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Tag: Africa

Was Arsene Wenger right? A deep dive into African infrastructure and its failed talent

Was Arsene Wenger right? A deep dive into African infrastructure and its failed talent

June 25, 2022 by Deolu Akingbade

Deolu Akingbade analyses Arsene Wenger’s viral comments compares them to George Weah’s career path and adds his own opinion.

Africa's international break - the friendlies and 2022 Africa Cup of Nations

Africa’s international break – the friendlies and 2022 Africa Cup of Nations

April 2, 2022 by Deolu Akingbade

Deolu Akingbade takes a look at all the noteworthy African friendlies, sees if his picks for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations were right, and writes about the results of all African friendlies in March.

All eyes on the Comoros national team heading into the Africa Cup of Nations

All eyes on the Comoros national team heading into the Africa Cup of Nations

January 4, 2022 by Deolu Akingbade

Previously one of the world’s worst national teams, Comoros is on the verge of making history and Deolu Akingbade has all the details.

Three promising players from Ghana playing in Europe

Three promising players from Ghana playing in Europe

November 29, 2019 by Back Page Football

A look at some of the exciting players from Ghana who are making an impression outside their homeland.

Interview - In-depth with Johnny McKinstry

Interview – In-depth with Johnny McKinstry

September 2, 2019 by Ollie McManus

Ollie McManus explores the realities of football management off the beaten path in an in-depth interview with globe-trotting Northern Irishman Johnny McKinstry

The curse of Kenyan footballers in Europe

The curse of Kenyan footballers in Europe

March 8, 2019 by Francis Kaburu

Over the past few years a number of Kenyan soccer stars have tried to find their feet with European clubs but it hasn’t always worked out.

From Antrim to Africa - Rwanda coach Johnny McKinstry

From Antrim to Africa – Rwanda coach Johnny McKinstry

April 14, 2015 by Damien Edgar

Damien Edgar spoke with Lisburn man Johnny McKinstry who is at the start of a new chapter in an exciting African adventure.

Heavy weights eye long overdue AFCON success

Heavy weights eye long overdue AFCON success

February 8, 2015 by Matt Carter

West African duo Ghana and Ivory Coast are within a single win of righting a decade of AFCON wrongs, writes Matt Carter.

African Cup of Nations - five talking points

African Cup of Nations – five talking points

January 22, 2015 by Matt Carter

With the African Cup of Nations already developing into a captivating tournament, Matt Carter brings us the main talking points.

Favourites Algeria dealt AFCON minefield

Favourites Algeria dealt AFCON minefield

December 5, 2014 by Matt Carter

Reaction to Wednesday’s 2015 African Cup of Nations, which included the unearthing of the most terrifying group of death.

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