African Football Legends Stories

How football is fostering unity, peacebuilding and youth empowerment in Africa
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Dec 04, 2024

Football academies such as Right to Dream in Ghana and Diambars in Senegal combine athletic training with education and leadership programmes.

Major stadium disasters over recent decades
Reuters  |  Dec 02, 2024

At least 43 people were crushed to death when soccer fans tried to force their way into Johannesburg's huge Ellis Park Stadium midway through a top So...

Guinea stadium crush kills 56 people after disputed refereeing decision
Reuters  |  Dec 02, 2024

The fatalities occurred during the final of a tournament in honour of Guinea's military leader Mamady Doumbouya at a stadium in Nzerekore, one of the...

Kenyan female coach breaking male barriers in African football
DW News  |  Oct 06, 2024

As head coach of men's football team FC Talanta in Kenya's top division, Jackline Juma is blazing a trail for women around the world.

Kenya Police Bullets defeat Simba Queens to inch closer CAF Champions League qualification
Michael Kirwa  |  Aug 26, 2024

Police Bullets will meet the winner of the second semifinal pitting CBE Women FC and Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC

Kenya’s continental campaign starts with draws and defeats as Murkomen calls for better performance
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 19, 2024

Kenya's inaugural continental fixtures of the 2024/25 season brought a mix of results over the weekend. With Kenya Police held to a draw and Gor Mahia...

Zimbabwe to host CAF African Schools Championship
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 14, 2024

The tournament will be held in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's second-largest city

Former African football president Issa Hayatou dies
Reuters  |  Aug 09, 2024

The Cameroonian was the long-serving president of the Confederation of African Football for 29 years from 1988 until his surprise ouster in 2017.

Zimbabwe appoints Michael Nees as new Head Coach ahead of AFCON qualifiers
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 31, 2024

Nees takes over from from former Gor Mahia and Kenya Police FC Head Coach Zdravko Logarusic

USM Alger penalized in CAF Confederation Cup drama
Rama Mohammed  |  Apr 25, 2024

US Alger barred RS Berkhane from using kits that displaying the Morocco map, which allegedly included disputed territory

Blockbuster fixtures mark exciting return to CAF Inter-club competition action
Rama Mohammed  |  Feb 21, 2024

Africa’s premier club competitions, the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup are approaching the business end of the group stages, with team...

African football legends play tribute match for Marrakech earthquake victims, Kenya's Arap Uria present
Sports Reporter  |  Dec 11, 2023

The tribute match was not exclusive to male football stars, as notable women's football figures, including Gaelle Enganamouit, Alberta Sackey, and Per...

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