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Mvurya sets June 25 deadline for CHAN, AFCON stadiums handover

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Mvurya sets June 25 deadline for CHAN, AFCON stadiums handover

Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has announced that stadiums and training facilities earmarked for the African Nations Championship (CHAN) and the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be handed over by contractors by June 25, 2025. Speaking during an inspection tour on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Mvurya affirmed Kenya’s readiness to host both continental […]Read Article

Flying Eagles: Zubairu promises more quality additions ahead World Cup

Flying Eagles: Zubairu promises more quality additions ahead World Cup

Coverage: 2 sources

Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu has promised to strengthen his squad with new players ahead of the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Zubairu’s side will face Colombia, Saudi Arabia and Norway in Group F at the competition. Nigeria came third at the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in May. The Flying Eagles struggled in front of goal at the competition. The gaffer said he will beefed up his squad ahead of the World Cup. “We’ll be inviting more play…See the Story

TECNO Continues the Partnership to Become Official Global Partner of AFCON 2025 and 2027, Fueling the Dream of Africans Through Football

TECNO Continues the Partnership to Become Official Global Partner of AFCON 2025 and 2027, Fueling the Dream of Africans Through Football

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A look at the 5 Black Stars newbies

Ghanaian Journalist based in the United Kingdom, Rahman Osman, has profiled the new players who made the Black Stars squad for the 2025 Unity Cup. He provides an understanding of what Ghanaians are to expect from these new players if they make the starting lineup especially against Nigeria. Here is his profile of the five new players: A look at the 5 Black Stars newbies. •Joseph Anang •Aaron Essel •Caleb Yirenchi •Abdul Aziz Issah •Mohammed Gada…Africa Cup of Nations · Ghana See the Story

Amajita star Siviwe Nkwali aims to break into Stellenbosch FC first team

Following an impressive display at the U20 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Egypt, Amajita defender Siviwe Nkwali is already setting hisAfrica Cup of Nations · Stellenbosch Read Article

2025 U-20 AFCON: Bameyi Included in Team of Tournament

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Flying Eagles captain Daniel Bameyi has been included in the Team of the Tournament for the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. Bameyi featured in all of Flying Eagles’ six games in Egypt with one goal to his name. The 19-year-old was also named in the Team of the Group stage. Champions South Africa and runners-up Morocco dominated the list with four players each. Sierra Leone’s Momoh Kamara, who finished as the tournament’s top scorer with four go…Africa Cup of Nations · Nigeria See the Story

Amajita Crowned African Kings for the First Time After Beating Morocco in Under-20 Afcon Final

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Morocco U-20 coach Mohamed Ouahbi says he is struggling to come to terms with his side's 1-0 defeat to South Africa in the final of the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2025, insisting the Atlas Cubs were the dominant side and deserved more.Soccer · South Africa See the Story

Egypt/Nigeria: Flying Eagles Beat Egypt in Shootouts to Win Fifth Bronze

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The Flying Eagles yesterday won a fifth third-place at the U20 AFCON, when they beat hosts Egypt 4-1 on penalties after scores stood at 1-1 at full time.Soccer · Nigeria See the Story

Confederation of African Football and European Commission Sign Partnership Agreement

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The European Union will sponsor several upcoming football tournaments on the African continent, including this year's Africa Cup of Nations.Keir Starmer See the Story

Ashley Makhanya reflects on SA’s 1997 Afcon U20 final as Amajita gear up for Morocco title decider

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The South African Under-20 team will rekindle its rivalry with Morocco when they clash for the CAF Under-20 Afcon gold medal at the Cairo International Stadium tonight at 9pm. Twenty-eight years ago in 1997, Morocco defeated the South Africans who had the likes of Benni McCarthy, Matthew Booth, Stanton Fredericks, Steve Lekoelea and David Kannemeyer, to mention but a few. So, Amajita, which boast youngsters such as Mfundo “Obrigado” Vilakazi, T…Soccer · South Africa See the Story

Kenya: Akhulia Believes Rising Starlets Should Have Done Better At U20 Afcon

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Nairobi -- Kenya's Under-20 national team coach Anthony Akhulia feels the team was capable of doing better after their group stage elimination from the U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cairo, Egypt.Africa · Nairobi Read Article

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