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2019 AFCON: Host nation conundrum, a concerning sight?
We are a few months away from the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, the most promising ever in terms of fierceness of the competition and the talent on show from ABSA Premiership, EPL, Serie A, Bundesliga and many other top leagues. What do we make of the stripped host nation of Cameroon and the pending decision to appoint a new one?
Is Khama Billiat the most important footballer in South Africa?
He has won it all, the CAF Champions League, PSL titles you name it. He is now helping those who haven’t and his nation adores him, as he was crucial in their back to back COSAFA success. He continues to be an ace up Zimbabwe’s sleeve in the ongoing 2019 AFCON Qualifiers but even further, perhaps the most important footballer in Southern Africa. His name is Khama Billiat.
FT African Legends Series: The ultimate "markswoman", Portia Modise
The 2018 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is on the horizon. We reminisce the career of some legendary women who have grace the field on the continent. The first ever footballer (male of female) to reach 100 career goals is up first. Do you who she really is?
CAF President Ahmad Questions Cameroon's Ability to host AFCON 2019
Already having cast doubts of Cameroon’s AFON 2019 hosting viability, Ahmad questions if the West African nation can assemble the resources and infrastructure needed for a 24 team tournament.
DR Congo: FA boss detained for embezzling funds
Could there be a correlation between the embezzlement and the player protests?
Uganda: CAF Commissions FUFA Beach Soccer Arena ahead of the regionals in May
Set for a date in May in Lake Victoria, Entebbe
Domestic League: Egypt’s Al Ahly has become on the most successful clubs in the world
Egypt’s Al Ahly has become one the most successful clubs in the world
CAF: Liberia’s First Lady, Clar Weah, Named CAF Ambassador for Women Football
Liberia’s first lady, Clar Weah, named CAF ambassador for women football
AFCON : Morocco Backs Cameroon to Successfully Host the 2019 Tournament
Morocco backs Cameroon to successfully host the 2019 tournament
From king of the pitch to king of a nation: George Weah
This feature takes a look at the Liberian football legend’s life story. We take you on the journey of George’s life from childhood, his illustrious football career at home and abroad as well as life outside the pitch, most notably, his political career.
Africa’s Best Footballing Moments in 2017
This digest summarizes the most memorable moments in the year as far as African football is concerned, with of course one or two special highlights from around the world. The dominance of Mohamed Salah is captured, Kaka’s career regurgitated, Cameroon’s African triumph recognized amongst many other ground breaking stories of 2017.