African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Arsenal FC booked their place in the UEFA Champions League final for the first time in 20 years after a hard-fought 2-1 aggregate victory over Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night at the Emirates Stadium. [spacer height=”20px”] A decisive goal from Bukayo Saka just before halftime proved enough to send the Gunners through, keeping alive their […]
Manchester United have dismissed head coach Ruben Amorim, bringing his 14-month tenure at Old Trafford to an abrupt end amid growing internal tension and concerns over his management style. [spacer height=”20px”] Prime Africa News understands the decision was taken following a Monday morning meeting involving Amorim, director of football Jason Wilcox, and chief executive Omar […]
Nairobi United FC have reinforced their technical bench as the club gears up for a demanding and defining phase of the season, with a congested January fixture list set to test both squad depth and tactical maturity in the Sportpesa League and on the continental stage. [spacer height=”20px”] The club has appointed Bonface Omondi Musa, […]
AFCON (Prime Africa) – Feisal Salum’s crucial second-half goal for Tanzania canceled out Ismaël Gharbi’s first-half penalty for Tunisia, propelling the Taifa Stars into the last 16 as one of the best third-placed teams across the six groups. [spacer height=”20px”] Angola, who finished third in Group B, were left heartbroken. They had pinned their hopes […]
SPORTS Desk (Prime Africa) – Former Harambee Stars head coach Twahir Muhiddin believes North African heavyweights are best placed to dominate — and possibly lift — the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in Morocco, citing superior infrastructure, strong domestic leagues, and a consistent pipeline of Europe-based players. [spacer height=”20px”] According to Muhiddin, sustained investment […]
World football governing body FIFA has approved a total prize fund of $655 million for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, representing a 50 per cent increase from the previous edition staged in Qatar. The expanded tournament will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, marking the first World Cup to feature 48 teams. […]
MOMBASA, Kenya — Bandari FC has once again taken centre stage in Kenya’s football discourse after Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) Managing Director Captain William Ruto dissolved the club’s entire management board in a dramatic intervention triggered by a disastrous run of results. [spacer height=”20px”] The December 9 decision marks one of the most far-reaching governance […]
BUNGOMA COUNTY, KENYA – In a powerful and unexpected twist to combat persistent challenges like teenage pregnancy and gender-based violence, Bungoma County has turned to the beautiful game: football. Local NGO WEMA Organization, under the leadership of CEO Elizabeth Juma, launched a football-centered empowerment initiative in 2023 with the aim of keeping girls off the […]
The FIFA World Cup qualifying match between Kenya’s Harambee Stars and Gambia’s Scorpions concluded in a thrilling 3-3 draw on March 20, 2025. This encounter showcased several standout performances from both teams. Kenya’s Key Players: Gambia’s Key Players: The match was a testament to both teams’ resilience and attacking capabilities, setting a high standard for […]
Ademola Lookman has been named African Footballer of Year by the Confederation of African Football at their awards ceremony on Monday. The Atalanta forward scored a hat-trick as side won the Europa League final against Bayer Leverkusen in Dublin in May and earlier in the year he helped Nigeria reach the Africa Cup of Nations […]
