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 […]
The Super Bowl is expected to break betting records this year, with a projected $23.1 billion being wagered by a record 67.8 million American adults. Many people are testing their luck at casinos like Southland in West Memphis, as sports betting is still not legal in some states like Missouri. The casino is preparing for […]
Jamaican sprint star Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, known for her incredible speed, has decided to retire after the 2024 Paris Olympics. She made this big announcement in an interview with Essence magazine. Fraser-Pryce is 37 years old and wants to spend more time with her family. She feels it’s time to give back to her husband and […]
Nigeria and South Africa Set to Clash in Exciting CAN 2023 Semifinal in Bouaké Following the thrilling encounter between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Côte d’Ivoire in Abidjan, the stage is now set for an intense showdown between Nigeria and South Africa in the other semifinal of CAN 2023, to be held in Bouaké. […]
Nigerian Star Victor Osimhen’s Participation in CAN 2023 Semifinal Against South Africa in Doubt Due to Injury In a disappointing turn of events, Nigerian football sensation Victor Osimhen was unable to travel with the rest of the squad on Monday for the highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) semifinal match against South Africa. The […]
Professional golfer Joaquin Niemann has won his first title at the 2024 LIV Golf League in Mayakoba, Mexico. He won after a challenging four-hole playoff against Sergio Garcia, another skilled golfer. This victory is significant for Niemann because he joined the Saudi-backed LIV Golf circuit in 2022 and this is his first big win there. […]
Bafana Bafana, South Africa’s national football team, has done something amazing. They have reached the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations 2023. This is a big win for them because they have yet to have much success in recent years. But now, they have shown they can compete with the best, beating top-ranked Morocco. […]
In a surprising turn of events at the Africa Cup of Nations, Ivory Coast, the host nation, managed to beat Senegal in a tense penalty shootout. This victory was unexpected because Senegal was seen as the favorite team. They had won all their games in the group stage, unlike Ivory Coast, which barely made it […]
The Africa Cup of Nations has been full of surprises, with unexpected twists and upsets along the way. Former champions Ghana, Algeria, and Tunisia were among the teams eliminated in the group stage. Now, eight more teams will be eliminated in the round of 16, which kicks off on Saturday. The host nation, Ivory Coast, […]
Ivory Coast Parts Ways with Head Coach Jean-Louis Gasset Amid Africa Cup of Nations Campaign Ivory Coast, the host nation of the Africa Cup of Nations, has decided to part ways with head coach Jean-Louis Gasset. This surprising move comes as Ivory Coast awaits the outcome of other results to determine if they will advance […]
In Spain’s top football league, La Liga, a small team called Girona has become the surprise leaders. They played really well, beating Sevilla 5-1. A player named Artem Dovbyk scored three goals in just seven minutes, which is very impressive. This win put Girona at the top, ahead of the famous teams Real Madrid and […]
The South African Jewish Board of Deputies, a group representing Jewish people in South Africa, is upset about something that happened in cricket. David Teeger, a young Jewish cricket player, was the captain of the South Africa Under-19 team. But just before the World Cup for this age group started, he was removed from being […]
The Africa Cup of Nations 2023, also called AFCON 2023, is happening in Côte d’Ivoire from January 13 to February 11. It’s a big football event in Africa. Senegal won the last time, and now teams are competing again. The games have started with some surprises. Ivory Coast won against Guinea-Bissau, and Nigeria tied with […]
In a groundbreaking move, Dream11 has solidified its position as the official ‘Fantasy Sports Partner’ for the upcoming Betway SA20 Season 2, commencing on January 10, 2024. This collaboration marks a significant milestone, bridging South Africa’s premier T20 tournament with the fervor of cricket enthusiasts in India. A Strategic Partnership Unveiled The announcement comes as […]
Algerian international footballer Youcef Atal has been given an eight-month suspended prison sentence and fined 45,000 euros ($49,000) by a court in Nice, France, for a message posted on social networks about the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. He will also have to pay for the details of his conviction to be […]
The Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled from January 13 to February 11, 2024, in Côte d’Ivoire, holds the dream of many African players, including Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen, who are in search of their first continental crown. As Sport News Africa brings you the latest updates, let’s take a closer look at five legends […]
THE PROGRAM FOR THE FIRST DAY OF CAN 2024 CAN 2024 will begin on January 13, 2024 with a meeting between Ivory Coast and Guinea-Bissau, in Abidjan. The organizing country will want to do better than during the 2021 edition where Ivory Coast was knocked out in the round of 16 by Egypt. The Ivorians will be […]
Unleashing Greatness at Cursa dels Nassos In a breathtaking spectacle of athleticism, Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet soared to new heights, shattering the women’s world 5km record at the renowned Cursa dels Nassos road race in Barcelona. The 23-year-old sensation left an indelible mark, crossing the finish line in a jaw-dropping 14 minutes and 13 seconds, eclipsing […]
