Elizabeth Antidius Shumbusho | Africa Guardian At the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards held in Marrakesh on Monday, Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman and Zambia’s Barbra Banda were named the African Men’s and Women’s Players of the Year, respectively. Lookman, 27, succeeded his fellow Nigerian, Victor Osimhen, who claimed the honor last year. Osimhen’s win marked the first time a…
By Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian South African midfielder Bongani Zungu, 32, recently returned home as a free agent following unsuccessful contract talks with Moroccan side Wydad Casablanca under coach Rulani Mokwena. Despite Kaizer Chiefs’ need for midfield support, sources reveal the club has shown little interest in pursuing Zungu. According to FARPost journalist Mthokozisi Dube, “Zungu has been…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian FIFA has released its updated national team rankings, bringing several notable changes within the African top 20. Tunisia made a significant leap, moving up to 5th place in Africa after an impressive performance in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers. This advancement saw Tunisia gaining five places globally, while Nigeria stagnated and dropped to 6th in…
Africa is home to some of the most impressive stadiums in the world, showcasing not only architectural grandeur but also the rich sporting culture across the continent. These massive arenas have played host to iconic football matches, athletic events, and concerts, attracting millions of fans from far and wide. From the bustling cities of South Africa to Egypt and…
Another new season, and another opportunity for Africa’s most eye-catching players to prove their quality across the world’s biggest leagues. From household names to exciting up-and-comers, here are seven African stars to keep tabs on across ESPN Africa and beyond during 2024-25. Tolu Arokodare (Belgium Pro League) Gift Orban may have departed the Jupiler Pro League — which is…
Soccer’s biggest championship will celebrate its centenary by placing games in South America, Europe and Africa, with most of the games in Spain, Portugal and Morocco. Soccer’s World Cup will be staged in six countries on three continents in its centenary edition in 2030, an unexpected and complex alteration to its traditional format that was approved on Wednesday in…
By Adam Nelson – The premier football league in Spain, famously referred to as La Liga, has consistently drawn exceptional talent from diverse regions across the globe. Over the course of its rich history, La Liga has been fortunate to witness the presence of numerous extraordinary African players who have mesmerized audiences with their awe-inspiring abilities, remarkable speed, and…
Arsenal have taken extra precaution to try and help ensure influential midfielder Thomas Partey avoids injury while on international duty with Ghana. The 29-year-old has been in outstanding form this season and represents an essential cog in Mikel Arteta’s relentless winning machine. Partey’s Arsenal career has been regularly undermined by fitness issues and his absence against both Manchester clubs…
King Mohammed VI of Morocco announced on Tuesday his country’s decision to present a joint bid together with Spain and Portugal to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup. In a message to the Confederation of African Football (CAF), the king said this joint bid would bring together Africa and Europe, the northern and southern Mediterranean, and the African, Arab…
Footballers are some of the biggest celebrities in the world these days and stars from PSG, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Barcelona are some of the most Googled people in 2023. Plenty of the high-profile stars in the game today have attracted a mainstream audience, you only need to look at the most followed people on Instagram to tell you that….
Cape Town mom of two, Natasha Petersen, is waving the South African flag in Qatar at the Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022. For the past six months, she has worked her magic as “Venue Logistics Manager / Site Logistics Coordinator” at Lusail Stadium. Though petite in stature, Petersen, from Grassy Park, has built a huge brand for herself over…