Bafana Bafana defeated a spirited Milano FC 1-0 in a practice match as part of preparations for the Orange CAF African Nations Championship (South Africa 2014) on Tuesday, 7 January.Striker Bernard Parker scored from the penalty spot after fellow striker Katlego Mashego was fouled by the Milano goalkeeper.The match was played in four segments of 30 minutes each and was played at Phillipi Stadium just outside Cape Town.”For me the result was not important but I am very happy with the exercise. It was important to play this match, as I wanted to try out different combinations and also blood…
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The road to Orange CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2015 is about to begin with 51 of the 54 African countries registering to be involved in the qualifiers. The Confederation of African Football Executive Committee will meet January 24, 2014 in Cape Town, South Africa, on the sidelines of the Orange Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) to decide on the format for the qualifiers. Morocco the host country qualifies automatically.CAF also announces the list of countries who have registered to compete in the qualifiers for 2015 Africa U-17 Championship to be held in Niger and the 2015 Africa U-20 Championship…
The annual CAF Awards enters its 22nd edition this year and the Awards Gala will take place Lagos, Nigeria.On Thursday, January 9, 2013; the King of African football will be unveiled at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos; amongst the trio of Yaya Toure, past winner of the last two editions; his Ivorian counterpart Didier Drogba and John Obi Mikel (Nigeria).From 1992 to 2012, from Ghana’s Abedi Pele to Ivorian Toure, 14 players have laid claim to the most prestigious individual honour in African football. Eto’o has been crowned an unprecedented four times – 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2010, whilst…
It is with great emotion and great sadness that CAF President, Issa Hayatou, on Sunday, 5 January 2014, learnt of the death Eusebio da Silva Ferreira, known worldwide as ‘Eusebio’.Of African origin and born in Mozambique to be precise, he made his name in the late 60’s and 70’s with Benfica and the Portuguese national team. These exploits earned him the European Footballer of the Year award in 1965.On behalf of the CAF Executive Committee and the African football family, CAF President Hayatou expresses his sincere condolences to the family of Eusebio, Portuguese football family and the great European football…
The Local Organizing Committee has welcome with enthusiasm the announcement made by SAFA that the South African team. Bafana Bafana, is now fully complemented and ready to compete at the 3rd Orange African Nations Championship, SOUTH AFRICA 2014. The conclusion of the Bafana Bafana national squad, and the team’s arrival at their designated host city, now adds to a total of 6 teams who now have arrived for the Orange CHAN 2014 which kicks off on 11 January till 1 February 2014. Commenting on the amicable conclusion of the national squad the LOC CEO, Mr. Mvuzo Mbebe, said: “it has…
The momentum for the 2014 Orange African Nations Championship (CHAN) is gradually building up with the arrival of five teams for the tournament.The quintet consists of DR Congo, Gabon, Libya, Mali and Mauritania; with the others expected before the opener on Saturday, January 11 in Cape Town.The Congolese, winners of the maiden edition of the tournament designed exclusively for footballers playing in their domestic leagues in 2009 (in Cote d’Ivoire), were the first team to touch down, arriving in Johannesburg on December 29 last year. This was to afford Santos Mutumbile and his charges ample time to acclimatize and fine-tune…
Ghana and Nigeria boosted their preparations for the 2014 Orange African Nations Championship (CHAN) with victories in warm-up games.Ghana’s Black Stars, camping in Namibia beat their hosts 1-0 in Windhoek whilst the Super Eagles confirmed their dominance over Ethiopia by beating them 2-1 in Abuja, both on Saturday (January 4).Offensive midfielder Sulley Mohammed scored the only for the Ghanaians as they wrapped-up their training camp in Namibia.Ghana, one of three teams to have qualified for every edition of the CHAN tournament since its inception are scheduled to arrive in South Africa on Sunday, January 5, for the championship.The local Black…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announces the top three player for the 2013 African Player of the year. The Ivorian pair of Yaya Toure and Didier Drogba make the final three for a second successive year and will be joined by John Obi Mikel of Nigeria. The winner will be announced on the 9th of January 2014 at the GLO-CAF Awards Gala to be held in Lagos Nigeria.In the African Player of the year ( based in Africa) category the winner will be selected from Egyptians Ahmed Fathy and Mohamed Abou Trika with Nigerian Sunday Mba also in contention.…
Mozambique have unveiled a 23-man squad for next year’s Orange African Nations Championship (CHAN) billed from 11 January to 1 February, in South Africa.Coach Joao Chissano has gone for a blend of youth and experience for the Mambas’ maiden participation at the tournament designed exclusively for footballers playing in their domestic leagues.Veteran defender Dario Khan, Miro, Gabito and Alvarito are amongst the experienced players in the Mozambican squad expected to team up with youngsters such as Maninho and Diogo to aid their quest of a better outing.Mozambican champions, Liga Muculmana and rivals Costa do Sol have five players each in…
Midfielder Tresor Mputu Mabi has been left out of the DR Congo squad for next month’s Orange African Nations Championship (CHAN) in South Africa.The TP Mazembe player, who led the Leopards to victory at the maiden edition of the tournament designed exclusively for local-based footballers in 2009 in Cote d’Ivoire, was the notable absentee in the 23-man squad named by head coach Santos Mutumbile last Saturday (December 28).The 28-year old, linked with a move to Angolan big spenders, Kabuscorp was among five players axed for the trip to South Africa following a two-week training camp.Veteran goalkeeper Robert Kidiaba and defender…