Konate brought his impressive club form to the Stade Oceane in the northern city of Le Havre having scored 11 goals in 17 appearances for Sion this season. Senegalese success meant a winning debut for coach and former…
24 March 2015 12:19 Winners: Nigeria Fair play trophy: Nigeria Orange Man of the tournament: Yaw Yeboah (Ghana) Best goal of the tournament: Bernard Bulbwa (Nigeria) [against Senegal (final)] Top scorer: Musa Muhamed (Nigeria) [4 goals] CAF Team of the Tournament Goalkeeper: Enaholo Joshua (Nigeria) Defenders: Musa Muhammed (Nigeria), Souleymane Diarra (Mali), Mouhameth Sane Midfielders: Sidy Sarr (Senegal), Alassane Diallo (Mali), Ibrahima Wadji (Senegal), Yaw Yeboah (Ghana), Idowu Elijah (Nigeria) Forwards: Clifford Aboagye (Ghana), Taiwo Awoniyi (Nigeria) Substitutes Sory Ibrahim Traore (Mali), Joseph Aidoo (Ghana), Ifeanyi Matthew (Nigeria), Omego Prince (Nigeria), Tyroane Joe Sandows (South Africa), Silvere…
CAF President Issa Hayatou was on Monday, 23 March 2015, conferred with the title of honorary citizen of the town of Rufisque North, located 45-kilometres of the Senegalese capital, Dakar. It was during a well-attended ceremony at the Rufisque North City Hotel graced by the presence of Senegalese Minister of Sports, Matar Ba. The CAF President was accompanied by his spouse, Marie-Claire Hayatou, CAF Executive Committee members, Amadou Diakite and Anjorin Moucharafou, members of Organising Committee of the Orange Africa U-20 Championship as well as Executives of the Senegal Football Federation. The keys to the city were given to CAF…