500 days, no haircut: How Frank Ilett’s hair became symbol of Man U’s struggles
The last time United managed five straight wins was back in early 2024—nearly two full seasons ago.
11 Feb, 2026
History made: How six players of Nigerian heritage helped Seahawks win Super Bowl
The players reflect the growing pipeline of African heritage talent shaping the NFL.
10 Feb, 2026
English midfielder Grealish confirms ruled out of season after foot surgery
During his time at Manchester City, Grealish won three Premier League titles, the Champions League and the FA Cup.
10 Feb, 2026
Detained Senegalese football fans ‘fasting’ in Morocco
The fans’ lawyer debunked earlier reports that they were on a hunger strike.
8 Feb, 2026
Cameroonian Mbeumo leads Man Utd to a 2-0 win over Tottenham
Morocco to appeal sanctions over AFCON final chaos
Nigerian striker Osimhen hits record 200 career goals
Father of Nigeria captain Wilfred Ndidi dies in a car crash
Senegal goal hero admits AFCON final walk-off was ‘a mistake’
24 Jan, 2026
Ghanaian star Semenyo scores in City’s win over Wolves
Antoine Semenyo signed two weeks ago from Bournemouth and doubled City’s lead in first-half injury time with his first league goal for the club.
23 Jan, 2026
Moroccan King stresses country’s commitment to African unity after AFCON tensions
Groups of Senegalese fans clashed with Moroccan security as they tried to enter the pitch following the penalty decision.
21 Jan, 2026
Senegal players to get bonuses, land for Afcon victory
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye offers $134,892.09 for each of the squad’s 28 players and plots of land.
21 Jan, 2026
Thousands attend Senegal’s victory parade honouring AFCON champions
Players and coaches brandished their trophy from an open-top bus which inched its way through immense crowds across the capital.
20 Jan, 2026
Egypt’s Salah back in Liverpool squad after AFCON
Mohamed Salah made his much-anticipated return to the Liverpool squad on Tuesday following the Africa Cup of Nations as the club prepare to face Marseille in the Champions League.
20 Jan, 2026
Luis Godinho Appointed Referee for Fenerbahçe vs Aston Villa Match
Portuguese referee Luis Godinho will officiate the UEFA Europa League clash between Fenerbahçe and Aston Villa, scheduled for Thursday, 22 January.
19 Jan, 2026
CAF says it will take ‘appropriate action’ after dramatic scenes during AFCON final
African football’s governing body CAF said on Monday “appropriate action” would be taken against “those found guilty” after dramatic scenes marred the final of the Africa Cup of Nations.
19 Jan, 2026
Morocco files complaint with FIFA against Senegal after AFCON final loss
The Moroccan Football Federation said on Monday it has formally referred to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFA incidents involving Senegalese players and supporters protesting a penalty to Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations final.
19 Jan, 2026
Panenka: The penalty technique that robbed Morocco’s Diaz of AFCON glory
The move was pioneered by Czech midfielder Antonín Panenka in the Euro 1976 final, when he calmly chipped the winning penalty past West Germany’s Sepp Maier.
19 Jan, 2026
Senegal beat hosts Morocco 1-0 in tense AFCON 2025 final
A controversial last-minute penalty awarded to AFCON 2025 hosts, Morocco, led to Senegal walking off the pitch in protest, but Brahim Diaz’s spot-kick was saved after the Teranga Lions returned for the match.
