African football name enthusiasts of the future unite. Game Intelligence has been on a scouting mission to the 2011 U-17 World Cup for the next batch of wondernames. One name stays cool under the Mexican sun (even without a sombrero)... Chill Ngakosso (Congo AC ... Continue reading →

African XI Team of the season 2010-11 is a post from: Just Football

It has been quite a successful season for African footballers in Europe. Fresh from a first World Cup on the continent last summer in South Africa, several players have returned to their clubs to go on and inspire them to victory and silverware.

African XI Team of the season 2010-11 is a post from: Just Football

It has been quite a successful season for African footballers in Europe. Fresh from a first World Cup on the continent last summer in South Africa, several players have returned to their clubs to go on and inspire them to victory and silverware.

In an all-Tanzanian affair the Kagame Inter-Club Cup, a tournament for clubs from east and central Africa, has been won by Young Africans Football Club following a narrow 1-0 victory over arch-rivals Simba Sports Club.

The game was always going to be a close affair with Tanzania's two most decorated club sides facing each other in the final.

Cotonsport are champions of Cameroon again

Two of Africa's top football championships have been decided in the past few days with Cotonsport maintaining their stranglehold of the Cameroonian domestic game whilst Al Ahly did likewise in Egypt.

Cotonsport, from the north Cameroonian city of Garoua, sealed their tenth league title in fifteen seasons with a 2-1 win against fourth place Unisport Bafang.

When you read Samuel Eto story, you realize the big difference between the modern history of Real Madrid and clubs like Barcelona, Ajax or Manchester United. Eto joined Real Madrid when he was 16 years old at team B, which was relegated to third tier. He spent 3 to 4 years on and off the club, without being able to spot his talent.

Despite the lack of winners and losers in the opening round of matches in the CAF Champions League group stages this weekend there was still plenty to shout about. The CAF Confederation Cup, Africa's second-tier competition, almost followed suit with two of this weekend's four matches ending in a stalemate.

Film Review by Eric Beard

Creating an appropriate balance between educating a viewer and watchability is one of the most difficult tasks for anyone putting together a documentary, but the means in which the tragic stories portrayed in Soka Afrika were managed kept true to an equilibrium of fine filmmaking.

Algeria won the Military World Cup at Rio De Janeiro after beating Egypt 1-0 in the final with a goal that brought to all of the Algerians sweet memories of 1982 World Cup. The goal was almost a replica for the most famous goal in Algerian history (against Germany).
The sad part that after the game, Egyptian star "Ahmad Eid" ignited the spark with a very dirty kick against Algerian player and the battle started again.

A wonderful video clip about England - Ghana 1-1 friendly at Wembly by FA TV. Very nice video makes you live the game as a player, not as a fan.

African football's two main club competitions have reached the halfway stage in the group phase. Two teams continue to dominate in Group A of the CAF Champions League whilst Group B is a more competitive affair. In the CAF Confederation Cup things remain tight in both groups and there is no team who has yet laid down a marker for the rest of the tournament.

African football's two main club competitions have reached the halfway stage in the group phase. Two teams continue to dominate in Group A of the CAF Champions League whilst Group B is a more competitive affair. In the CAF Confederation Cup things remain tight in both groups and there is no team who has yet laid down a marker for the rest of the tournament.

The African Champions League saw the first legs of the semi-final stage this weekend with narrow wins for Moroccans Wydad Casablanca and Tunisians Espérance.

Wydad Casablanca, African champions back in 1992, were fearful of wasting home advantage as their game against Nigerian champions Enyimba FC looked to be heading to a goalless stalemate.

African Cup of Nations 2012: New Ghana Home Kit is a post from: Just Football

On Monday, at a lavish launch party at the Design Museum in London, PUMA unveiled the 2012 football kits for their 10 partnered African National football teams. Of course Just Football was there doing its bit to represent African football and we were lucky enough to mingle, sit down and chat with some of the top players on the continent.

African Cup of Nations 2012: New Ghana Home Kit is a post from: Just Football

On Monday, at a lavish launch party at the Design Museum in London, PUMA unveiled the 2012 football kits for their 10 partnered African National football teams. Of course Just Football was there doing its bit to represent African football and we were lucky enough to mingle, sit down and chat with some of the top players on the continent.

African Cup of Nations 2012: New Cote d'Ivoire Home Kit is a post from: Just Football

More from PUMA's African football 2012 kit launch now on Just Football, with a look at the new Côte d'Ivoire home kit. Undoubtedly one of the favourites for the African Cup of Nations 2012 in a few months time considering the absence of other big names such as Nigeria, Cameroon and Egypt, Côte d'Ivoire will be hoping this will be the kit that sees the Elephants finally cement their as yet unsecured position as one of Africa's best international sides of the last decade.

African Cup of Nations 2012: New Cote d'Ivoire Home Kit is a post from: Just Football

More from PUMA's African football 2012 kit launch now on Just Football, with a look at the new Côte d'Ivoire home kit. Undoubtedly one of the favourites for the African Cup of Nations 2012 in a few months time considering the absence of other big names such as Nigeria, Cameroon and Egypt, Côte d'Ivoire will be hoping this will be the kit that sees the Elephants finally cement their as yet unsecured position as one of Africa's best international sides of the last decade.

In the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup final, Africa's equivalent of the Europa League or Copa Sudamericana, Tunisians Club Africain secured a slender 1-0 advantage over MAS Fes going into the second leg which takes place in Morocco in a fortnight's time.

Alexis Mendemo scored the only goal of the game as early as the 8th minute to keep hopes of a Tunisian double in African competition alive following Esperance Tunis' triumph in the CAF Champions League last weekend.

Will Uganda repeat their 2009 CECAFA Cup heroics this year?

Record champions Uganda are through to the final of the CECAFA Cup, a competition for countries from Central and East Africa, following an extra-time victory over outgoing champions and tournament hosts Tanzania today. Uganda will face Rwanda in the final after the latter triumphed over Sudan in the other semi-final also played today.

Uganda have won the CECAFA Cup for the twelfth time as they needed the drama of a penalty shoot-out to overcome the challenge of Rwanda in today's final.

Uganda became the cream of east and central African football again following a game in which all of the goal scoring action took place in the second half of normal time.

Uganda have won the CECAFA Cup for the twelfth time as they needed the drama of a penalty shoot-out to overcome the challenge of Rwanda in today's final.

Uganda became the cream of east and central African football again following a game in which all of the goal scoring action took place in the second half of normal time.

Kashiwa Reysol and Al Sadd have booked their semi-final places in the FIFA Club World Cup following hard fought victories over Monterrey CF and Esperance Tunis respectively.

Kashiwa, representing the host nation Japan as the 2011 J-League champions, needed a penalty shoot-out to get past North and Central American champions Monterrey after the two teams had played out a 1-1 draw.

Kashiwa Reysol's FIFA Club World Cup dream ended today at the hands of South American champions Santos FC. Neymar was amongst the goals for the Brazilians as they claimed a 3-1 win against the J-League champions whilst earlier in the day North and Central American champions Monterrey CF won the 5th/6th place play-off, getting the better of African champions Espérance Tunis by the odd goal in five.

Morocco will become the first African country to host the FIFA World Club Cup finals in 2013 and 2014 after a successful tournament in Japan this year. The tournament will however remain in Japan in 2012 before moving to the North African nation in 2013.

The world governing football body revealed that Morocco won the rights to host the tournament after the withdrawal of bidders South Africa, Iran and the United Arab Emirates.

The Arab Football Spring - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

The performances of the North African national football sides in 2011 have reflected the political actions of the Arab Spring.

The failure of Egypt, the champions of the past three tournaments, to qualify for the 2012 African Cup of Nations (ACN), alongside the absence of regional heavyweights Cameroon and Nigeria, has thrown the tournament wide open.

The country of Rwanda hosts the CAF African Under-17 Championship from today as eight countries fight it out not only for the continental title but also for one of the four available places in the FIFA Under-17 World Championship which takes place in Mexico this summer.

The African U-17 Championship has existed in its current form since 1995 and takes place every two years.

Uche Okafor (right) coaches at ESPN Caribbean/Flow Montego Bay Football clinics. Photo credit: Anthony Harris

Former Sporting Kansas City and Nigeria World Cup defender Uche Okafor died Thursday at his Dallas-area home.

Okafor, 43, was African football pundit for ESPN Soccernet Press Pass, the daily soccer analysis show.

PORT-HARCOURT, Nigeria Barely two weeks after they were rewarded with cars and cash gifts for winning the West African Football Union (WAFU) Cup by the Rivers State government, the domestic league and indeed the families of Sharks FC of Port-Harcourt players and officials would have been thrown into mourning after the Port-Harcourt side's team [.

The semi-final line-up in the CAF Under-17 Championship in Rwanda has been decided. The four semi-finalists already have the pleasure of having qualified for the FIFA Under-17 World Cup so they will all take to the field this week in the hope of becoming continental champions.

Hosts Rwanda are amongst the final four after finishing second in Group A just behind Burkina Faso on goal difference.

Today, both teams that I have supported in the Asian Cup Quarter Final lost, yet, I was very happy. For the first time, I watch so much competitive and excellent Asian Cup. In the past, we used to watch only few good games in the Asian Cup. Today, seems will enjoy many games.
Japan beat Qatar after a wonderful game with five beautiful goals.

When you think of African football, a few nations come to mind first. Nigeria, Senegal, Ivory Coast, South Africa, Togo, etc. One that would come much later down that list for most of us is Burkina Faso. The senior side has never reached a World Cup, and aside from a 4th place finish in 1998, have never gotten past the first round of the African Cup of Nations.

Talking about a Revolution Football's role in Egypt protests is a post from: Just Football

As protests in Egypt continue and the uprising in North Africa spreads, football is playing a key role in the Arab world's revolution. Making his debut for Just Football, James M.

There are very few moments so transcendental in a lifetime. Today is one of them as Hosni Mubarak stepped down as president of Egypt after 30 years of despotic rule. Bowing to an unprecedented show of people power. It is a revolution that promises the rise of a truly representative democracy and carries the potential of a more balanced vision of Middle East peace.

Very pleased to talk with Gary Al-Smith this episode a West African football analyst and regular contributor to ESPN soccernet. Kevin asks Gary on African player development and their influence in the world of football plus the situation of academies in West Africa. While Adam puts Gary on the hot seat with questions from the listening audience.

Thulani Serero scored both goals for Ajax Cape Town this weekend

South African football's biggest clubs and arch-rivals Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs lead the way in the ABSA Premiership with Ajax Cape Town close by hoping for them both to slip up in what could be one of the country's most exciting title races for years.

In what is now Burkina Faso, football in the city of Bobo Dioulasso was sparked to life by the arrival of large French firms during the 1930s. With the city being the region's administrative and military centre, there were plenty ... Continue reading →

Manchester United qualified to the CL QF with two wonderful goals, that might not take a lot of attention as a superior goal, no stunning shot, amazing solo, or unforgettable bicycle kick. Yet, as said: the most difficult part of the game, is when you do the most difficult moves and let them appear as simple as "drinking water".

Samuel Eto showed yesterday why he was the only African player to be awarded as the African Player of The Year four times, why he won Champion League 3 times (06,09,10) and why Roger Milla started media war against him out of jealousy.
Samuel Eto inspired his team for a historical victory over Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena when everyone thought that Bayern is crushing the Inter.

It's that time of the week again; sit up straight, rub your eyes in disbelief and gasp in wonder at the latest mind-boggling name to come out of African football... This week: Loveth Akombo - Nigeria (Lobi Stars) Not much is known about ... Continue reading →

The Interview: Just Football meets Marcel Desailly is a post from: Just Football

Ahead of an historic meeting between England and Ghana, World Cup and back-to-back Champions League winner Marcel Desailly speaks to Just Football about the state of African football, important lessons learned from his application for the Ghana job, the indiscipline of youth, why the few African players playing at Europe's highest level is not enough for him and much more.