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…
23 March 2015 10:02 The four African representatives for the FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015 learnt their fate on Monday, 23 March 2015 following the draw conducted in Dakar, Senegal With the exception of African champions, Nigeria, the three other representatives, Senegal, Ghana and Mali had to wait for the draw to know their groups. Ghana’s Black Satellites were drawn in Group B alongside Argentina, Panama and Austria; ‘Les Lionceaux’ of Senegal in Group C with Qatar, Colombia and Portugal whilst the Eaglets of Mali will battle it with Mexico, Uruguay and Serbia in Group D.…
Senegal are chasing a first ever major continental title against a Nigerian hoping eyeing a record extending seventh title as the curtains on the 19th edition of the African U-20 Championship folds up. The two sides will square up in the ultimate game of the competition, which has been highlighted by two-weeks of high class and entertaining football by the some of the finest youth talents in African football. The encounter is a repeat of the tournament opener which the Flying Eagles of Nigeria won 3-1, with a performance that earned them the favourites tag for the title.…
21 March 2015 11:01 Ghana coach, Yusif Basigi is confident of bossing Zimbabwe around when both teams clash in the first leg of the second round 2015 African Games qualifier on Saturday at the Accra Sports Stadium. Basigi, who was in charge when the Black Queens bowed out at the group phase at the African Women Championship in Namibia last October told Cafonline.com said “the little information I have of Zimbabwe proves they are a tactically disciplined side. Such teams will always come defending. “They keep it compact and hope to attack on the break. But we will…
Nigeria Assistant coach, Nduka Ugbade has refused to buy into the favourites tag on his team’s head ahead of their semi final clash against age-long rivals, Ghana on Wednesday, 18 March 2015 at the Leopold Sedar Senghor Stadium in Dakar. The 45-year old former defender says “we are just like any other team” despite exhibiting an output which has clearly put them above their peers at the ongoing 19th Orange African U-20 Championship in Senegal. The Flying Eagles have scored nine times in three games and finished tops in Group A with two wins and a draw at the…
14 March 2015 09:55 Congo Assistant coach, Isaac Ngata says pressure will be on hosts Senegal when the two sides face-off in a crucial Group A decider on Saturday, 14 March 2015 at the Leopold Sedar Senghor Stadium in Dakar. The two teams have one point each and victory in the ultimate clash will almost see the winner into the last four depending on the outcome of the other fixture between Nigeria and Cote d’Ivoire in M’Bour. All three teams stand an equal chance of qualification to the semis, and for the remaining slot for the 2015 FIFA…
Congo striker Georges Kader Bidimbou will play no part for his team at the ongoing 2015 Orange CAF U-20 Championship in Senegal. The 19-year old striker has a fractured ankle and won’t be able to recover in time for the tournament that ends on Sunday, 22 March 2014. Paolo Berrettini, Head Coach of the Junior Red Devils told Cafonline.com that the AC Leopards forward sustained the injury during their preparations for the tournament but his recovery has prolonged other than expected. “The tournament is over for Bidimbou. He is out of the tournament. We have lost our best player and…
09 March 2015 09:33 Ghana and South Africa will take their rivalry to another level when the two sides faceoff in the opening Group B match of the 19th edition of the African U-20 Championship Senegal 2015 on Monday, 9 March 2015 in the coastal city of M’Bour. Intense rivalry exists between the two teams at any level and with either side eyeing a perfect start to their campaign at the eight team tournament, the 3,500-capacity Caroline Faye Stadium will be set ablaze. Revenge will be on the minds of the South Africans after their seniors, Bafana Bafana…
08 March 2015 11:14 The squad lists of the 8 participating teams for the 19th edition of the Orange CAF U-20 Championship Senegal 2015 have been finalized. Click on the links below to know the identity of the 168 players registered by each of the participating teams; Group A Group B Confederation of African Football (CAF) News
Garba: We are here for business The mail has been sent successfully 07 March 2015 07:21 Nigeria coach Manu Garba talks about his team’s chances at the 19th edition of the Orange CAF U-20 Championship Senegal 2015. Garba says his charges are “ready for business” ahead of their opening match against hosts Senegal on Sunday at the Leopold Sedar Senghor Stadium in Dakar. Below are excerpts of his interview with Cafonline.com ahead of the tournament opener; Cafonline.com: How are you preparing for your first game against hosts Senegal at the tournament? Manu Garba: The first match is…
07 March 2015 08:33 The stage is once again all set for the unearthing of the future stars of African football. The CAF U-20 Championship has undisputedly served a major breeding ground for talents who have gone on to become household names on the continent and the world at large. The 19th edition of the biennial championship opens in the Senegalese capital, Dakar on 8 March 2015 and runs till 22 March 2015, and will bring together some of the finest youth footballers in Africa at the moment. From Ivorian captain, Yaya Toure, four-time African Player of the…