Afrik foot news
You're looking for the latest news on African football! Here are some recent updates:
International Friendlies
- Nigeria's Super Eagles defeated Egypt 1-0 in a friendly match on Tuesday, with Samuel Chukwueze scoring the winning goal.
- Senegal's Lions of Teranga drew 1-1 with Mali in a friendly match on Tuesday, with Sadio Mané scoring for Senegal.
AFCON Qualifiers
- The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers are underway, with several matches taking place over the past week. Here are some highlights:
- Cameroon defeated Cape Verde 1-0 to take the lead in Group F.
- Ghana drew 1-1 with Central African Republic in Group C.
- Morocco defeated Guinea 4-1 in Group I.
Club Football
- In the CAF Champions League, Al Ahly of Egypt defeated Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa 2-1 in the first leg of their quarterfinal tie.
- In the CAF Confederation Cup, Raja Casablanca of Morocco defeated Pyramids FC of Egypt 2-1 in the first leg of their quarterfinal tie.
Transfers
- Nigerian midfielder Alex Iwobi has joined Everton FC of England on a permanent transfer from Arsenal FC.
- Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey has joined Arsenal FC from Atlético Madrid for a reported fee of £45 million.
Injuries
- Senegalese forward Sadio Mané has been ruled out of the upcoming international break due to a hamstring injury.
- Nigerian defender William Troost-Ekong has been sidelined with a knee injury.
Coaching Changes
- Egyptian coach Hossam El-Badry has been sacked by the Egyptian Football Association, with former player and coach Shawky Gharieb taking over as interim coach.
- South African coach Molefi Ntseki has been sacked by the South African Football Association, with former player and coach Stuart Baxter taking over as interim coach.
These are just a few of the latest news updates from the world of African football. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis!