African Football

African Football focuses on the exploits of African players and African countries.

We try as much as possible to cover all the major African Football Leagues and major African Continental Competitions like the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup.

The CAF Super Cup and other major African Leagues like the South African Premier Division, Egyptian Premier League, Sudan Premier League etc.

We also as much as possible focus on Nigerian players in the other African leagues and the performances of Nigerian clubs at the CAF competitions.

Even though Nigerian clubs have performed badly recently on the continental stages, African football is still worth covering.

And hopefully, things will change for good for the Nigerian clubs so the glory days can be returned.

CaretakerJune 14, 2023
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Revealed: Match Officials for Sierra Leone Vs Nigeria 2023 AFCON qualifier

With few days to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Sierra Leone and Nigeria, the Confederation of African…
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CaretakerJune 12, 2023
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Al Ahly crowned CAF Champions League winners

Egyptian club Al Ahly have been crowned CAF Champions League winners for the 2022/2023 season following a 2-3 aggregate win…
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CaretakerJune 6, 2023
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Sierra Leone Vs Nigeria: Hosts name squad for crucial AFCON Qualifiers

Sierra Leone Head Coach John Kiester has named a provisional 38-man list for the crucial AFCON Qualifiers vs Nigeria later…
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CaretakerMay 23, 2023
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WAFU U-20: Nigeria`s Falconets eye another big win over Togo

After a 7-0 rout of Niger Republic in their first game of the 2023 WAFU U-20 Women`s championship, the Falconets…
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CaretakerMay 20, 2023
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Senegal defeat Morocco to be crowned U-17 AFCON Champions

A dramatic fightback from Senegal sealed a 2-1 comeback win over Morocco to be crowned 2023 U-17 Africa Cup of…
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CaretakerMay 19, 2023
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Senegal Vs Morocco: 2023 U-17 AFCON final Match Preview

Senegal and Morocco go head-to-head in the Algeria 2023 U-17 AFCON final match on Friday May 19, 2023. SPORTSRATION presents…
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CaretakerMay 15, 2023
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AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles to face Sao Tome and Principe in Uyo

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will face Sao Tome and Principe in the last qualifying match for the 2023 AFCON at the…
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CaretakerMay 12, 2023
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Nigeria U-17 squad of 2007: A tribute

Nigeria last won the Africa U-17 Cup of Nations in 2007. That squad went on to win the World Cup…
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CaretakerMay 11, 2023
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Nigeria U-17 Vs Burkina Faso U-17: Match preview of 2023 U-17 AFCON quater-final clash

Nigeria and Burkina Faso face-off in a 2023 U-17 AFCON quater-final clash. SPORTSRATION presents a preview of this match. MATCH…
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CaretakerMay 10, 2023
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Senegal U-17 Vs South Africa U-17: 2023 AFCON Quater-final Preview

With less than 2-hrs to kickoff of the 2023 U-17 AFCON quater-final clash between Senegal and South Africa, SPORTSRATION presents…
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CaretakerMay 8, 2023
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Osimhen hails George Weah after surpassing his 24-year long record

Victor Osimhen has hailed the impact 1995 Ballon d`or winner George Weah has on African players hours after surpassing his…
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CaretakerMay 7, 2023
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U-17 AFCON: Burkina Faso defeat Cameroon to book Nigeria last-8 meeting

Burkina Faso came from a goal down to defeat Cameroon 2-1 and book a quater-final vs Nigeria at the ongoing…
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CaretakerMay 7, 2023
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Ugbade hails Dokunmu quality, two others after win over South Africa

Golden Eaglets of Nigeria Head Coach Nduka Ugbade has hailed the quality of Nigeria-blood Micheal Dokunmu and two other players…
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Salahudeen SulaymanMay 6, 2023
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U17 AFCON: Golden Eaglets book quarterfinal place with win over South Africa

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets secured passage into the quarterfinals of the U-17 AFCON after a 3-2 win over South Africa in…
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CaretakerMay 6, 2023
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U-17 AFCON: Three Observations from Nigeria`s 3-2 win over South Africa

Nigeria`s Golden Eaglets battled to a 3-2 win over South Africa in their last group B match of the 2023…
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CaretakerMay 6, 2023
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Nigeria U-17 Vs South Africa U-17: Match Preview

Nigeria will face South Africa in a final group B clash at the 2023 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations tournament.…
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CaretakerMay 5, 2023
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2023 U-17 AFCON: Second round of group stage matches review

Second round of group stage matches at the 2023 U-17 AFCON were completed on Thursday May 4. SPORTSRATION presents a…
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CaretakerMay 4, 2023
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Eguma happy over Nigeria’s retained continental spots

The Technical Adviser of Rivers United, Stanley Eguma has described as ” applaudable” news that Nigeria will retain four continental…
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CaretakerMay 3, 2023
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U-17 AFCON: Nigerian blood Micheal Dokunmu fires South Africa to victory over Zambia

Nigerian blood Micheal Dokunmu scored the match winner for South Africa in their second group B match of the U-17 AFCON…
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Salahudeen SulaymanMay 3, 2023
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Nigeria U-17 Player Ratings vs Morocco: Poor finishing costs Golden Eaglets

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets missed out on a chance to book their place in the last eight of the U-17 AFCON…
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CaretakerMay 3, 2023
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Nigeria U-17 Vs Morocco U-17: Match Preview

The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria will face Morocco in their second group B match of the 2023 U-17 AFCON in…
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CaretakerMay 2, 2023
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U-17 AFCON: Senegal spank Algeria to book last-8 spot

Senegal spanked 2023 U-17 AFCON hosts Algeria 3-0 to book a spot in the last-8 with one group stage game…
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CaretakerMay 1, 2023
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2023 U-17 AFCON: Algeria, Senegal Nigeria, Morroco, Mali off to winning start

The opening matchday’s of the 2023 U-17 AFCON produced winning starts for Algeria, Senegal, Nigeria, Morroco and Mali . In…
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Salahudeen SulaymanApril 30, 2023
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U17 AFCON: Golden Eaglets pip Zambia to win opener

GoNigeria’s Golden Eaglets started their U17 AFCON campaign in the best possible way with a narrow 1-0 win over Zambia…
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CaretakerApril 30, 2023
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Investigation launched into death of fan at CAF Champions League venue

Casablanca authorities have opened investigation to the incident of fan death before Raja Casablanca’s CAF Champions League quarter-final match on…
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CaretakerApril 30, 2023
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Nigeria U-17 Vs Zambia U-17: Match Preview

Nigeria will face Zambia in the opening Group B clash of the 2023 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations tournament on…
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CaretakerApril 29, 2023
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U-17 AFCON: Algeria battle Somalia in opening game

Algeria battle Somalia in the opening match of the 2023 U-17 AFCON on Saturday April 29, 2023 at the Nelson…
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CaretakerApril 28, 2023
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Nigeria at the 2023 U-17 AFCON: Pre-tournament Stats, fixtures, and expectation

Nigeria and 11 others will participate at the 2023 U-17 AFCON. SPORTSRATION in this report brings you Pre-tournament stats, fixtures,…
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CaretakerApril 23, 2023
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CAFCC: Rivers United Player ratings in 0-2 loss to Young Africans SC

Rivers United FC suffered a CAF Confederation Cup quater-final 1st-leg 0-2 loss to Young Africans flourish in Uyo. SportsRation presents…
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Salahudeen SulaymanApril 23, 2023
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CAFCC: Rivers United succumb to disappointing defeat against Yanga in Uyo

Rivers United have one foot out of the CAF Confederation Cup after a below-par showing saw Young Africans SC secure…
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