#AFCON2019: CAF disqualifies Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone have been disqualified from the 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifying competition, the Confederation of African Football said on Monday. Football’s world governing body FIFA had suspended the Sierra Leone Football Association in October due to “government interference”. CAF’s decision means Kenya and Ghana are assured of first and second place in Sierra

Super Falcons Edge Out Bayana Of South Africa to win 9th title

Banyana Banyana’s dream of winning their first continental title faded into thin air as Thomas Dennerby’s side again won via a penalty shootout. Tochukwu Oluehi was the heroine as Nigeriaclaimed the African Women Cup of Nations for a record ninth time after defeating South Africa4-3 on penalties following a tightly contested 120-minute draw in Accra, Ghana. The Super Falcons goalkeeper was impressive

Cameroon stripped of hosting 2019 Africa Cup of Nations

Cameroon have been stripped of hosting next year’s Africa Cup of Nations, says the Confederation of African Football. African football’s governing body (Caf) says it is because of delays in the progress of Cameroon’s preparation for the tournament, due to start in June. Officials made the decision at a meeting on Friday in Accra, Ghana,