How Orlando Pirates ended Mamelodi Sundowns’ dominance in South African football league
Soweto giants Orlando Pirates claimed a first South African league title in 14 years with the opponent’s two own goals on Saturday, ending Mamelodi Sundowns’ dominance.
24 May, 2026
Morocco aims to complete stadium for World Cup final bid by end of 2027, official says
Morocco aims to complete its proposed stadium for the 2030 World Cup final by the end of next year, an official overseeing the project said on Saturday.
24 May, 2026
Senegal’s President Faye thanks Morocco’s King for pardoning football fans
The Senegalese fans were convicted of hooliganism during the 2025 AFCON final in Rabat.
24 May, 2026
Ghana’s World Cup warm-up struggles continue with Mexico loss
The Black stars suffer a 0-2 loss to Mexico in friendly natch with less than three weeks before the tournament starts.
23 May, 2026
US says DR Congo team must live in a bubble ahead of World Cup arrival
Sadio Mane included in Senegal’s 28-man World Cup squad
DR Congo cancel World Cup training camp due to Ebola fears
African leaders congratulate Arsenal for first title win in 22 years
US relaxes Ebola restrictions for DR Congo World Cup team
18 May, 2026
South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Namibia bid to co-host 2028 AFCON tournament
South Africa, Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe have bid to co-host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations tournament in what would be a first for the continent with four countries staging a single event.
15 May, 2026
Inter striker Bonny in World Cup squad after ditching France for Côte d’Ivoire
Inter Milan striker Ange-Yoan Bonny completed a switch of nationality last week.
15 May, 2026
Mbappe tops France’s World Cup selection; Camavinga, Chevalier left off
France’s World Cup roster reveal on Thursday included a star-studded assortment of talent, with Real Madrid infielder Eduardo Camavinga arguably the most notable omission.
13 May, 2026
History-maker Sawe to make new world record attempt at Berlin Marathon
Sabastian Sawe, who became the first person to run a marathon in under two hours on April 26, 2026, will compete at the Berlin Marathon in September, race organisers announced on Wednesday.
10 May, 2026
FC Galatasaray win 26th Turkish Süper Lig crown, extend supremacy
The Istanbul club clinched the league crown early after defeating Antalyaspor 4-2 and extending their lead over Fenerbahce rivals significantly.
9 May, 2026
World Cup: Inter Milan striker Bonny cleared to play for Côte d’Ivoire
French-born Ange-Yoan Bonny’s request to change his footballing nationality from France was granted by world soccer’s governing body FIFA on Friday.
8 May, 2026
CAF Confederation Cup: $4 million at stake as USM Alger face Zamalek in final
Both clubs have been recent winners of the competition but will look to add their names to the trophy again.
5 May, 2026
English Premier League clubs lose $1 billion in revenue: Report
Spending on players and agents reached new highs, fuelling fans’ anger at the money flowing out the game while they are asked to pay higher ticket prices.
