During the 2025–2026 season, more than 500 African players will participate in Europe’s Big 5 divisions, providing teams ranging from Manchester City to PSG with unparalleled skill and athleticism. Unending Talent Supply Every year, technical geniuses are produced by Africa’s academies in Senegal, Nigeria, and the Ivory Coast. Take Ajax’s Ajax Cape Town system or […]
Senegal Football Federation (FSF) President Abdoulaye Fall unleashed sharp criticism against Morocco’s influence over African football governance following the Lions of Teranga’s 1-0 AFCON 2025 final victory. Speaking at a January 24, 2026, ceremony in Bambey, Fall accused host Morocco of controlling the Confederation of African Football (CAF), with vice-president Fouzi Lekjaa pulling strings. CAF […]
Former American football star O.J. Simpson, who passed away last week at his Las Vegas home at the age of 76, was cremated on Wednesday, according to his estate’s lawyer, Malcolm LaVergne. The private ceremony took place at Palm Mortuary in downtown Las Vegas, with LaVergne and others in attendance. LaVergne confirmed the cremation, stating […]
A shock wave reverberated through the world of African football when initial reports emerged of the tragic death of Rainford Kalaba, the former Zambia national team and TP Mazembe legend, following a serious road accident. However, recent updates have brought relief and hope as it has been confirmed that Kalaba is alive and battling for […]
In a breathtaking display of determination and resilience, British runner Russ Cook reached Cape Angela in northern Tunisia, marking the final stage of his awe-inspiring challenge: running across Africa. Dozens of supporters eagerly gathered on a rocky outcrop along the Mediterranean’s edge, offering their enthusiastic cheers and applause to celebrate his remarkable achievement. Over the […]
The past weekend marked the start of the quarter-finals in the prestigious CAF Champions League, with the Egyptian team Al Ahly taking center stage. After securing a 1-0 victory in the first leg against Simba, the Cairo-based club trained on Thursday in preparation for the return match. Al Ahly’s head coach, Marcelo Koller, expressed confidence […]
Isabel Haugseng Johansen has recently become a subject of curiosity and speculation due to rumours surrounding her alleged relationship with Erling Haaland, the famous football player. In this article, we take a look at Isabel Haugseng Johansen’s background, explore the details of her relationship with Erling Haaland and sort out the fact from fiction when […]
The pilot phase of the FIFA Series took place from March 18th to 26th in five countries: Algeria, Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Sri Lanka. This groundbreaking friendly football tournament, initiated by the international federation, aimed to provide opportunities for countries with limited access to international football encounters. The initiative has garnered widespread appreciation, including […]
In a significant ruling, the Brazilian justice system has determined that Robinho, the former footballer, will serve his prison sentence in Brazil for his involvement in a gang rape case. The decision was reached by a majority vote of ministers, with nine out of thirteen favoring his imprisonment in his home country. The Italian court […]
In a ceremony held at the Portuguese Football Federation’s headquarters in Oeiras, near Lisbon, the heads of the football federations of Spain, Morocco, and Portugal presented their unified vision for the 2030 World Cup. Unprecedented in its scope, this World Cup will be the first to span multiple continents, with Portugal, Spain, and Morocco as […]
Brahim Diaz has been selected for the Moroccan national team, putting an end to speculations about his future with the Spanish national team. Diaz, who currently plays as a winger for Real Madrid, has been called up for two friendly matches at the end of the month. Spanish newspaper Marca and other local media had […]
The 13th African Games are currently underway in Ghana, but the significant cost of hosting the event during a period of economic turmoil has attracted scrutiny. The multi-sport event has incurred an expenditure of nearly $250 million (£195.2 million), leading opposition figures to criticize it as a “misplaced priority” for a heavily indebted nation grappling […]
The African Games commenced in Accra, Ghana on Friday, but concerns about their continuity have emerged even before the 13th edition begins. Established in 1965 in Congo-Brazzaville, the African Games have grown into a prestigious multi-sport event featuring 16 disciplines. Over the years, the Games have provided African athletes with an early platform to exhibit […]
Ngannou’s Rise in Boxing: Returning to Saudi Arabia for his second boxing match, Ngannou will face former two-time heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua. Many anticipate a victory for Joshua, which could set the stage for a future clash between Joshua and Fury, provided Fury defeats Oleksandr Usyk in their upcoming fight. Ngannou, eager to make […]
The final round of the African women’s football qualifiers for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris will see two of the continent’s powerhouses, Nigeria and South Africa, clash for the coveted spot. The two-legged tie, scheduled between April 1 and 9, 2024, promises to be a thrilling and tense encounter, as both teams have a […]
South Africa secured a comfortable victory on Friday evening against Tanzania in the first leg of the qualifying matches for the 2024 Olympics. The Banyana Banyana team took an early lead against the Twigas Stars when Jermaine Seoposenwe found the back of the net in the 10th minute, assisted by Hildah Magaia. South African captain […]
Neeraj Chopra, the Indian javelin thrower and Olympic gold medalist, has decided to shift his training base from South Africa to Turkiye, as he prepares for the upcoming Paris Olympic Games and the Diamond League Finals. Chopra, who made history by becoming the first Indian to win an Olympic gold in athletics, has been training […]
Jean-Louis Gasset wasted no time in finding a new coaching position after his recent dismissal by Ivory Coast. The experienced French coach was announced as the new coach of Olympique de Marseille (OM) on Tuesday, taking over from Gennaro Gattuso. The details of the contract were not disclosed. OM made the appointment one day after […]
The later football coordinate between Palestine and South Africa was more than fair a donning occasion; it was an effective show of solidarity with the Palestinian individuals. This coordinate, the moment of its kind held in back of Palestine, saw the Palestinian side develop triumphant with a 1-0 win over South Africa. The occasion reverberated […]
Kelvin Kiptum, a world record holder in marathon running, was killed in a car crash along with his coach, Gervais Hakizimana. Kiptum will be buried in his hometown of Chepkorio in Kenya on February 24. The Kenyan sports ministry will oversee the burial arrangements in consultation with the family. Kiptum was honored as a national […]