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AmaZulu head coach Benni McCarthy says those who didn't enjoy his team's performance in the historic win against Horoya should switch to Winter Olympics. Usuthu secured the first-ever win in the CAF Champions League group stage at the second attempt after the opening day defeat to Raja Athletic Club last...

AmaZulu forward Augustine Mulenga admits there are challenges with officials in away games which brings more importance to beating Horoya at home on Friday. Usuthu's CAF Champions League group stage debut ended in defeat in Casablanca as Raja AC edged them 1-0 in a spirited display. Veteran midfielder Mohsine Moutaouali scored...

Mohamed Sherif has been urged to use the Africa Cup of Nations disappointment with Egypt to help Al Ahly create history at the FIFA Club World Cup. Sherif was one of the standout players for Ahly last season as they won a consecutive CAF Champions League title while he netted...

Pitso Mosimane has finally addressed his future at Al Ahly after being linked with an exit due to the stalling of contractual negotiations. This publication confirmed last week that Mosiame and his camp had made inroads over a contract extension which was given further credence from Al Ahly Director Sayed...

The 2021 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final ties have been confirmed with two mouth-watering ties set for this week ahead. Senegal booked their place in the last-four with a convincing 3-1 win over the plucky Equatorial Guinea side that knocked out Algeria and Mali en route to the last-eight tie...

The 2021 Africa Cup of Nations unearthed several new stars already and one in particular from the DStv Premiership made the continent stand up and take notice. Jean-Noël Amonome, 24, is not a name many, even in South Africa, would have heard of prior to the biennial event, despite being...

The 2021 Africa Cup of Nations last-16 fixtures have now been confirmed with Comoros the last team to secure qualification to the knockout stages. It's been an unthinkable journey for the tournament debutants who were seemingly playing for pride when they faced off against four-time African champions Ghana on Tuesday. With...

Malawi have made history by qualifying for the knockout stage of the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time where they will face one of the tournament favourites Morocco. The Flames are guaranteed one of the best third-placed finishes irrespective of the final results of Group E and F...

Ghana legend and all-time record goalscorer Asamoah Gyan has revealed his devastation of the Black Stars early exit from the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. Ghana bowed out of the tournament on Tuesday evening with one point after a shock 3-2 defeat at the hands of tournament debutants Comoros Islands. It...

Tanzanian giants Young Africans SC have confirmed the appointment of former Premier Soccer League coach Milton Nienov. The Brazilian goalkeeper coach who was at their fierce rivals Simba SC was unveiled this week at the Tanzanian Premier League leaders which marked the ninth club of his coaching career. Nienov spent a...