The Léopards, DR Congo’s national football team, endured a painful campaign at the 1974 FIFA World Cup in West Germany. Their Yugoslav coach, Blagoje Vidinić, had earned praise for leading the squad to victory at the 1974 Africa Cup of Nations. ALSO READ: What to know about FIFA’s 2026 World Cup music project However, he…
Abuja — The Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) is seeking partnership with the Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy to co-host the Royal and Ancient sanctioned 2026 All-Africa Challenge Trophy in Abuja. LGAN President and Chairperson of the AACT 2026 Local Organising Committee, Dr. Lami Ahmed, made the proposal at a courtesy…
Freshly crowned African champions Mamelodi Sundowns showed off their TotalEnergies CAF Champions League trophy to thousands of adoring fans in a day-long trophy parade in the nation’s capital of Pretoria. The open-bus parade took place on Tuesday, kicking off at Sundowns traditional home Mamelodi before travelling to various Pretoria townships and the city centre where…
Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has pledged full support for the successful hosting of the All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) in Abuja, assuring stakeholders of the Federal Government’s commitment to a smooth and secure tournament. The minister gave the assurance during a courtesy visit by Lami Ahmed, President of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria,…
Jabiru Tsauri, National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer of AUDA-NEPAD Nigeria, has pledged strong institutional support for the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy, positioning the event as a catalyst for Nigeria’s sports diplomacy and economic advancement. Tsauri made the commitment while receiving Lami Ahmed, President of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria, and her delegation…
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has pledged its full support for Nigeria’s hosting of the All Africa Challenge Trophy in November 2026. The prestigious golf tournament will be held at the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja. This endorsement aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision to boost the nation’s sports economy. Mallam…
The Africa Cup of Nations is more than a tournament, it is a quest for legacy, a stage where legends are forged in gold. Yet for some of the continent’s most iconic footballers, that ultimate honour remained just beyond their grasp. These players conquered Europe, collected personal accolades, and inspired generations, but the AFCON trophy…
Under the floodlights of the stadium, the air was electric. The crowd sang, flags waved, and on the pitch, Tanzania’s “Taifa Stars” delivered yet another statement victory at the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) PAMOJA 2024. For head coach Hamad Suleiman, it was a night of pride. For Madagascar’s Romuald Rakotondrabe, it was a night…
The official trophy tour for the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) PAMOJA 2024 began on Friday, August 1, in Tanzania, one of three host nations for this year’s continental tournament, alongside Kenya and Uganda. The CAF TotalEnergies CHAN, PAMOJA 2024 will officially kick off on Saturday, 2 August, with the opening match between hosts…
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has unveiled the new trophy for the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN), PAMOJA 2024, in a reveal that featured three of the continent’s most celebrated football icons – Victor Wanyama (Kenya), Denis Onyango (Uganda) and Mrisho Ngasa (Tanzania). The announcement comes ahead of the tournament’s much-anticipated kick-off, with…
