Category: International Football

Big Payday: CAF Announces Massive $2 Million Boost for Champions League and Confederation Cup Winners

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The landscape of African club football is undergoing a financial transformation. In a groundbreaking announcement, Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) President, Dr. Patrice Motsepe, revealed a dramatic increase in prize money for the continent’s most prestigious club competitions, starting from the 2025/26 season. Both the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup […]

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Mamelodi Sundowns and RB Leipzig Confirm Landmark “RE KAOFELA” Friendly in Pretoria

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PRETORIA, South Africa — A wave of excitement has swept through the South African football community following the official confirmation of an iconic international friendly between Mamelodi Sundowns and German Bundesliga giants RB Leipzig. This highly anticipated match will take place on Friday, 29 May 2026, at the renowned Lucas Moripe Stadium, marking a monumental […]

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Mbokazi’s Defensive Masterclass Powers Chicago Fire to Back-to-Back Clean Sheets

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CHICAGO — The transformation of the Chicago Fire’s defensive unit reached a monumental milestone on Saturday night as the club battled to a gritty 0–0 draw against the Columbus Crew. Central to this newfound defensive resilience is rising South African star Mbekezeli Mbokazi, whose commanding presence has anchored a backline that has now gone 180 […]

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A New Era Begins: Mohamed Ouahbi Takes Charge of Morocco’s Atlas Lions

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RABAT – As Morocco ushers in a new era following Walid Regragui’s departure, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has turned to a familiar face to steer the national team toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Mohamed Ouahbi, the 49-year-old tactician who recently made history by securing Morocco’s first-ever global football trophy, has been officially […]

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End of an Era: Walid Regragui Steps Down as Atlas Lions’ Commander-in-Chief

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RABAT – In a move that has sent shockwaves through the global football community, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) officially confirmed on March 5, 2026, that Walid Regragui has stepped down from his position as the head coach of the Moroccan national team. The announcement, which comes just 100 days before the 2026 FIFA […]

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Arsenal Pull Away as Manchester City Stumble in Dramatic Title Race Twist

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The Premier League title race took a seismic turn on Wednesday night, leaving fans across South Africa and around the globe buzzing. In a mid-week round of fixtures brimming with drama, the pendulum has swung firmly in favor of North London, while the defending champions in Manchester were left rueing missed opportunities. Saka Celebrates Milestone […]

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End of the Unbeaten Run: Michael Carrick Faces First Defeat as Manchester United Manager

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ST JAMES’ PARK — Michael Carrick’s remarkable start as Manchester United’s permanent manager came to a dramatic halt on Wednesday night. In a tense Premier League clash at St James’ Park, a resilient ten-man Newcastle United secured a 2-1 victory, handing Carrick his first defeat since taking charge earlier this year. The loss ends an […]

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Sead Ramović’s CR Belouizdad Ends Rhulani Mokwena’s Cup Dreams in Algerian Thriller

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ALGIERS, ALGERIA – In a clash of football philosophies, tactical maneuvering, and deep-seated rivalry, Sead Ramović’s CR Belouizdad (CRB) has advanced to the semi-finals of the Algerian Cup, eliminating Rhulani Mokwena’s MC Alger (MCA) in a spectacular, five-goal extra-time epic. The Nelson Mandela Stadium was a cauldron of noise as two of Algeria’s giants collided […]

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Amir Abdou Appointed as New Head Coach of Burkina Faso National Football Team

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OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso — March 3, 2026 – The Burkina Faso Football Federation (FBF) has officially appointed Amir Abdou as the new head coach of the national team, the Stallions. The announcement comes after a rigorous month-long selection process, which saw over 80 candidates considered for the prestigious role. Abdou arrived in the Burkinabe capital, […]

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Zambia’s Copper Queens Secure Bronze in COSAFA Thriller Against Zimbabwe

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POLOKWANE, South Africa – The Zambia Women’s National Team, the Copper Queens, ended their 2025 Hollywoodbets COSAFA Women’s Championship campaign on a high note, clinching the bronze medal with a convincing 3–1 victory over rivals Zimbabwe on Sunday afternoon. Following a heartbreaking semi-final exit at the hands of Namibia, the defending champions entered the third-place […]

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