Draw for 2026 World Cup: South Africa to face Mexico in opener
Group I emerges as “Group of Death” with France, Norway, and Senegal, as 2026 World Cup takes shape across the US, Mexico and Canada.
6 Dec, 2025
TV presenter collapses on air during Ghana friendly match against England
TV presenter Laura Woods later posted on Instagram that she was embarrassed that the incident had happened on TV.
3 Dec, 2025
Top African footballers who took a place in world football stage
Ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), here are some African footballers whose influence changed global sports — and whose legacies continue to inspire.
2 Dec, 2025
Afcon 2025: Andre Onana left out of Cameroon squad, coach sacked
Andre Onana, on loan to Trabzonspor from Manchester United, was not among four goalkeepers named in a 28-man squad.
2 Dec, 2025
‘Free Marwan’: Global campaign demands release of jailed Palestinian leader
Zimbabwean Olympic chief calls for sports to unite against global division
South Africa dominate World Rugby’s Dream Team of the Year 2025
Senegalese footballer Gueye praised after issuing apology for slapping teammate
Man City’s Guardiola says ’embarrassed’, ‘ashamed’ after cameraman confrontation
20 Nov, 2025
CAF Awards 2025: How football, music shared spotlight on memorable night
The awards ceremony embraced art, rhythm and identity with artistic performances from different generations.
20 Nov, 2025
Malawi footballer Temwa Chawinga earns second straight NWSL MVP award
Temwa Chawinga became the first player ever to win consecutive NWSL Most Valuable Player awards.
19 Nov, 2025
Kenyan calls out police service for discriminating against ‘short’ people
Kenyan law requires police recruits to be a minimum of 5-feet-8-inches tall for men, and 5-feet-3-inches tall for women.
19 Nov, 2025
Türkiye advances to 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs after 2-2 draw against Spain
The goals for the Turkish team marked the first two goals Spain conceded in the qualifiers, and the match marked Spain’s first draw.
19 Nov, 2025
Tunisia hold Brazil to friendly draw in World Cup build-up
Hazem Mastouri gave Tunisia a surprise lead midway through the first half before Brazilian 18-year-old Estevao equalised from a penalty.
18 Nov, 2025
CAF names celebrity presenters for 2025 CAF Awards night
CAF says it brought together Multi-Grammy-winning singer Angélique Kidjo and Moroccan comedian Tahar Lazrak to perfectly reflect the artistic diversity and cultural reach of the continent.
18 Nov, 2025
Food poisoning prevents Zambia coach Moses Sichone from debut
Moses Sichone was admitted to hospital after his condition worsened, the country’s football authority said.
17 Nov, 2025
Nigerian football team coach blames ‘witchcraft’ on World Cup qualifier exit
Nigeria’s football coach has accused the Democratic Republic of Congo of practising “voodoo” after his squad’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup ended in a penalty shootout loss in the African play-offs final.
17 Nov, 2025
Nigeria will not make it to 2026 World Cup following playoff defeat to DRC
The Democratic Republic of Congo kept alive hopes of a World Cup place as they edged Nigeria 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at the end of extra time to win the African qualifying playoffs in Morocco on Sunday.
15 Nov, 2025
Messi scores as Argentina sink Angola in historic friendly
The match was played to mark Angola’s 50th anniversary of its independence from Portugal.
