Al Ahly have become the first African team to qualify for the newly formed FIFA Intercontinental Cup. This comes after the Egyptian football powerhouse defeated Esperance de Tunis 1-0 on aggregate in the 2023/24 CAF Champions League final. Al Ahly, who have won the CAF Champions League a record 12 times, will also compete in the 2025 FIFA Club World ...
Former Ghana Coach, Charles Kwablan Akonnor, has expressed his admiration for the new initiative by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) President, Dr Patrice Motsepe, aimed at advancing African football to new heights. Confirming his CAF appointment to Graphic Sports last Thursday, Akonnor described the initiative as a visionary move that could eventually lead the continent to World Cup glory. ...
Nigeria have named a strong 25-man squad for their upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin, headlined by Europa League winner Ademola Lookman and current CAF African Player of the Year Victor Osimhen. New head coach Finidi George has called up an attack-minded group as the Super Eagles look to take control of Group C, signaling his ...
World football governing body Fifa has banned Emilio Nsue for six months after ruling that the Equatorial Guinea striker was ineligible to play in his country’s first two qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. The 34-year-old scored the winning goal in both of the games in question, against Namibia and Liberia, last November. A Fifa disciplinary committee was “comfortably satisfied” ...
Egyptian powerhouse Al Ahly secured their record-extending 12th CAF Champions League title on Saturday night, defeating Espérance de Tunis 1-0 in the second leg of the final. The aggregate score finished 1-0 in Al Ahly’s favor, adding another chapter to their already dominant reign in African club football. The first leg in Tunis last week ended in a stalemate, setting ...
Today’s the big day. The final of the 2023/24 CAF Champions League is happening in Cairo, Egypt. Here’s a quick rundown: What’s the Big Deal? The CAF Champions League is Africa’s premier club football competition, like the Champions League in Europe. It’s run by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) every year. Winning this tournament is a huge honour, making ...
THE Confederation of African Football (CAF) has recognised the achievements of former Black Stars Coach, Charles Kwablan Akonnor, by appointing him to a new consultancy role. The ex-Bundesliga star reportedly departed from Ghana last night for Tanzania to finalise the details of his new position. Sources told Graphic Sports that Akonnor would serve as a consultant for CAF. While the ...
Zamalek are the champions of African club football’s secondary competition after a dramatic 1-0 win over RS Berkane in the second leg of the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup final secured them the trophy on aggregate on Sunday. The Egyptian giants headed into the return fixture at the Cairo International Stadium trailing 2-1 from the first leg in Morocco a week ...
Ever wondered what the biggest club football tournament in Africa is? Look no further than the CAF Champions League! This prestigious competition crowns the continental champion, and the 2023/24 season is about to culminate in an exciting two-legged final. Here’s a breakdown of everything you need to know: What’s the Fuss About? The CAF Champions League is the top club ...
The Chairman of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA), Kudjoe Fianoo, has commended Dreams FC for their remarkable performance in the CAF Confederation Cup. Dreams FC, who made their debut appearance in the continental stage, exited at the semi-final stage after a 3-0 loss to Egyptian football powerhouse Zamalek. Speaking to the Graphic Sports on the sidelines of a one-day ...