Tunisia defeated Ghana to book for quarterfinal play after winning on 5-4 in penalties following a one all draw in regulation and extra time at the Africa Cup of Nations championships. The North African side converted all their spot kicks as Ghana Caleb Ekusan shot was saved by Farouk Ben Mustapha. Tunisia’s Carthage Eagles will […]
Kenya premier league champions Gor Mahia opened the Cecafa Kagame Cup with a win at Umugunda stadium in Rwanda. But their Kenyan counterparts Bandari will be seeking their first win tomorrow after drawing in the opener. Gor Mahia’s win leads pool D alongside Djibouti’s AS Port after beating Congolese AS Maniema and Zanzibar’s Kikosi Maalum […]
Crystal Palace Star Wilfred Zaha scored late to earn Ivory Coast a chance in the quarterfinal of the Africa Cup of Nations in Cairo, Egypt at Suez stadium. Zaha’s strike in the 76th minute ensured the 2005 champions remained after beating Mali. Mali advanced as joint top scorers in the group stage with six goals […]
Allan Wanga has retired from international just a month after he was axed from final squad ahead of Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cairo, Egypt. Harambee Stars head coach Sebastien Migne settled on John Avire and Michael in the striking force but Wanga, today announced his retirement from international football. Last season, Wanga was […]
Algeria extended their unbeaten run as they eliminated Guinea from the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Cairo, Egypt. It remains the only team that has not conceded in the championships as they qualify into quarterfinal to face Madagascar who edged out Democracy Republic of Congo in post match penalties. Goals from Youcef Belaili, Riyad […]
Making their debut at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Madagascar stunned best side Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to advance into the quarterfinal at Alexandria stadium. Madagascar, watched by their president Andry Nirina Rajoelina who had travelled with fans beat DRC in post match penalties after a 2-all draw in normal and extra time. […]
Kariobangi Sharks goalkeeper Brian Bwire saved two penalties as Kariobangi Sharks won against Everton in Sportpesa Friendly match played today at Moi Sports Centre, Kasarani. William Muluya led team became the first team to beat Everton in a post match penalties following a one all draw in regulations time. Duke Abuya opened the scoring for […]
Famous for Kadenge Na Mpira, legendary Kenyan football icon Joe Kadenge has made his last call. According to his son Oscar, the Kenya’s greatest footballer of all time, has passed on at the Meridian hospital in Nairobi as his body is set to be transferred to Lee Funeral Home. Football kenya Federation (FKF) president Nick […]
Thembinkosi Lorch scored a late goal to give South Africa’s Bafana Bafana a deserved win against Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) hosts Egypt to sail into the cup quarterfinals. The 85th minute goal by Lorch was the greatest for South Africa on counterattack after receiving the ball from Lebo Mothiba and beat goalkeeper Mohamed Elshenawy. […]
Arsenal midfielder Alex Iwobi struck late with his first Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) goal to sent Nigeria into the quarterfinal. It was a good day in office for Odion Ighalo who netted a brace before setting up for Iwobi to slot in the winner as Nigeria eliminated defending champions Cameroon in a 3-2 victory […]