When the lights shone brightest on Saturday night, Clement Francis Mzize answered the call. The Tanzanian striker didn’t just score — he roared, delivering two goals inside 20 minutes to sink Madagascar and send the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium into scenes of sheer euphoria. By the end of the night, the scoreboard read 2-1 to the…
From the lush hills of Kasese to dazzling under continental lights, Uganda Cranes forward Yunus Junior Sentamu has experienced a football journey shaped by resilience, raw talent, and divine timing. As the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) approaches–this time co-hosted by Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania–the man known as “Manucho” reflects on his unforgettable 2014…
The 2024 women’s Africa Cup of Nations enters the last eight knockout stages on Friday as nine-time champions Nigeria face Zambia in Casablanca and hosts Morocco entertain Mali at the Stade Olympique in Rabat. On Saturday in Berkane, Algeria play Ghana and defending champions South Africa take on Senegal in Oujda. “It’s the knockout stages…
With less than three weeks to go until kick-off, Niger national team coach Doula Harouna is sharpening his squad’s focus ahead of the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN), set to be staged across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania from August 2 to 30. Having guided the Menas Locaux to a historic semi-final finish in the…
As the 2024 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) enters the quarterfinal stage, four teams–DR Congo, Tunisia, Tanzania, and Botswana–exit the competition, but not without leaving a lasting impression through memorable performances and unwavering determination. Botswana’s Comeback Falls Just Short Despite a spirited 2-1 comeback win against Tunisia, Botswana’s journey ended heartbreakingly on July…
