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Chijioke Alakwe: CafCL action my motive for joining Kano Pillars
Former FC Ifeanyi Ubah captain Chijioke Alakwe has said he was attracted by the opportunity of playing in the CAF Champions League before joining Kano Pillars.
Enugu Rangers get favourable CAF Cup pairing
Remarkable 2018/2019 CAF Confederation Cup qualifiers Enugu Rangers of Nigeria were paired with Defence Force of Ethiopia in the preliminary round and will be favourites for the two-legged tie.
Enyimba knocked out of CAF Confederation Cup
Enyimba have been eliminated from this year’s CAF Confederations Cup.
Enyimba face huge challenge against watertight Raja Casablanca
Enyimba of Nigeria must succeed where five other clubs have failed if they hope to shock hosts Raja Casablanca of Morocco on Wednesday and reach the CAF Confederation Cup final.
Enyimba rusty, goal shy ahead of CAF Cup showdown
A lack of match sharpness could hamper Enyimba of Nigeria when they tackle Rayon Sports of Rwanda in Kigali this weekend in a CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final first leg.
Mixed luck for Enyimba in CAF Cup draw
Enyimba of Nigeria had mixed luck when the draw for the CAF Confederation Cup knockout rounds was made in Cairo on Monday.
Enyimba hope for happy homecoming in CAF Cup
Enyimba of Nigeria hope to defeat CARA of Congo Brazzaville and secure a CAF Confederation Cup quarter-finals place when they return to their home ground on Wednesday.
Egypt great Hossam Hassan throws his hat into the ring for Pharaohs job
Former Egypt forward Hossam Hassan believes he could be the man to replace Hector Cuper as Pharaohs boss should the federation opt for a change of coach after their underwhelming World Cup display.
Three African champions in CAF Cup group
Former African champions ASEC of the Ivory Coast, Raja Casablanca of Morocco and V Club of the Democratic Republic of Congo were drawn in the same CAF Confederation Cup group Saturday.
Enyimba goalie Fatau Dauda relieved to reach CAF Confederation Cup group stage
Enyimba goalkeeper Fatau Dauda is relieved to see the side make it to the group stages of the CAF Confederation Cup following a nervy encounter against South Africa’s Bidvest Wits at the UJ Esuene Stadium, Calabar, on Wednesday.
Ladan Bosso hopes to return FC Ifeanyiubah to Africa
FC Ifeanyiubah coach Ladan Bosso has restated his resolve to lead the club back to the African continent.
CAF Confederation Cup play-offs draw seeding
CAF Champions League last-32 losers (pots A/C) will host first legs on April 6-8 against Confederation Cup last-32 winners (pots B/D) with return matches on April 17-18
Junior Ajayi wins Egyptian Premier League title with Al Ahly
Newly-invited Super Eagles forward Junior Ajayi on Monday night won his second Egyptian Premier League title with Al Ahly.
HRW denounces attacks on Sufi shrines in Libya
Human Rights Watch on Thursday denounced a series of attacks against shrines of the mystical Sufi branch of Sunni Islam in Libya by "extremist" militias.
CAF lists 3 Nigerians among African players awards nominees
Three Nigerian players are now in line for consideration for continental football awards in January after being listed among nominees by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
William Troost-Ekong, Victor Moses nominated for CAF player of the year award
William Troost-Ekong and Victor Moses have been nominated for the Confederation of African Football (CAF) player of the year award.
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President Buhari inaugurates new cabinet, retains petroleum minister position
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Group accuses northern governor of sponsoring protest against President Buhari
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Ernesto Valverde slams Antoine Griezmann after defeat against Athletic Bilbao
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Ethiopia considers banning prostitutes, beggars in Addis Ababa
Officials in Ethiopia’s capital are weighing bans on sex work and street begging, the latest in a series of measures intended to clean up the country’s image, the mayor’s office said Thursday.
Australian court upholds Catholic cardinal’s sex abuse verdict
An Australian appeals court Wednesday upheld convictions against Cardinal George Pell, the most senior Catholic to be found guilty of sexually abusing children.