Tag : CAF
Senegal beat Qatar to record first win for Africa in world cup
African Champions, Senegal have defeated World Cup host, Qater 3-1 to record Africa’s first win at the tournament. The Teranga Lions who lost their first...
Plateau United, Remo Stars & Kwara United yet to submit home venue
Three out of the four clubs billed to represent the country in the upcoming 2022/23 CAF Inter-club competitions may have to play their home matches,...
CAF Inter-club: Rivers United, Other Nigerian Clubs get draws
Reigning NPFL Champions, Rivers United. Nigeria’s representatives in the upcoming 2022/2023 CAF Inter-club competitions, have been handed favourable but somewhat tricky opponents, following draws for...
Barcelona to sign Jules Kounde on 5-year deal
Barcelona has agreed to sign France centre-back Jules Kounde from Sevilla on a five year deal with a 1 billion euro (£837 million) buyout clause. Kounde, who has 11 France caps, will join for a reported fee of 50 million euros (£41.85 million). After joining from Bordeaux in 2019, the 23-year old made 133 appearances for Sevilla and won the Europa League in his first season. Barcelona’s fifth summer signing is Kounde, who is also wanted by Chelsea. The defender’s arrival at the Nou Camp comes after the Catalan club signed Poland striker Robert Lewandowski from Bayern Munich for £42.6 million and Brazil winger Raphinha from Leeds for £55 million. Franck Kessie of the Ivory Coast and Andreas Christensen of Denmark joined manager Xavi’s side on free transfers from AC Milan and Chelsea. Kounde will unveiled officially as a Barcelona player...
2022 CAF Champions League final: Al Ahly vs Wydad Casablanca Preview
The final of the 2022 CAF Champions League, to be decided on Monday, will not just be a clash between Al Ally SC of Egypt...
Mbappe, Lewandowski raise concerns over biennial World Cup
Robert Lewandowski (left) and Kylian Mbappe were speaking at the Globe Soccer Awards France striker Kylian Mbappe and Poland forward Robert Lewandowski have voiced concerns...