African football

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• Ghana
• South Africa

Eric Tinkler’s Kotoko brief begins with a derby, a promise and a prize

4 weeks ago Football Africa Desk

“Obviously, I want to please the Asante Kotoko fans with a win,” the South African said, leaning into the stakes...

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• Nigeria
• Africa

Nigeria’s N17bn question: what the anti-graft probe means for football on and off the pitch

4 weeks ago Football Africa Desk

In a significant development for Nigerian football, national team players and officials have stepped forward to offer themselves for questioning...

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• Egypt
• Africans abroad

Mohamed Salah chooses the Black Sea: how Trabzonspor won Africa’s biggest star

1 month ago Football Africa Desk

Mohamed Salah’s transfer to Trabzonspor has captivated football fans worldwide, marking a significant moment in the career of one of...

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• Malawi
• Mozambique
• Women's Football

Silver Strikers Ladies turn 0:18 into 86:00 — a comeback that announces Malawi’s intent

1 month ago Football Africa Desk

Silver Strikers Ladies made a remarkable debut in the CAF Women's Champions League COSAFA Qualifiers, overcoming an early setback to...

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• Nigeria
• WAFCON

N12bn under the microscope: how Nigeria’s football governance hit breaking point

1 month ago Football Africa Desk

Nigerian football is facing a critical governance crisis as investigations unfold regarding the mismanagement of a substantial N12 billion federal...

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• Cameroon
• Africa
• Transfers

Carlos Baleba: From Promising Talent in Cameroon to Manchester United’s Midfield Solution

1 month ago Football Africa Desk

Carlos Baleba's rise from a promising talent in Cameroon to a potential transfer to Manchester United encapsulates the journey of...