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.

Salahudeen SulaymanFebruary 21, 2021
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Noble’s heroics send Enyimba to CAF Confederation Cup group stage

Rivers United and Enyimba faced off in the second leg of their 2020/21 CAF Confederation Cup group stage playoff at…
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Salahudeen SulaymanFebruary 21, 2021
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Rivers United and Enyimba set to do battle for CAF Confederation Cup group ticket

Two of the biggest clubs in Nigerian football, Rivers United and Enyimba are set to do battle in the second…
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Salahudeen SulaymanFebruary 14, 2021
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Olisema the difference as Enyimba gain first leg advantage in CAF Confederation Cup

Enyimba took on Rivers United at the Enyimba Stadium in Aba in their second preliminary round first leg fixture of…
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Salahudeen SulaymanFebruary 13, 2021
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Stage set for Enyimba-Rivers United CAFCC showdown in Aba

Nigerian football giants, Enyimba and Rivers lock horns on Sunday 14th of February 2021 in the first leg of their…
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Salahudeen SulaymanFebruary 5, 2021
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Ajax’s Onana slapped with 12 months doping ban

Ajax and Cameroon goalkeeper, Andre Onana has been given a 12 month ban by European football’s governing body, UEFA after…
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Salahudeen SulaymanJanuary 23, 2021
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Rivers United rout Bloemfontein Celtic in Porto Novo

NPFL leaders, Rivers United faced South African side Bloemfontein Celtic in a rescheduled second leg tie of the first preliminary…
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Salahudeen SulaymanJanuary 22, 2021
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Rivers United set for crunch Celtic showdown

Nigeria Professional Football League side, Rivers United are set to take on South African DSTV Premier League side, Bloemfontein Celtic…
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Salahudeen SulaymanJanuary 18, 2021
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Golden Eaglets bow to Elephants in Lome WAFU final

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets failed to conquer the Little Elephants of Ivory Coast as they went head to head in the…
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Salahudeen SulaymanJanuary 18, 2021
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Ajibade wins first silverware with Atletico Madrid Femenino

Nigeria’s young sensation, Rasheedat Ajibade was part of the Atletico Madrid Femenino side that triumphed in the Spanish Super Cup…
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Salahudeen SulaymanJanuary 15, 2021
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Golden Eaglets fly into WAFU finals

Nigeria’s U-17 side, the Golden Eaglets secured their place in the final of the WAFU U-17 tournament in Lome, Togo.…
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Salahudeen SulaymanJanuary 12, 2021
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Golden Eaglets through to WAFU tournament semi-final

Nigeria’s U-17 side, the Golden Eaglets have qualified for the semi-final of the U-17 WAFU competition holding in Lome, Togo.…
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Salahudeen SulaymanJanuary 11, 2021
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CAF rules on Rivers United continental assignment

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Monday waded in on the ongoing issue regarding the second leg of the…
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Salahudeen SulaymanJanuary 9, 2021
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Golden Eaglets falter again, held by Ghana’s U-17

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets played out a 1-1 draw in their second and final group game against Ghana’s Black Starlets in…
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Salahudeen SulaymanJanuary 8, 2021
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Nigerian derby looms on the continent in the CAF Confederation Cup

After dropping out of the CAF Champions League following defeat to Sudanese side El Merreikh, Nigeria’s most successful club side,…
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Salahudeen SulaymanJanuary 6, 2021
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Nigeria’s sole representative, Enyimba, knocked out of Champions League

‏Nigeria’s sole survivors in Africa’s premier club competition, the CAF Champions League, Enyimba FC were knocked out by Sudanese side,…
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Salahudeen SulaymanJanuary 2, 2021
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Rivers United maintain terrific form, evict the Umuahia Landlords

Rivers United faced Abia Warriors in the first Matchday Two fixture of the 2020/21 NPFL season at the Enyimba Stadium…
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Adefala TopeDecember 23, 2020
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CAF Competitions: Rivers Utd beat Celtic in South Africa as Enyimba bow to Al Merriekh in Sudan

Rivers United have secured a hard fought 2-0 win in their CAF Confederation Cup first leg clash against Bloemfontein Celtic…
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ajikeDecember 19, 2020
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Stanley Dimgba goal wins point for Stallenbosch at Maritzburg United

Nigeria attacker Stanley Dimgba came to his side’s rescue in the South African top flight league game on Friday. The…
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ajikeDecember 17, 2020
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CAFCC: South African Govt Frustrating Us, Rivers United Cries Out

Despite fulfilling all requirements to obtain visa, the South African Embassy in Nigeria has continued to frustrate every effort of…
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ajikeNovember 28, 2020
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Pitso & Ajayi’s Al Ahly beat Zamalek to claim record extending 7th CAFCL title

South African coach Pitso Mosimane and Super Eagles striker Junior Ajayi has helped Al Ahly claim the 2020 CAF Champions…
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AyodejiNovember 23, 2020
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FIFA bans CAF President Ahmad Ahmad for five years

The head of African football, Ahmad Ahmad, has been banned from football for five years by FIFA following an ethics…
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Adefala TopeOctober 23, 2020
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Ajayi in action as Al Ahly book CAF Champions League final spot

Super Eagles forward Junior Ajayi was in action as his Egyptian club Al Ahly booked a place in the 2020…
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Adefala TopeOctober 17, 2020
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Akpeyi nominated for PSL goalkeeper of the 2019/20 season

Super Eagles goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has been nominated for The South African professional football league goalkeeper of the just concluded…
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Adefala TopeOctober 16, 2020
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No Nigerian clubs as Ajayi’s Al Ahly tops list of top 10 Africa’s Richest clubs in 2020

Not a single Nigerian football club made the list as Junior Ajayi Al Ahly are named Africa’s richest club. No…
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ajikeAugust 19, 2020
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CAF releases dates for AFCON, World Cup qualifiers

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been slated to continue their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series in November 2020.…
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Adefala TopeJune 15, 2020
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Junior Ajayi amongst top 4 highest paid players in Egypt

Super Eagles forward Oluwafemi Ajayi known popularly as Junior Ajayi is one of the highest earner in all of Egypt. The…
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Adefala TopeMay 30, 2020
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Augustine Azuka “Jay-Jay” Okocha named 7th best African player of All-time

Super Eagles legend, Augustine Azuka “Jay-Jay” Okocha has been included at no 7 on the list of Africa’s player of…
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Adefala TopeMay 23, 2020
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Diouf: Okocha is the most talented African not me; Eto’o or Drogba

Ex-Senegal international and former Liverpool forward El-Hadji Diouf has picked Nigeria’s Austin Okocha as the most talented African ever. The…
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Adefala TopeMay 20, 2020
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Didier Drogba finally replies Samuel Eto’o over Africa’s greatest ever claims

Didier Drogba has finally replied Samuel Eto’o over his claim of ‘the greatest African player ever’. Samuel Eto’o in an…
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Adefala TopeMay 16, 2020
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FACT: Samuel Eto’o not the most decorated African player ever

Cameroon and Barcelona legend Samuel Eto’o Fils may have called himself the greatest African player ever, a claim a few…
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