Club International Player Stars in Europe
stars in Europe - Ba strike takes Chelsea through

Ba's finish came just as Chelsea looked to be on the way out after Schurrle and Oscar were both denied by the woodwork - although the London side were helped by a crucial miss from the normally reliable Edinson Cavani minutes before the decisive goal. 

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9 Apr 2014
Club Stars in Europe
stars in Europe - Eto'o could return for Chelsea vs PSG

Striker Samuel Eto'o could be available for Chelsea when they face Paris-St Germain in Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final second leg.

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8 Apr 2014
Featured FIFA 100 Legends
LEGENDS - ‪‪CAMEROON - Roger Milla - one of the first African players to be a major star

Milla returned to the 1994 FIFA World Cup at the age of 42, being the oldest player ever to appear in a World Cup. Cameroon were knocked out in the group stages; however, Milla scored a goal against Russia, setting a record as the oldest goalscorer in a World Cup tournament; a record he set in the previous World Cup edition.

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7 Apr 2014
Featured
SAFA President predicts change to governance of African football

The governance of African football is set to undergo significant change, says the man who organised the 2010 World Cup.

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6 Apr 2014
Featured FIFA 100 Legends
LEGENDS - ‪‪GHANA - Abedi holds the record for most appearances at the Nations Cup Finals

He was the captain of Ghana's national football team for six years (1992-1998) and was one of the first African football players to earn a top placing in FIFA World Player of the Year voting in 1991 and 1992. 

Abedi Pele played for Ghana 73 times and is considered the greatest football player in his country's history, and among the best in Africa. Until 7 June 2013 when he was surpassed by Asamoah Gyan, he was the top goal scorer for Ghana with 33 goals. 

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5 Apr 2014
Featured FIFA 100 Legends
‪FIFA 100‬ - Pelé

African Players on the FIFA 100 list:

• Abédi Pelé (Ghana)
• El Hadji Diouf (Senegal)
• George Weah (Liberia)
• Jay Jay Okocha (Nigeria)
• Roger Milla (Cameroon)

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1 Apr 2014
Featured Legends
LEGENDS - ‪‪TOGO - Julien Kossi Denke - tributes are paid to Togo's first overseas player

Julien Kossi Denke, was Togo's first footballer to play overseas. The defender was more popularly known as Wazo and captained Togo at the Africa Cup of Nations finals in Ivory Coast in 1984. Later that year he signed for French second division club Chateauroux from Togolese side Aiglons de Lome. 

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25 Mar 2014
Coaches National teams
NATIONAL TEAM - BENIN - COACH - Didier Olle-Nicolle appointed Benin coach

Frenchman Didier Olle-Nicolle has been appointed coach of Benin, replacing compatriot Manuel Amoros.

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18 Mar 2014
Coaches World Cup 2014
NATIONAL TEAM - BENIN - COACH - Algerian Djamel Belmadi appointed Qatar coach

Algerian Djamel Belmadi has been installed as the new coach of Qatar's national team, the country's football association has revealed.  
 

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17 Mar 2014
Friendly Stars in Europe World Cup 2014 World Cup 2014 warm up
NATIONAL TEAM - Nigeria - Lukman Haruna hopeful over World Cup prospects

Dynamo Kiev midfielder Lukman Haruna hopes he can still make Nigeria's World Cup squad. The 23-year old has not played for the Super Eagles since the last World Cup in South Africa.

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16 Mar 2014
2027 Africa Cup Qualifiers

2027 Africa Cup qualifiers - starts with fireworks

The Details
48 teams are chasing their spot at AFCON 2027, hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, and this week's opening qualifying window delivers a stacked slate across the continent. There are World Cup stars, injury blows, and a manager's homecoming.

01. Côte d'Ivoire vs Ghana 
Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026
Time: 19:00 GMT
Venue: Stade de la Paix, Bouaké

The headline fixture of the entire opening round. Real Madrid's Yan Diomandé leads a Hervé Renard side fresh off a World Cup 2026 round-of-32 run. Ghana arrive severely weakened. Carlos Queiroz is without Mohammed Kudus, Antoine Semenyo, Jordan Ayew and Thomas Partey, making this a tall order for the four-time AFCON champions against the reigning continental kings.

02. Nigeria vs Madagascar
Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
Time: 16:00 GMT
Venue: Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo

Eric Chelle's Super Eagles have been hit before kick-off. Victor Osimhen has been ruled out due to a muscle strain sustained at Galatasaray. However, captain Wilfred Ndidi, Ademola Lookman and Alex Iwobi are still set to headline the squad. Meanwhile, Madagascar will hand debuts to goalkeeper Zacharie Boucher and striker Roman Ferber as the Barea chase their first return to the AFCON finals in years.

03. Morocco vs Gabon 
Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
Time: 19:00 GMT
Venue: Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat

04. Egypt vs Angola 
Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
Time: 19:00 GMT
Venue. Cairo International Stadium, Cairo (40,000 fans expected)

05. Algeria vs Zambia 
Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
Time: 19:00 GMT
Venue: Stade Hocine Aït Ahmed, Tizi Ouzou

06. Senegal vs Mozambique 
Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
Time: 19:00 GMT
Venue: Estádio Nacional do Zimpeto, Maputo

07. South Africa vs Guinea 
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Time:16:00 GMT,  
Venue: Orlando Stadium, Soweto

A landmark day for Bafana Bafana
It's Pitso Mosimane's first competitive match since returning for a third spell in charge. 

With Group D's automatic qualifier, Kenya is already through as co-hosts, this clash is effectively a straight fight between South Africa and Guinea for the group's real prize.
 

24 Sep 2026
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