Sports - Africa

Algeria's Mahrez warns Al Ahli players not to take Japanese rivals for granted

Riyad Mahrez says Al Ahli have achieved "something incredible" in reaching back-to-back Asian Champions League finals, but warned his side not to underestimate tournament debutants Machida Zelvia when they meet for the trophy in Jeddah on Saturday.

Former Nigeria int'l Michael Eneramo dies after collapsing during local match

Former Nigeria international striker Michael Eneramo has died after collapsing during a local football match in Kaduna on Friday morning, according to Nigeria Football Federation.

Queiroz aims to raise bar for Ghana ahead of World Cup

Newly-appointed Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz said Thursday that leading the Black Stars at the 2026 World Cup will be "the biggest challenge" of his career.

USM Alger coach expects tough contest with Zamalek in Confederation Cup final

USM Alger coach Lamine N'Diaye said the confrontation against Egypt’s Zamalek in the CAF Confederation Cup final won't be such an easy one for both sides.

USM Alger edges Olympique de Safi to reach Confed Cup final against Zamalek

Algeria’s USM Alger advanced to the CAF Confederation Cup final after a 1-1 draw away to Morocco’s Olympique de Safi on Sunday, progressing on the away goals rule following a goalless first leg.

CAF Confederation Cup results & scorers (Semi-finals, 2nd Leg)

Follow Ahram Online's coverage of the second-leg matches in the 2025/2026 CAF Confederation Cup semi-finals (17–19 April).

Sundowns to face FAR Rabat in CAF Champions League final

South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns will face Morocco’s FAR Rabat in the CAF Champions League final after both sides secured aggregate victories in their semi-finals on Saturday.

CAF Champions League results & scorers (Semi-finals, 2nd Leg)

Follow Ahram Online's coverage of the second-leg matches in the 2025/2026 CAF Champions League semi-finals (18 April).

Germany eye avoiding another early World Cup exit against Ivory Coast, Curacao and Ecuador

Four-time World Cup champion Germany and newcomer Curacao sit at opposite ends of the global soccer spectrum.

Ghana hire veteran Carlos Queiroz as coach just weeks out from World Cup

World Cup-bound Ghana appointed Carlos Queiroz as the new men’s national coach on Monday, less than two months out from the tournament.

Brazil and Morocco headline Group C as Scotland and Haiti return to the World Cup

Five-time champion Brazil faces African powerhouse Morocco in Group C, which also includes Scotland and Haiti — two teams returning to the World Cup after long absences.

Ghanaian Premier League player killed in suspected armed robbery attack

Dominic Frimpong of Ghanaian Premier League club Berekum Chelsea was killed after the team’s bus was attacked by a group of suspected armed robbers, the country’s soccer association said Monday.

CAF Champions League results & scorers (Semi-finals, 1st Leg)

Follow Ahram Online's coverage of the first-leg matches in the 2025/2026 CAF Champions League semi-finals (11–12 April).

CAF Confederation Cup results & scorers (Semi-finals, 1st Leg)

Follow Ahram Online's coverage of the first-leg matches in the 2025/2026 CAF Confederation Cup semi-finals (10–11 April).

Somalia president congratulates World Cup-bound referee Omar Artan

Somalia president Hassan Mohamud congratulated football referee Omar Artan who has made history as the first Somalian to be selected to officiate at the World Cup finals.

Kudus' injury setback a blow to Tottenham and Ghana ahead of World Cup

Ghana international Mohammed Kudus' hopes for a return from a quad injury before the World Cup have taken a hit with Tottenham confirming the forward might need surgery.

CAF president rejects corruption claims by Senegal

The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Thursday rejected accusations of corruption by the Senegalese government after the body's shock decision to strip Senegal of its AFCON title and award it to Morocco.

Angola name former Senegal boss Cisse as new coach

The Angolan football federation said Thursday it had hired Senegalese Africa Cup of Nations winner Aliou Cisse as the new head coach of the national team.

CAF president visits Dakar following AFCON trophy reversal

The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) was in Dakar Wednesday, nearly a month after the body's shock decision to strip Senegal of its AFCON title and award it to Morocco.

African players in Europe: Semenyo scores as City rout Liverpool, penalty disappointment for Salah

Ghana winger Antoine Semenyo scored the third goal as Manchester City hammered Liverpool 4-0 at the weekend in a high-profile FA Cup quarter-final.

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