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2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations kicks off with early excitement across the continent

The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations has officially gotten underway, drawing the attention of football fans across the continent and beyond. Organized by the Confederation of African Football, the tournament brings together the continent’s top women’s national teams in a celebration of the rapid growth of the women’s game in Africa. A tournament in […]

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WAFCON kicks off in Morocco with record 16-nation line-up as women’s football in Africa reaches new milestone

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The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) has kicked off in Morocco, bringing together a record sixteen national teams in what represents the largest edition of the tournament in its history. The expanded line-up signals a growing momentum for women’s football across the continent, with more countries than ever before represented at the continental championship.

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Lagos Street Boxing Initiative Teaches Discipline to Young Nigerians

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In the bustling streets of Lagos, a growing number of Nigerian youngsters are lacing up their gloves and learning the fundamentals of boxing under the guidance of a former fighter. The informal training sessions, held in open public spaces rather than dedicated gyms, have become a fixture for young people seeking structure, fitness, and a

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CAS sets date for hearing on Senegal’s appeal over stripped 2025 AFCON title

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The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has confirmed a date for the hearing of Senegal’s appeal against the ruling that stripped the Teranga Lions of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title. The announcement sets in motion the next phase of a dispute that has cast a shadow over one of African football’s

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Chad le Clos sets new Commonwealth Games medal record for South Africa

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South African swimmer Chad le Clos has etched his name into Commonwealth Games history, collecting a record 19th career medal to become the most decorated individual athlete at the multi-sport event. The achievement took him past two shooting legends, Australia’s Phil Adams and England’s Mick Gault, who had previously shared the benchmark. A milestone built

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Uganda’s Ghetto Kids describe World Cup performance as unforgettable moment on global stage

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A group of young dancers from Uganda known as the Ghetto Kids have spoken of their joy at performing alongside international pop star Shakira during a World Cup final, describing the experience in their own enthusiastic words as “very, very, very, very, very good.” Speaking to the BBC, members of the troupe expressed their excitement

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IOC says it will not ask FIFA chief Infantino to explain Balogun red card controversy

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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has confirmed that FIFA president Gianni Infantino will not be asked to clarify the circumstances surrounding a controversial red card issued to a player named Balogun during a World Cup match, in which U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly intervened to help overturn the ban. Background of the incident According to

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Dakar 2026 Set to Make History as First Olympic Event Hosted in Africa

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When the Youth Olympic Games open in Dakar in 2026, the Senegalese capital will step into the history books as the first African city ever to host an Olympic event. Organisers and sporting officials have described the occasion as a landmark moment for the continent, with expectations that the games will leave a lasting legacy

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Trump and Infantino booed during World Cup trophy ceremony in New Jersey

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United States President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino were met with audible boos from the crowd on Sunday as they took part in the trophy presentation ceremony following the 2026 World Cup final in New Jersey. The moment, which traditionally celebrates the winning team, instead became a notable scene as sections of the

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Aston Villa’s Rwanda Tourism Deal Raises Sportswashing Concerns

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Aston Villa’s new multi-year sponsorship agreement with Visit Rwanda, reportedly worth around £20 million per season, has drawn criticism from human rights advocates who warn that the Premier League club risks being drawn into a sportswashing campaign by the East African nation. The Deal and Its Critics The partnership, announced as part of the club’s

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South Africa’s rugby production line: lessons from the southern hemisphere

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When South Africa take the field against Wales this weekend, the visitors will confront not just an opponent but a rugby culture renowned for its seemingly endless supply of international-calibre players. Few nations have matched the Springboks’ ability to regenerate squads that remain competitive at the highest level, even as stars move on to new

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World Cup 2026: England and France produce 10-goal bronze playoff classic

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England and France served up a remarkable spectacle in the World Cup 2026 bronze medal playoff, combining for ten goals in a match that will be remembered for its dramatic swing across two halves. The encounter, played between two of European football’s heavyweight nations, delivered an extraordinary volume of attacking football and a finale that

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