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.

ajikeMarch 16, 2017
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Rangers file two-page petition to CAF against Zamalek

By: Silver Edward Champions of The Nigeria Professional Football League Enugu Rangers filed a two-page petition against Zamalek for…
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ajikeMarch 15, 2017
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Rivers’ Yaovi Douhadji honoured to be named in Togo’s sqaud for friendly clashes

By: Silver Edward Rivers United’s center-back, Joseph Yaovi Douhadji has been called up to Togo’s National Team for this month’s two international…
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ajikeMarch 13, 2017
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Zamalek 4 Rangers 1: Three things we observed from the match

The reigning Nigeria Professional Football League champions, Rangers International suffered a 4-1 defeat on Sunday in the first leg of…
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ajikeMarch 12, 2017
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CAFCL Round Up: Rangers suffer heavy defeat, Rivers United take a giant step

Nigeria’s representatives at the ongoing CAF Champions League have everything to play for in the second leg of the first…
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ajikeMarch 12, 2017
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Al-Merreikh’s Garzitto banks on Nigerian trio against Rivers United

Al-Merreikh Italian coach Diego Garzitto is confident Kunle Odunlami, Kelechi Osunwa and Dayo Ojo will help the Sudanese club secure the…
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ajikeFebruary 19, 2017
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Wikki Tourists, FC IfeanyiUbah crash out of CAF Confederations Cup

While Nigeria’s representatives at the CAF Champions league progressed to the round of 16, both representatives in the CAF Confederations…
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ajikeFebruary 19, 2017
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Rivers United 4 Real Bamako 0: Ovoke stars as United progress to next round of CAFCL, Rangers also through

By: Timothy Dehinbo It was excitement at the Yakubu Gowon stadium, as Rivers United thrilled their fans and gave many…
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ajikeFebruary 13, 2017
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JS Saoura 1 Rangers 1: Advantage Flying Antelopes ahead of Sunday cracker

The 2015-16 Nigeria Professional Football League champions will be heading into Sundays must win clash against JS Saoura with great…
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ajikeFebruary 6, 2017
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Broos expects more from AFCON champions Cameroon – Nigeria beware!

Cameroon won their fifth Africa Cup of Nations title on Sunday but coach Hugo Broos thinks there is still room…
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ajikeFebruary 5, 2017
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Burkina Faso 1 Ghana 0: Traore brothers outshine Ayew brothers to seal bronze

Alain Traore netted a late stunner as Burkina Faso beat Ghana 1-0 to clinch third place at the 2017 Africa Cup…
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ajikeFebruary 2, 2017
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Cameroon 2 Ghana 0: Late double sends Broos´ boys into the final

Late second-half goals from Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui and Christian Bassogog secured Cameroon’s passage to the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations final…
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ajikeFebruary 1, 2017
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AFCON 2017: Burkina Faso v Egypt Preview

Egypt will be without Mohamed Elneny for the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against Burkina Faso, while striker Marwan Mohsen…
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ajikeJanuary 29, 2017
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Senegal 0 Cameroon 0 (aet, 4-5 pens): Mane miss sends star-studded Lions crashing out

Sadio Mane was the villain as Africa Cup of Nations favourites Senegal crashed out of the tournament with a dramatic…
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ajikeJanuary 28, 2017
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Aristide Bance the hero as Burkina Faso beat Tunisia to seal semi-final spot

Aristide Bance came off the bench to fire Burkina Faso past Tunisia and into the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals. It appeared…
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ajikeJanuary 25, 2017
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Egypt 1 Ghana 0: Black Stars lose skipper to injury in Pharaoh’s defeat

Egypt snatched top spot in Group D of the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday thanks to a 1-0 win…
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ajikeJanuary 25, 2017
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Watch as Alioui stunner sends holders Ivory Coast out of AFCON 2017

Reigning champions Ivory Coast crashed out of the Africa Cup of Nations as they were beaten 1-0 by Morocco, who…
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ajikeJanuary 23, 2017
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Aubameyang blames poor preparation for Gabon AFCON exit

Gabon captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang blamed the Africa Cup of Nations hosts’ turbulent preparation for their group-stage exit. A goalless draw…
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ajikeJanuary 17, 2017
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Egypt goalie El-Hadary becomes the oldest AFCON player ever

Egypt goalkeeper Essam El-Hadary became the oldest player in Africa Cup of Nations history when he featured in his country’s…
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ajikeJanuary 16, 2017
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Ivory Coast 0 Togo 0: Reigning champions held to opening draw by Adebayor and co.

Holders Ivory Coast started their Africa Cup of Nations defence with a disappointing 0-0 draw against Togo on Monday. Michel Dussuyer’s men…
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ajikeJanuary 16, 2017
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Tunisia 0 Senegal 2: Mane on target as favourites start strongly

Senegal lived up to their billing as one of the favourites to win the Africa Cup of Nations with a confident…
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ajikeJanuary 16, 2017
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Algeria 2 Zimbabwe 2: Mahrez brace prevents shock defeat

Riyad Mahrez scored twice as Algeria narrowly avoided an embarrassing defeat to Zimbabwe with a 2-2 draw in their Africa Cup…
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ajikeJanuary 15, 2017
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Match Preview – MFM FC v Tornadoes

By: Timothy Dehinbo MFM FC tackle Niger Tornadoes at the Agege Stadium seeking to repeat their 2-0 home success…
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ajikeJanuary 14, 2017
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DR Congo on strike ahead of AFCON opener

DR Congo players are on strike ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations opener against Morocco on Monday due to…
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ajikeJanuary 14, 2017
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AFCON: Gabon 1 Guinea-Bissau 1: Dubutants score late to frustrate the hosts

A last-gasp equaliser from Juary Soares helped debutants Guinea-Bissau to a 1-1 draw with hosts Gabon in their Africa Cup…
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ajikeJanuary 11, 2017
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Daniel Jackson “didi” scores a brace on his Cercle de Joachim debut

Nigerian striker Daniel Jackson who recently joined the Mauritian league side Cercle de Joachim scored a goal each half as…
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ajikeJanuary 6, 2017
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Riyad Mahrez becomes first African to win PFA, BBC & CAF player of the year award

Leicester City and Algerian play-maker Riyad Mahrez who beat Dortmund striker Pierre Aubameyang to African player of the year award…
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ajikeDecember 30, 2016
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When Mahrez, Slimani, Amertey & Schllup returns from AFCON will they find Leicester City on the table?

The 2017 AFCON is set to take center stage in Gabon on January 14th-February 5. Some European clubs are ruing…
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ajikeDecember 24, 2016
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Aubameyang, Mahrez and Mane make final list of GLO-CAF Awards

Reigning African Footballer of the Year and Borussia Dortmund winger, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Gabon, Senegal and Liverpool midfielder, Sadio Mane,…
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ajikeDecember 22, 2016
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Rangers, Rivers United draw JS Saoura, AS Bamako as FC IfeanyiUbah, Wikki get tough opponents

Nigeria Professional Football League champions, Rangers International of Enugu will begin their continental campaign in the North African country of…
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ajikeDecember 4, 2016
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Super Falcons defeat Cameroon 1-0 to retain AWCON title

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have won the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations after overcoming the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon 1-0 in…
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