Nigeria striker Osimhen misses World Cup qualifiers due to injury
Nigeria suffers a blow as star striker Victor Osimhen is ruled out of next month’s World Cup qualifiers due to injury.
FIFA penalizes Equatorial Guinea, bans Nsue 6 months
FIFA’s disciplinary committee has docked Equatorial Guinea points in World Cup qualifying for fielding ineligible player Emilio Nsue.
Kenya’s World Cup hopes dented as injuries plague squad
Kenya’s World Cup qualification campaign faces a hurdle as injuries sideline key players and force them to relocate their matches to Malawi.
Mckinstry replaces Saintfiet as Gambia coach
With a two-year contract, his primary goal is to qualify the team for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Kenyan champion banned for six years over doping violations
Kenyan champion Rodgers Kwemoi receives a six-year doping ban for repeated violations of the Athlete Biological Passport (ABP).
Tunisia back in doping code
World Anti-Doping Agency lifts sanctions after the country addresses compliance issues with the anti-doping code.
Bangladesh clinch victory over Zimbabwe in T20 thriller
Despite a top-order collapse, Bangladesh secured a thrilling win against Zimbabwe in the fourth T20I.
North Africa football stadiums echo pro-Palestinian solidarity
Fans across North Africa use football stadiums to express solidarity for Palestinians facing the Gaza crisis, defying political repression in the region.
Bangladesh win third T20I, seal series against Zimbabwe
Bangladesh secured a convincing 3-0 T20 series win over Zimbabwe despite a late surge from Faraz Akram.
Record stand revives Zimbabwe but Bangladesh clinches easy win
Bangladesh secured a convincing eight-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the first T20I, thanks to a brilliant debut knock by Tanzid Hasan and disciplined bowling.
Former world champion ‘Rose of Soweto’ dies in South Africa
Boxing legend Dingaan Thobela, known as the “Rose of Soweto,” has passed away at 57. The former world champion was found dead in Johannesburg after battling illness.
Bangladesh recalls Saifuddin for Zimbabwe T20 series
The team welcomes back Mohammad Saifuddin but will be without Shakib Al Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman.
Uganda taps Sharma as coach for T20 World Cup debut
Former Indian player Abhay Sharma takes charge as head coach for the Ugandan men’s cricket team as they prepare for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
Algeria-Morocco clubs’ match cancels over jersey dispute
African Confederation Cup match between USM Alger and Renaissance Berkane called off due to a dispute over Moroccan team’s jerseys.
Tebogo tied in spectacular finish at Kip Keino classic
Spectacular finish in the men’s 200m at the Kip Keino Classic as Letsile Tebogo comes second in a photo finish with Courtney Lindsey.
Letsile Tebogo forecasts African sprinters’ rise in Paris Olympics
African sprinters are poised for success in the 2024 Paris Olympics, as Letsile Tebogo predicts a strong showing from Botswana and other nations.
Cameroon football baffled by ministry’s coaching appointment
Confusion reigns in Cameroon as the Ministry appoints Marc Brys as the new national team coach, while the Football Federation objects to the decision.
Ex-Wimbledon finalist Berrettini makes winning ATP Morocco
Injury woes seem to be behind him! Matteo Berrettini secures a convincing win in Morocco, marking his return to the ATP circuit.
Under-20 friendly turns sour as Algerian coach slaps player
An Algerian U20 friendly against Tunisia turned sour after their coach got involved in an on-field altercation.
Mouandilmadji’s last-minute goal lifts Chad past Mauritius
A late goal by Marius Mouandilmadji secured a 1-0 win over Mauritius, but the return leg awaits.
Palestinian FA calls for FIFA sanctions on Israeli teams
Palestine Football Association demands FIFA sanctions on Israeli teams over Gaza war violations.
Russia launches rival games, IOC calls for boycott
The IOC slams Russia’s “Friendship Games” as a politicized rival to the Olympics and urges the sporting world to boycott the event.
Morocco, Qatar to stage multiple youth World Cups
Qatar will stage the boys’ tournament for five years (2025-2029), while Morocco takes on the girls’ side.
Dozens of Cameroon players suspended for ‘dual identity’
Cameroon’s domestic league playoffs face disruption as 52 players are suspended for potential age cheating