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South Africa fought back to beat New Zealand 33-26 in Cape Town on August 29, drawing the four-match Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series at 1-1. The Springboks played much better in the first half of the game and were leading 24-14 before managing to defend their lead in the second half. The excellent kicking of Cheslin […]
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is facing another leadership crisis after president Ibrahim Gusau, general secretary Mohammed Sanusi and the NFF executive committee members have announced that they have resigned, thus leaving Nigerian football without any elected leadership. Gusau announced his resignation at a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, where he indicated that his […]
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unanimously declared its support for the FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, thereby providing him a political boost amid increasing opposition to his rule. This follows his decision to abandon the controversial FIFA Forward Enterprise program aimed at raising revenues through private investments. As one of the most significant voting […]
South Africa’s former two-time world boxing champion Zolani “Last Born” Tete has been shot dead in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, with the killing currently under investigation by the police without any arrests made yet. The South African boxing scene has seen one of its most talented boxers mourned following the shooting death of Zolani Tete, aged […]
Cameroon has claimed the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) for the first time after defeating dream team Malawi with a 3-0 scoreline in Rabat in what can only be described as an impressive comeback, as they started their journey by failing to qualify for the event. Marie Ngah got two goals, and Naomi Eto […]
Cameroon won their first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title, defeating newcomers to the tournament, Malawi, by 3-0 in the final held in Rabat. The win was the end of many failed attempts at the WAFCON title, as Cameroon had been losing the last three WAFCON finals. As for Malawi, their participation in the […]
At the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), Morocco and Algeria will meet again and play for the bronze medal after their semi-final upsets. The teams will fight for the medal at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat after their unfortunate loss in the semi-finals, when the players sought to play better in order to […]
South Africa saw the Super Falcons of Nigeria fail to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup after they succumbed to 2-1 in a WAFCON play-off in Casablanca. This is a monumental blow to Nigeria since they participated in all the Women’s World Cups since its inception in 1991. Nigeria is the most successful […]
WAFCON 2026 teams still contending for the African Women’s Football Trophy have now been reduced to four nations as Morocco, Cameroon, Algeria and Malawi continue their impressive run in the tournament. This year’s edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) is nearing its climax, and the semi-finals have produced a major surprise after […]
The football world in South Africa is going to witness a new dawn with the approval of Pitso Mosimane as a Bafana Bafana head coach on August 8, 2026. One of Africa’s most respected football coaches in recent times will return as a coach of the national team of South Africa after being approved by […]
Olympic champion Chad le Clos, who won a gold medal in the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, is facing another tragedy in his life after a fire burnt his apartment in Cape Town while he was at the Games. Chad le Clos house fire, The apartment, which belongs to Le Clos, was completely burnt down […]
Several athletes were reportedly untraceable after the conclusion of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. According to Police Scotland, several athletes were reported “unaccounted for” after not showing up at their countries. Commonwealth Games missing athletes, The issue attracted international attention after it was claimed that some of the missing athletes could be seeking asylum in […]
After achieving success in the history of Cape Verdean football, Bubista joins RS Berkane, Bubista has taken up another mantle. At the age of 54, the Portuguese coach will manage Moroccan club RS Berkane for two years following success with the Cape Verde national team that made the country qualify for its first-ever FIFA World […]
Nigeria’s ambition of retaining their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title and qualifying for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup got a major boost after Captain Asisat Oshoala helped motivate the Super Falcons to get a vital win against Zambia. Asisat Oshoala Nigeria WAFCON win, Following a shocking defeat in their opening match to […]
Cape Verde international goalkeeper Vozinha is facing a dilemma of changing the name on the back of his Colo-Colo jersey, not because he is going to make a move from one club to another but because of Chilean football regulations. Vozinha jersey name rule, This veteran goalkeeper, who has earned his nickname as one of […]
Spanish giants Real Madrid have signed Ivory Coast international Yan Diomandé from German club RB Leipzig for a sum of up to €120 million. This is one of the biggest transfer deals featuring an African football player. Yan Diomandé Real Madrid transfer, This 19-year-old winger is set to arrive in Spain to have his medical […]
The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) is now underway in Morocco with 16 African nations participating in the most prestigious women’s football competition on the continent. WAFCON 2026 fixtures, Taking place from 26 July to 16 August, this year’s tournament has the biggest prize fund in the history of the event – $5.8 […]
Some of Africa’s best women’s national football teams will be participating in the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from 26 July to 16 August 2026. WAFCON 2026 Morocco tournament is being organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), and it features an unprecedented US$5.8 million prize money pot where the champions […]
Libya has officially stepped onto this big, grand stage of African football governance, or well, something like that. In a rather monumental move for the nation, the Libyan Football Federation (LFF) announced its official candidacy to host AFCON 2028, 2032, or 2036, depending on what CAF prefers. Libya AFCON 2028 stadium requirements, It’s been 44 […]
Libya has finally made an official announcement about its attempts to win the right to host the Africa Cup of Nations. It marks the first time in more than four decades that the Libyan football authorities have tried to make the country’s bid to organize Africa’s top football event. Libya AFCON bid, As reported by […]