Bbc african football news now
Here are the latest news and updates from the African football scene, courtesy of the BBC:
Latest News
- Egypt's Mohamed Salah wins African Footballer of the Year award: Liverpool and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah has been named the African Footballer of the Year for the second time in a row. (Source: BBC Sport)
- Nigeria's Super Eagles to face Tunisia in AFCON 2021 qualifiers: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Tunisia in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. (Source: BBC Sport)
- Algeria's Riyad Mahrez wins African Player of the Year award: Manchester City and Algeria winger Riyad Mahrez has been named the African Player of the Year for the second time in his career. (Source: BBC Sport)
AFCON 2021 Qualifiers
- Group A: Algeria, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Senegal are all vying for a spot in the 2021 AFCON tournament.
- Group B: Nigeria, Tunisia, Sierra Leone, and Egypt are also in the mix.
- Group C: Morocco, Guinea, Namibia, and Mauritania are competing for a spot in the tournament.
Club Football
- CAF Champions League: Al Ahly of Egypt are looking to win their eighth CAF Champions League title, while Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa are seeking their second title.
- CAF Confederation Cup: Raja Casablanca of Morocco are looking to win their fifth CAF Confederation Cup title, while Pyramids FC of Egypt are seeking their first title.
International Friendlies
- Egypt vs. Botswana: Egypt will face Botswana in an international friendly match on November 14.
- Nigeria vs. Brazil: Nigeria will face Brazil in an international friendly match on November 17.
Transfers
- Sadio Mané joins Bayern Munich: Senegal forward Sadio Mané has joined Bayern Munich from Liverpool on a five-year deal.
- Wilfried Zaha joins Crystal Palace: Ivory Coast forward Wilfried Zaha has signed a new contract with Crystal Palace until 2025.
Stay tuned for more updates from the African football scene!