In less than 24 hours, several events have stood out in African football, highlighting stars from the continent. Among them, Senegalese winger Amath Ndiaye has started his 2025-2026 Liga 2 season spectacularly by scoring a brace in his team’s 3-0 victory over AD Ceuta with Real Valladolid. This impressive performance marks a promising start to his club campaign.
Additionally, the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) continues to draw attention with decisive matches in Group B. On Saturday, August 16, Madagascar faces Burkina Faso in a key qualification duel, while Tanzania, the host nation and already qualified, plays against the Central African Republic. These encounters are crucial and generate significant interest across the continent.
On the transfer front, negotiations remain ongoing regarding Victor Osimhen. The Nigerian striker continues to attract attention in the summer market, with Galatasaray seeking to exercise their purchase option but facing financial demands from Napoli, who are asking for 75 million euros under terms viewed as restrictive by the Turkish club. This situation remains unresolved as of the past 24 hours.
Finally, a troubling incident marked the start of the English Premier League season: during the Liverpool vs. Bournemouth match, Ghanaian player Antoine Semenyo was subjected to racist abuse, leading to a temporary halt of the game. An investigation has been launched by league authorities.
These recent developments illustrate the richness and complexity of current African sports news.