Football in Africa
| Football in Africa | |
|---|---|
| Governing body | Confederation of African Football |
| First played | 1860 |
International competitions | |
Africa Cup of Nations (National Team) African Nations Championship (National Team) FIFA World Cup (National Team) Champions League CAF Confederation Cup Super Cup FIFA Club World Cup | |
Football is the most popular sport in Africa, alongside basketball. Indeed, football is probably the most popular sport in almost every African country, although rugby and cricket are also very popular in South Africa. The first football stadium to be built in Africa was the Alexandria Stadium in 1929.
The English Premier League is the most popular sports league in Africa. The most popular clubs in Africa are Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United.