1. Warm welcome as Taifa Stars return home after gallant Afcon exit

    In recognition of the historic achievement, President Samia Suluhu Hassan arranged a special flight to bring the players and officials back home, a gesture that was warmly appreciated by both the...

  2. Mainland giants dominate NMB Mapinduzi Cup semis

    The winner of the match will advance to the final scheduled for January 13 in Pemba

  3. Samatta, Msuva, Fei Toto and Hussein mark triple Afcon feat

    The quartet consists of Taifa Stars captain Mbwana Samatta, forward Simon Msuva, attacking midfielder Feisal “Fei Toto” Salum and left back Mohamed “Tshabalala” Hussein

  4. Barker faces acid test against Azam FC in Mapinduzi Cup

    The eagerly awaited match is scheduled to kick off at 8:15 p.m., and football fans on the Isles and across the country are bracing for a high-intensity contest

  5. Historic Afcon run earns Stars players presidential reception

    The team is scheduled to arrive at 10am, aboard a special Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner provided courtesy of President Samia Suluhu Hassan

  6. Diallo inspires Ivory Coast to 3-0 win over Burkina Faso

    Winger Amad Diallo scored one goal and created another to continue his excellent form in Morocco as defending champions Ivory Coast eased past Burkina Faso 3-0 in their Africa Cup of Nations...

  7. Dramatic late winner puts Algeria into Cup of Nations last eight

    Algeria substitute Adil Boulbina slammed home a last-gasp winner a minute from the end of extra time as his side overcame the Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 on Tuesday to book a place in the...

  8. Egypt not among AFCON favorites but will keep fighting, says Salah

    Egypt forward Mohamed Salah said his team was not among the favorites to win the Africa Cup of Nations title, but insisted they would give their best to go deeper in the tournament in Morocco.

  9. Lookman, Osimhen shine as Nigeria romp into Cup of Nations quarter-finals

    Ademola Lookman turned in a virtuoso performance as Victor Osimhen struck twice to lead Nigeria to an emphatic 4-0 victory over Mozambique in the Africa Cup of Nations last 16 on Monday.

  10. Gamondi hails Taifa Stars players, criticizes match decisions

    Gamondi said the Taifa Stars exceeded expectations by advancing beyond the group stage and competing strongly against some of the continent’s leading football nations.

  11. Rooney says Rosenior has earned opportunity to lead Chelsea

    Wayne Rooney has backed Liam Rosenior to take charge at Chelsea and said the Englishman has earned the opportunity after proving himself as a manager.

  12. Manchester United sack manager Amorim

    Manchester United have sacked head coach Ruben Amorim, the Premier League club said on Monday, a day after they were held to a draw by relegation-threatened Leeds United.

  13. Simba, Azam FC in crucial Mapinduzi Cup duels as NMB boosts excitement

    Excitement continues to build at the NMB Mapinduzi Cup 2026 as the group stage reaches a decisive phase, with two crucial matches lined up at the New Amaan Complex in Zanzibar that will determine...

  14. Tanzanian Kali Nguma earns NCAA Division I offers in the US

    Tanzania’s American football talent Kali Nguma has received official scholarship offers from two leading universities in the United States

  15. Injury woes ease for Yanga as Mzize, Mudathir start training

    Yanga fans have a reason to celebrate as the club reports that their top striker Clement Mzize is set to return fully to the squad at the end of next month.

  16. From one controversy to the next: troubling pattern in Traore’s officiating

    CAF must confront an uncomfortable reality: the continued assignment of referees with contentious records to decisive fixtures risks eroding confidence in the integrity of its competitions.

  17. Diaz strike sends Morocco through as referee controversy mars Tanzania exit

    Several fouls and marginal decisions also seemed to go against Tanzania, adding to a growing sense of injustice among the East Africans

  18. Can Tanzania kill the Morocco Jinx? Inside a David vs Goliath Afcon showdown

    When Tanzania walks out at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Sunday, January 4, 2026, they will be carrying more than just national pride.

  19. Damaro joins Yanga as Tchakei, Conte, Doumbia talks stall

    According to a reliable source within Yanga’s technical setup, Tchakei has not yet reported to camp as negotiations over the finer details of his contract continue.

  20. Simba SC race against time to secure new goalkeeper

    The intensified search follows worrying news from Morocco confirming that first choice goalkeeper Yakoub Suleiman has been ruled out for three months