African Football Media

Ghana star says they want another shot

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:39:52 +0100

Highly-rated midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah speaks to AFM about Ghana’s quest to conquer Africa and reach Brazil 2014, as well as Udinese’s emergence as a force in Serie A and performing different roles for club and country.

Matip: Cameroon need to move forward

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:36:43 +0100

Schalke's rising star, Joel Matip, tells AFM that the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon need to look beyond their failure to reach the 2012 Cup of Nations and focus on a return to their former glory.

Liberia's Laffor trying to make history

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:33:59 +0100

Liberia captain Anthony Laffor tells AFM that he has a dream of leading the young Lone Stars to a feat not even national icon George Weah could achieve - qualification for the World Cup.

Mentality is key says Ehtiopia's Teferra

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:31:09 +0100

The most experienced Ethiopian football player at the age of 25, Fikru Teferra tells AFM that the Walya Antelopes are aiming to hit a peak in Brazil 2014 qualifying after beating Somalia in the opening round.

Afful screamer lifts Esperance to glory

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:28:53 +0100

After battling to three draws against each other earlier in the competition, the difference between Esperance and Wydad Casablanca was a top-drawer winner from Ghana’s Harrison Afful as the Tunisians tasted continental glory. AFM was there.

Bester trying to lead by example

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:25:43 +0100

Winger Rudolf Bester, one of the few Namibia players based abroad, speaks to AFM about handling the pressure, being a role model for the younger players and their upcoming Brazil 2014 qualifying tie.

Jean Louis: Seychelles on track

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:23:10 +0100

Ahead of next week's Brazil 2014 qualifier against Kenya, Seychelles coach Ralph Jean Louis tells AFM his side, representing Africa's smallest nation, are playing with confidence and gunning for a place in the African group stage.

Enyimba goal machine Kalu promises more

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:16:58 +0100

Uche Kalu has emerged as the key attacking figure for Nigeria’s Enyimba in their quest for Champions League glory, and the 25-year-old tells AFM the pressure is on to produce in the must-win semi-final second leg this weekend.

Libya revel in qualifying 'miracle'

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:07:12 +0100

Despite enduring incredible hardships in qualifying, Libya pulled together to qualify for just their third Cup of Nations over the weekend, a result that the team tells AFM is for “all Libyans.”

Shocks rain on favourites

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:05:20 +0100

Nigeria and South Africa will join Egypt and Cameroon on the outside of the Cup of Nations as they both stumbled at home, while the likes of Niger and Libya confirmed unlikely spots in the finals. AFM rounds up the drama.

All to play for in final round

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:02:18 +0100

Qualifying for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations concludes this weekend with big guns Nigeria and South Africa needing to make up ground to reach the finals, and a host of outsiders aiming to make a bit of history.

We don't fear Ghana says Sudan coach

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 21:59:34 +0100

Sudan coach Mohamed Abdallah tells AFM that his team are confident after a run of good results and prepared to upstage rivals Ghana in qualifying for the 2012 Cup of Nations.

Last four set after dramatic weekend

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 21:57:37 +0100

Six-time champions Al Ahly were eliminated after a nerve-shattering home draw with Esperance, while Al Hilal and Wydad Casablanca edged into the Champions League semi-finals despite failing to win.

Phiri: Malawi can make history

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 21:55:10 +0100

Malawi coach Kinnah Phiri tells AFM that his side’s all-important Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Chad will be "tricky", but The Flames are confident they can claim victory and reach consecutive continental finals for the first time.

Young stars to watch in Africa

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 21:52:10 +0100

AFM looks at 11 of the players who have grabbed the spotlight during qualifying for Gabon/Equatorial Guinea 2012 and are being tipped to do the same during preliminaries for Brazil 2014.