NATIONAL TEAM - COACH - Rwanda want Stephen Constantine as coach

Former Millwall first-team coach Constantine, 51, has experience of African football, having managed Malawi from February 2007 to April 2008.

15 May 2014
2014 World Cup - squad - Nabil Bentaleb in Algeria's 30-man squad

Tottenham's Nabil Bentaleb has been included in Algeria's 30-man provisional World Cup squad.

14 May 2014
2014 World Cup - squad - Ivory Coast coach opts for experience

Ivory Coast coach Lamouchi opts for experience - The Elephants will face Colombia, Greece and Japan in Group C.

14 May 2014
stars in Europe - news: Nigerian keeper Vincent Enyeama thrilled by award

Nigerian keeper Vincent Enyeama thrilled by award - He said: "It's amazing, a great honour and I deeply appreciate it. I must first give glory to God, my team-mates, family and our beautiful fans for their remarkable support. "It's a reward for team effort and having great people in front of me. Together we've endured a tough but interesting season."

14 May 2014
African Champions League 2014 - group stage - fixtures

Last year winner Al Ahly (Egypt) failed to reach the group-stage.

GROUP A
• 16.05.14: Al Hillal (Sudan) vs TP Mazembe (DR Congo)  -:-
• 18.05.14: AS Vita Club (DR Congo) vs Zamalek (Egypt)  -:-

GROUP B
• 18.05.14: Esperance (Tunisia) vs Entente Setif (Algeria)  -:-
• 18.05.14: CS Sfaxien (Tunisia ) vs Al Ahli Benghazi (Libya) -:-

13 May 2014
African Confederation Cup 2014 - group stage - fixtures

As from now Al Ahly wants to win the Confed Cup 2014

GROUP A
18.05.14: Real Bamako (Mali) vs Asec Mimosas -:-
• 18.05.14: AC Leopards (Congo) vs  Coton Sport -:-

GROUP B
18.05.14: Al Ahly (Egypt) vs Nkana -:-
18.05.14: Sewe Sports (Ivory Coast) vs Etoile du Sahel -:-

 

13 May 2014
2014 World Cup - squad - Cameroon coach picks familiar line-up

Cameroon - squad for 2014 World Cup in Brazil

13 May 2014
2014 World Cup - squad - Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah dropped big names

Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah dropped a number of big names.

13 May 2014
national league - Congo DR - stampede in Kinshasa, officials say

A stampede at a football match in the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kinshasa, officials say.

Reports say the trouble began after police fired tear gas in the crowded stadium, causing panic. At least 15 people have been killed and more than 20 people were injured. Local fans were unhappy after the home team, ASV Club, were defeated 1:0 by Tout Puissant Mazembe from Lubumbashi. Stampedes are a frequent occurrence at mass events in the country

12 May 2014

2025 - CAF - PLAYER OF THE YEAR - Hakimi crowned winner

Morocco right-back Achraf Hakimi has been crowned the 2025 African Footballer of the Year at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards in Rabat on a successful night for the host nation.

The 27-year-old beat Egypt captain Mohamed Salah and Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen after helping club side Paris St-Germain to the French title and a maiden Champions League trophy.

Hakimi, who missed out on the top spot in 2023 and 2024, became the first Moroccan to win the award since Mustapha Hadji in 1998.

Meanwhile, Morocco captain Ghizlane Chebbak won the women's prize, surprisingly seeing off Nigeria captain Rasheedat Ajibade and Atlas Lionesses team-mate Sanaa Mssoudy.

Hakimi is a deserved winner of the award after his fine performances for both his national side and PSG, including scoring the opener as the French club beat Inter Milan 5:0 in the Champions League final.

His side also won the UEFA Super Cup, Coupe de France, and the French Super Cup last term, but were beaten in the FIFA Club World Cup final by Chelsea.

"It's really an honour for me to win this prestigious trophy," he said. "This trophy is not just for me - it is for all the Africans who have dreams."

 

Chebbak makes it a Moroccan double

Chebbak made history as the first Moroccan to win the women's award since its establishment in 2001.

The 35-year-old midfielder finished as the top scorer at this year's delayed 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, including netting a stunning goal in the final.

 

Cape Verde coach rewarded

Earlier in the ceremony in the Moroccan capital, Bubista was named Men's Coach of the Year after guiding Cape Verde to a historic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. "This is amazing," said the 55-year-old. "We are a small country, but we have a big heart."

 

2025 CAF Award Winners

Men's Player of the Year: Achraf Hakimi (Paris St-Germain & Morocco)

Women's Player of the Year: Ghizlaine Chebbak (Al-Hilal & Morocco)

Men's Coach of the Year: Bubista (Cape Verde)

Men's Goalkeeper of the Year: Yassine Bonou (Al-Hilal & Morocco)

Women's Goalkeeper of the Year: Chiamaka Nnadozie (Brighton & Hove Albion & Nigeria)

Men's National Team of the Year: Morocco Under-20

Women's National Team of the Year: Nigeria

Men's Club of the Year: Pyramids (Egypt)

Men's Interclub Player of the Year: Fiston Mayele (Pyramids & DR Congo)

Men's Young Player of the Year: Othmane Maamma (Watford & Morocco)

Women's Young Player of the Year: Doha El Madani (AS FAR & Morocco)

Goal of the Year (voted for by fans): Clement Mzize for Young Africans vs TP Mazembe.

 

 

21 Nov 2025
BBC Sport Africa

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