Somali boxer Ramla Ali wins first world title
Ramla Ali claimed the vacant WBO and IBF junior featherweight belts folowing her victory over American Mikiah Kreps.
9 Nov, 2026
Historic win: Nigeria become first African team to lift U-17 Women’s World Cup
Nigeria’s Flamingos beat Japan 2-1 to clinch the title in Morocco.
8 Nov, 2026
Burkina Faso veteran defender comes out of retirement for AFCON qualifiers clash
The two matches against Mauritania represent an important opportunity for the Burkina Faso’s Stallions to strengthen their qualification prospects.
6 Nov, 2026
Afcon qualifiers: Zidane’s son Luca left out of Algeria’s squad
Coach Brahim Hemdani said Luca Zidane’s exclusion was “based on sporting criteria”.
5 Nov, 2026
Liverpool’s Istanbul woes continue as Fenerbahce hand Reds another defeat
Nigeria excluded from CAF Awards 2026 men’s nominations despite hosting ceremony
Equatorial Guinea goalkeeper devastated after fatal collision with Tenerife striker
Kenyan, Ethiopian athletes claim top spots in Istanbul Marathon
Dakar 2026: First-ever Olympics in Africa kicks off in Senegal
30 Oct, 2026
Dakar Rally returning to Africa amid Middle East conflict
The Dakar Rally, the world’s biggest off-road race, returns to Africa for the first time in 20 years.
30 Oct, 2026
CAF reverses course to play Africa Cup of Nations on two-year cycle
The decision at the time, bringing the competition to a schedule that aligned with FIFA’s international calendar.
29 Oct, 2026
South Africa unveils Durban as host city for Olympic Games bid
The South African government has approved the bid.
28 Oct, 2026
Kenya’s Raila Odinga stadium to host Bayern friendly against Ajax
The match will serve as the opening of the Raila Odinga International Stadium ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations, which will be held in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
27 Oct, 2026
Yamal: The Kopa King who lost the top Ballon d’Or crown
Lamine Yamal missed becoming the youngest Ballon d’Or winner ever, but won the Kopa Trophy for best young talent for the third consecutive time.
27 Oct, 2026
Harry Kane ends 25-year wait for English winner of Men’s Ballon d’Or
Kane, 33, claimed the award for the first time after scoring 73 goals in 65 appearances for Bayern Munich and England during the 2025-26 campaign.
23 Oct, 2026
Kenyan world marathon champion Jepchirchir suspended for doping
Athletics Integrity Unit says the Olympic gold medalist tested positive for banned substance EPO in sample collected before Sydney Marathon victory.
23 Oct, 2026
Asian football endorses Infantino’s re-election bid as FIFA president
Infantino, who apologised last week for the failed World Cup selloff plan, has headed FIFA since 2016.
22 Oct, 2026
Egypt’s coach suspension: Is FIFA applying its rules equally?
The suspension of Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has renewed questions about FIFA’s disciplinary consistency, raising questions about transparency and accountability.
21 Oct, 2026
South African rugby player died of ‘natural causes’ in French hotel
The Lions rugby club confirm the cause of death of Hyron Andrews who was found dead at the team’s hotel in France last week ahead of a match against La Rochelle.
