14 Jan, 2026

AFCON semifinals set as Nigeria face hosts Morocco, Salah renews rivalry with Mane

The four teams say continental supremacy is now the immediate focus.

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14 Jan, 2026

Eritrea’s football set for return to international stage after six-year absence

Eritrea has not participated in any internationals since it withdrew from the opportunity to compete in World Cup and Cup of Nations qualification after players consistently defected while on away trips.

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13 Jan, 2026

Kenya seeks to bring back to life deceased iconic elephant Craig’s glory

The taxidermy preservation process will restore the elephant’s skin and physical features to create a lifelike mount, the wildlife body said.

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13 Jan, 2026

African fans are the real winners even as Egypt, Senegal, Nigeria, Morocco reach the AFCON semis

With the Africa Cup of Nations drawing to a close, fans across the continent displayed unity, while host nation Morocco exemplified this by welcoming guests and promoting coexistence.

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12 Jan, 2026

Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid, Alvaro Arbeloa appointed as coach

Real Madrid said on Monday that head coach Xabi Alonso had left the Spanish giants by mutual consent, to be replaced by Alvaro Arbeloa.

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12 Jan, 2026

Who is IShowSpeed, the internet sensation who has lit up Kenya?

IShowSpeed, alias Speed, livestreamed his public procession in the heart of Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, with dozens of youth in tow.

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12 Jan, 2026

CAF condemns misconduct at AFCON 2025 quarterfinals, opens investigations

CAF said the incidents from both matches have been referred to its Disciplinary Board for a full investigation.

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11 Jan, 2026

Zidane experiment for Algeria backfires at Cup of Nations

Algeria’s hopes of solving a goalkeeping crisis with a big name flopped at the Africa Cup of Nations and they will need to look for alternatives before the World Cup kicks off later this year.

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11 Jan, 2026

AFCON 2025 semis: Nigeria to face Morocco, Senegal against Egypt

Egypt’s Salah and Nigeria’s Osimhen helped their teams to book their places in the semifinals.

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9 Jan, 2026

AFCON 2025: Senegal beat 10-man Mali to reach semi-finals

Iliman Ndiaye netted after 27 minutes, taking advantage of a goalkeeping howler to put Senegal ahead in a tense west African derby.

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