Fans of Egypt’s Al Ahly are bursting with excitement over a potential FIFA Club World Cup clash against Bayern Munich, but the club’s coach, Mohamed Youssef, believes there is a lot at stake before his side can envisage a meeting with the UEFA Champions League holders.The possibility of facing the European champions was hard to come by during Ahly’s previous four Club World Cup appearances, with the draw usually pitting them against South American opposition in the semi-finals – when they managed to advance from the first round. The Morocco 2013 edition, however, provides them with a potential mouth-watering clash…
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Nigerian goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama’s run of not conceding a goal ended after 1,062 minutes on Sunday with an own goal by Lille team-mate Simon Kjaer in the Ligue 1 clash with Bordeaux. The Danish defender deflected a harmless looking shot by Bordeaux’ Landry N’Guemo which tantalisingly hit the post before entering the net in the 28th minute of the match.It was the first time Enyeama had had to pick the ball out of his net since September 15 in the 2-0 defeat by Nice.Enyeama, who captained Nigeria to the Africa Cup of Nations title in February this year, had been…
CAF is pleased to announce that the media accreditation process for media representatives wishing to cover the Final Tournament of the Orange African Nations Championship (CHAN) – South Africa 2014 has been opened for seven (7) days due to popular demand. The latest application process will last from Monday, 9 December 2013 till Sunday, 15 December 2013. After this deadline, there will be no such opportunity for any media personnel wishing to provide coverage for the tournament. The Final Tournament will take place from 11 January to 1 February, 2014. Media interested in attending the Final Tournament must apply for…
Equatorial Guinea and South Africa took giant leap towards a place at the next round of the qualifiers for the 2014 FIFA U-20 World Cup, with convincing wins away from home.The Equatoguineans humbled their Zambian counterparts 2-0 in Lusaka whilst South Africa crushed Tanzania 4-1 in Dar es Salaam, both on Saturday in the first leg matches of the second round of the continental qualifiers.The win puts Equatorial Guinea and South Africa within sight of the final round ahead of the return matches in a fortnight.The Zambian She-polopolo, hoping to follow in the footsteps of the U-17 sisters, which have…
Ghana midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng has said he is delighted to potentially face half-brother Jerome Boateng at another FIFA World Cup™ when the Black Stars play Germany at Brazil 2014.Ghana’s Black Stars will play Germany in Fortaleza on 21 June in Group G, having also drawn Portugal and USA, meaning Schalke’s attacking midfielder Kevin Prince could be up against Bayern Munich centre-back Jerome.This is not the first time the brothers have met at a World Cup as they both played when Germany beat Ghana 1-0 at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa in the group stages – the first time…
Defending champions Zambia have bowed out of the 2013 COSAFA Under-20 Youth Championships after a 1-0 loss to South Africa on Saturday. It means that Young Chipolopolo have taken just a single point from their opening two matches in Group C and cannot finish on top of the pool, ending a run of three titles in the regional showpiece tournament.According to the report on the official Cosafa website , a second half goal from Nhlakanipho Ntuli settled the tie in Amajita’s favour, a victory they deserved on the balance of play. Zambia’s cause was not helped when Ronald Chabwe was…
Group A : Brazil, Croatia, Monique, CamerounGroup B : Spain, Holland, Chili, AustraliaGroup C : Colombia, Greece, Côte d’Ivoire, JapanGroup D : Uruguay, Costa Rica, England, ItalyGroup E : Suisse, Equateur, France, HondurasGroup F : Argentine, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Iran, NigeriaGroup G : Germany, Portugal, Ghana, United StatesGroup H : Belgium, Algeria, Russia, South Korea Confederation of African Football News
Herewith the full text of the message of condolence from President of the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF), Issa Hayatou on the death of Nelson Mandela;It is with deep emotion and intense sadness that we learned, on the night of December 5 2013, the death of Nelson Mandela, former President of South Africa, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and hero of the fight against Apartheid.Africa and the World, has lost an icon, a monument, a guide and a benchmark. But his struggle, works and deeds will remain forever a compass for the past, current and future generations.One of his last public…
At a press conference on Thursday (December 5) in Costa do Sauipe, Brazil, CAF President Issa Hayatou in his capacity as President of the Organising Committee for the FIFA World Cup reassured the ability of FIFA and Brazil to deliver a successful tournament come next June.Hayatou made the declaration following a meeting of the Organising Committee for the FIFA World Cup on the eve of the final draw of the tournament.Flanked by FIFA President, Joseph Sepp Blatter, Brazilian Deputy Minister of Sport, Luis Fernandes, President of the Local Organising Committee, Jose Maria Marin, FIFA Secretary General, Jerome Valcke; Hayatou told…
The Confederation Africaine de Football (CAF) “Elite ‘A’ Men’s Referees and Assistant Referees/Women Referees and Assistant Referees course” officially opened on Thursday, December 5 in Cairo, Egypt. The course is running from 2nd to 9th December and brings to Cairo the best match officials from the continent.President of the CAF Referees Committee, Magdi Shams El Din said in his opening remarks “The fact that CAF was running this course for the top officials on the continent, (Elite A) shows that CAF is giving attention and serious importance to refereeing. Match Officials are the cornerstone of football and CAF will support…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the nominees for the other categories for the 2013 Glo-CAF Awards.The categories are National Team of the Year, Youth National Team of the Year, Club of the Year, Coach of the Year, Most Promising Talent, Referee of the Year, Fair Play, Legend and Platinum awards.The winners will be decided by votes from the CAF Technical & Development and Media Committees, except Fair Play, Legend and Platinum awards, which are not subject to vote. For this year, there will be no votes for the Youth National Team of the Year, which has only…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the shortlists for the 2013 African Player of the Year and the African Player of the Year (Based in Africa).This follows voting from members of the Technical & Development and the Media Committees from the initial list of nominees.Ten (10) players made the cut for the flagship African Player of the Year category, and five (5) for the African Player of the Year (Based in Africa).The Head Coaches of the National Associations affiliated to CAF will vote in their order of preference to decide on the eventual winners of the two categories.Initially,…
Zimbabwe will engage neighbors Mozambique in a friendly match both sides intend to use to fine tune for next month’s African Nations Championship finals in SA. The match is scheduled for Sunday December 8 at Barbour fields Stadium in Zimbabwe’s second largest city of Bulawayo.Zimbabwe coach Ian Gorowa recently announced a 24 man squad in preparedness for CHAN but has said he will cast his eye further before settling on a final squad, “The purpose of such matches like the one against Mozambique is for us to have a closer look again at some of the players who could make…
Hosts Lesotho twice came from behind to force a 2-2 draw with Comoros, while Botswana defeated Swaziland 2-0 on a thrilling opening day of the 2013 COSAFA Youth Championships in Maseru on Tuesday 3rd December 2013.According to reports from the official Cosafa website, the third match scheduled for the opening day between Kenya and Mauritius was postponed due to travel issues suffered by the East African guests.But the two games that were played offered excellent entertainment for the fans at the Setsoto Stadium. Comoros looked as though they were headed for a famous victory, but the resilience of the hosts…
Vincent Enyeama was once again ‘Man of the Match’ for Lille against Marseille on Tuesday (December 3) in the French Ligue 1. The Nigerian crossed the 1000 minute mark without letting in a goal at the 57th minute of the encounter which his side triumphed by a lone goal.The goalie took his record to 1035 minutes, inching closer to the all-time record held by Gaetan Huard, formerly of Bordeaux, who went 1176 minutes without conceding during the 1992-93 season.Since September 15, Enyeama has yet to pick the ball from his net capping it with high class and decisive saves.Born on…
Rivals Ahly and Zamalek have been drawn apart for the 2013/2014 Egyptian Premier League which kicks off on Thursday, December 26, 2013.The country’s most successful clubs were separated in the draw conducted by the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) on Monday (December 2) in Cairo.Twenty-two (22) clubs will take part in the league, eleven each for Group A and Group B.From the draw; Ahly, Arab Contractors, Al-Rajaa, El-Entag El-Harby, ENPPI, El-Dakhleya, Ghazl El-Mahalla, Gouna, Ittihad Alexandria, Maqassa and Smouha are in Group A; whilst Beni Suef, Canal, El Gaish, El Masry, Haras El-Hodoud, Ismaily, Ittihad El-Shorta, Menya, Petrojet, Wadi Degla and…
CF Mounana have been crowned winners of the 2012/2013 Gabon Super Cup, beating rivals US Bitam 1-0 on Sunday (December 1) in Libreville.The curtain raiser to the new season featuring the winner of the Gabonese League against the Coupe du Gabon champions was decided by Togolese-import Abdoulaye Ibrahim’s 75th minute goal.CF Mounana, winners of the Coupe du Gabon made up for their failure to win the league crown where they finished in second place, 10-points behind rivals US Bitam. In attendance was Gabon President, Ali Bongo Ondimba, who presented the trophy to the victorious side.Meanwhile, the 2013/3014 Gabon Premier League…
Demba Ba was on the scoresheet for Chelsea against Southampton at the weekend, coming on for Michael Essien who struggled early on. The Senegal striker notched his side’s third goal in a 3-1 come-from-behind win against the visitors at Stamford Bridge.There were goals also for Africans Moustapha Bayal Sall for St Etienne and Vincent Aboubakar for Lorient in France.ENGLANDMICHAEL ESSIEN (Chelsea)The Ghana star’s first Premier League start since his return from a season-long loan at Real Madrid got of to just about the worst possible start when his mishit backpass set up Southampton’s Jay Rodriguez for a goal barely 15…
The newest Member Association of The Confederation of African Football (CAF), South Sudan will be fielding two clubs in the 2014 CAF inter-clubs competition.South Sudan Football Association , General Secretary, William Okot de Toby informed CAF that , Atlabara FC winners of the 2013 South Sudan championship will participate in the Orange CAF Champions League while, Malakia FC the winner of the 2013 South Sudan Cup will compete in the Orange CAF Confederation Cup. Confederation of African Football News
Zimbabwean club side, Highlanders beat How Mine 3-0 to lift the major Cup (Mbada Diamonds Cup) in the top flight league on Saturday 30 November. Goals from Njabulo Ncube, Peter Moyo and Masimba Mambare ensured that the Bulawayo based side atones for the disappointment of losing the championship on goal difference for the second time in a row to arch rivals Dynamos.Highlanders might have won the Mbada Diamonds Cup but due to a CAF 3 year ban “Bosso” will not be able to compete in the 2014 Confederation Cup and instead How Mine will take that place and compete in…