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The London side is one of the most hugely popular European football clubs in Africa and draws throngs of enthused fans who watch its televised games.

The US said the DR Congo team had already been training in Europe so may not have been subject to the ban in any case.

South Africa, Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe have bid to co-host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations tournament in what would be a first for the continent with four countries staging a single event.

Inter Milan striker Ange-Yoan Bonny completed a switch of nationality last week.

France’s World Cup roster reveal on Thursday included a star-studded assortment of talent, with Real Madrid infielder Eduardo Camavinga arguably the most notable omission.

Sabastian Sawe, who became the first person to run a marathon in under two hours on April 26, 2026, will compete at the Berlin Marathon in September, race organisers announced on Wednesday.

The Istanbul club clinched the league crown early after defeating Antalyaspor 4-2 and extending their lead over Fenerbahce rivals significantly.

French-born Ange-Yoan Bonny’s request to change his footballing nationality from France was granted by world soccer’s governing body FIFA on Friday.

Both clubs have been recent winners of the competition but will look to add their names to the trophy again.

Spending on players and agents reached new highs, fuelling fans’ anger at the money flowing out the game while they are asked to pay higher ticket prices.