Category: International Football

Clash of the Titans: CAF Unveils Semi-Final Fixtures and Kick-Off Times for Champions League and Confederation Cup

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The journey to African club football glory has entered its final stages. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the dates, venues, and kick-off times for the 2025/26 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup semi-finals. This season, the stakes are higher than ever, with a record-breaking $48 million prize pool up […]

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Linda Motlhalo’s Glasgow City Crowned Sky Sports Cup Champions

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GLASGOW, Scotland: South African international Linda Motlhalo added another major honour to her growing legacy as Glasgow City F.C. secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Rangers W.F.C. in the 2026 Sky Sports Cup Final at Fir Park on Sunday. Nicknamed the “Randfontein Maestro,” Motlhalo delivered a composed and influential performance in midfield as Glasgow City […]

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Manchester City Clinch Ninth Carabao Cup Title with O’Reilly’s Stunning Double Against Arsenal

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LONDON – Manchester City reaffirmed their supremacy at Wembley Stadium on Sunday evening, overcoming Premier League leaders Arsenal 2-0 to claim the 2026 Carabao Cup. The victory marked a historic ninth League Cup title for City, bringing them to just one behind Liverpool’s all-time record. The Rise of Nico O’ReillyAll eyes were on 21-year-old Academy […]

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10-Man Mamelodi Sundowns Endure Bamako Bruising but Secure CAF Semifinal Spot

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BAMAKO, MALI – It wasn’t the typical “Shoe Shine and Piano” display South African fans are accustomed to, but Mamelodi Sundowns did enough to endure a relentless onslaught from Stade Malien on Sunday evening. Despite a 2-0 defeat at the Stade du 26 Mars, the Brazilians scraped through to the CAF Champions League semifinals with […]

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Espérance de Tunis Stuns Al Ahly in Cairo to Secure CAF Champions League Semi-Final Spot

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CAIRO, Egypt — In a dramatic continental showdown, Tunisian giants Espérance Sportive de Tunis pulled off a memorable away victory at the Cairo International Stadium, defeating record-holders Al Ahly 3-2 in the second leg of their CAF Champions League quarter-final. This victory, secured with a 4-2 aggregate scoreline, sees the “Blood and Gold” advance to […]

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Historic Night in Cairo: AS FAR Stuns Holders Pyramids FC to Reach First CL Semi-Final in 38 Years

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CAIRO, Egypt — A seismic shift rippled through African football on Saturday night as Morocco’s AS FAR delivered a performance for the ages, toppling defending CAF Champions League holders Pyramids FC 2–1 on their own turf. The result at the 30 June Stadium sealed a thrilling 3–2 aggregate victory for the ‘Military Club,’ sending the […]

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CAF President Motsepe Breaks Silence on Senegal’s AFCON Title Strip: “A Legacy of Distrust”

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RABAT, Morocco – The global football community has been rocked by the decision to strip Senegal of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, and now CAF President Patrice Motsepe has spoken out, addressing the controversy in an official video statement on Wednesday. Motsepe defended the independence of CAF’s judicial bodies while acknowledging the […]

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Rulani Mokwena Unveiled as Al-Ittihad Tripoli’s New Head Coach: A Mission Beyond Football

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TRIPOLI, LIBYA – In a move that has sent waves through the African football landscape, South African tactician Rulani Mokwena has been officially unveiled as the new head coach of Libyan giants Al-Ittihad Tripoli. The 39-year-old, renowned for his success at Mamelodi Sundowns and Wydad AC, has signed a two-year contract with an option for […]

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Rampant Barcelona Crush Newcastle in Seven-Goal Champions League Thriller

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BARCELONA, Spain — In a scintillating display of attacking football, Barcelona torched Newcastle United 7–2 at the Spotify Camp Nou on Wednesday, securing a commanding 8–3 aggregate victory that sent them soaring into the Champions League quarter-finals. The emphatic win dashed Newcastle’s European aspirations in the most unforgiving manner. A Breathless First Half From the […]

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Liverpool Secure Quarter-Final Berth with Dominant 4-0 Victory Over Galatasaray

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LIVERPOOL, UK – Liverpool delivered a European masterclass at Anfield on Wednesday night, overturning a first-leg deficit to crush Galatasaray 4-0 and march into the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. After a narrow 1-0 loss in Istanbul last week, Arne Slot’s men responded with clinical precision, securing a 4-1 aggregate win. The atmosphere at Anfield was […]

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