Late Wydad goal dents Ahly hopes of CAF Champions League glory
Al Ahly hopes of a record-extending 11th CAF Champions League title hang in the balance after conceding a late goal in a 2-1 final, first-leg win over Wydad Casablanca on Sunday.…
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Orlando Pirates reflect on a successful debut season under coach Jose Riveiro
Pirates won a domestic cup double, and also ended second on the league table to qualify for the CAF Champions League.…
Nine-man Mamelodi Sundowns force draw against African champions Wydad
Sundowns showed no nerves despite having to contend not only with vastly experienced opponents, but also an intimidating 45,000-plus crowd in the Stade Mohammed V.…
MAWANDE MATEZA: Upcoming Soweto Derby has to be a win for Kaizer Chiefs
A loss against Orlando Pirates would spell disaster for Arthur Zwane’s men - and though his job isn't in danger, his predecessors have been axed for less, writes Mawande Mateza.…
Kaizer Chiefs keep CAF Champions League hopes alive
A superb Ashley du Preez goal brought Kaizer Chiefs back into contention for a CAF Champions League place with a 1-0 South African Premiership win at Chippa United on Thursday.…
SuperSport lead Pirates in race for prized African spot
Emerging star Thapelo Maseko scored the first goal and created the second as SuperSport United beat AmaZulu 2-1 on Sunday to regain second place in the South African Premiership.…
South African ‘Mourinho’ targets continental glory with Sundowns
Rhulani Mokwena is a suave 36-year-old South African who grew up dreaming of being a lawyer, but now lays down the law at Mamelodi Sundowns, the dominant football club in the country.…
Ahly meet Raja, Sundowns face Chabab Belouizdad in CAF Champions League quarters
The quarterfinals are set for April 21-22 and April 28-29, the semifinals for May 12-13 and May 19-20, and the dates of the two-leg final in June have not been announced.…
Rivers United, Sundowns steal CAF Champions League show
Sundowns equalled the record margin for an away win in the Champions League by trouncing La Passe of the Seychelles 7-0 in Pretoria.…
The plot thickens as Champions League final nears
Fans are hoping that yet another contentious decision by the Confederation of African Football does not mar what should be a memorable event, with much at stake for the coaches, too.…