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
Simultaneous events in several countries — including Britain and France — are rallying support for the release of Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti, who has been held by Israel since 2002.
1 Dec, 2025
Zimbabwean Olympic chief calls for sports to unite against global division
Kirsty Coventry is the first woman and African to lead the International Olympic Committee.
26 Nov, 2025
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
CAF Awards 2025: How football, music shared spotlight on memorable night
Malawi footballer Temwa Chawinga earns second straight NWSL MVP award
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.
13 Nov, 2025
South Africa says it will bid to host Olympic Games
South Africa plans to bid for the 2036 or 2040 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the government said on Thursday, aiming to bring one of the world’s biggest sporting events to Africa for the first time.
12 Nov, 2025
Nigeria’s Super Eagles boycott training before World Cup play-off
The team’s captain, William Troost-Ekong, confirmed the boycott in a post on social media on Tuesday.
