African football: national teams, clubs and diasporas

3 things to know about Amin Chiakha, Algeria's new recruit

Days after getting the green light from FIFA, Amin Chiakha has been called up by Vladimir Pektovic, the Fennecs coach.

Algérie

The new faces of African football

Serhou Guirassy and Africa's new stars. Several African players embody a fresh wave in African football.

Egypte, Guinée Conakry, Maroc, Nigeria, Sénégal

Football: tensions at the Lesotho federation

Ahead of the electoral commission vote, the Lesotho Football Association is divided, with its president under pressure

CAF Awards 2024: could Hakimi pull a Rodri?

Achraf Hakimi could pip everyone to the post. The Moroccan looks "destined" to be named African Player of the Year

Maroc

Abedi Pelé, 3 defining moments of a legendary career

To mark his 60th birthday on Tuesday 5 November, Sport News Africa looks back at three defining moments of Abedi Pelé's career

Ghana

The reasons behind Riyad Mahrez's loss of form

Since leaving Manchester City for Saudi Arabia, Riyad Mahrez is no longer the same player. His level has dropped.

Algérie

'No money, no league': threat hangs over Cameroon football season

With the league hoped to kick off in December 2024 after a record seven-month break, clubs are threatening to boycott the competition.

Cameroun

Man United: a last chance for Amad Diallo under Amorim?

Still not a guaranteed starter at Manchester United, Amad Diallo could be about to step up a level with the arrival of the new manager

African players in the Big 5 leagues: first-quarter risers and fallers

Since mid-August, Europe's 5 major leagues have been back in action for the 2024-2025 season. A look at how the African players have fared.

Tous les pays africains

2024 Women's Champions League: tournament schedule

The Confederation of African Football has officially unveiled the final schedule for the 2024 Women's Champions League

Tous les pays africains

Central African Republic: Stade Barthélémy Bogonda close to CAF approval?

Stade Barthélémy Bogonda could soon be approved by CAF, allowing the Central African Republic to play at home again

Centrafrique

Ballon d'Or 2024: one controversy too many

Is the 2024 Ballon d'Or a sign of an award in freefall? Isn't it time to rethink how it works?