South Africa qualify for 2026 World Cup after Rwanda win, Nigeria need playoff
South Africa became the latest African nation to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Rwanda 3-0 Tuesday to top its qualifying group, despite being docked three points for fielding an ineligible player in earlier games.
15 Oct, 2025
Cape Verde qualify for World Cup for first time in country’s history
Cape Verde beat Eswatini 3-0 on Monday to secure a spot at the 2026 World Cup, booking their place in football’s global showpiece for the very first time.
14 Oct, 2025
Tunisia finish 2026 World Cup qualifiers without conceding a goal
Tunisia completed their World Cup qualifying campaign without conceding a goal as they beat Namibia 3-0 in their final Group H game on Monday.
13 Oct, 2025
Kudus scores as Ghana qualify for 2026 World Cup
Mohammed Kudus scored as Ghana beat Comoros 1-0 in Accra on Sunday to win Group I and become the fifth African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup after Algeria, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia.
13 Oct, 2025
African football giants on brink of World Cup qualification
Morocco march into FIFA U-20 World Cup quarterfinals
Sudan football official gets 15-match ban for referee assault
Togo football star breaks neck in China after colliding with advertising board
Salah scores twice as Egypt qualify for 2026 World Cup
8 Oct, 2025
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first-ever footballer to reach billionaire status
Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first footballer to reach billionaire status, according to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index, which has valued the Portugal great’s net worth at an estimated $1.4 billion.
7 Oct, 2025
Salah shifts focus to Egypt’s as African nations hunt for World Cup spots
Egypt, Algeria and Cape Verde can clinch places at the World Cup with matchday nine victories, and join already-qualified Morocco and Tunisia.
6 Oct, 2025
Sevilla beat Barcelona 4-1 in La Liga, a rare defeat for the champions
Spanish champions Barcelona collapsed in a shock 4-1 demolition at Sevilla on Sunday in La Liga, with Alexis Sanchez scoring against his former side and Robert Lewandowski missing a penalty for the visitors.
5 Oct, 2025
South Africa’s rugby team conquer the world yet again
South Africa turned on the power in the second half to beat Argentina 29-27 at Twickenham on Saturday and win the Rugby Championship for the sixth time, on points difference.
5 Oct, 2025
Wins for Arsenal and Man Utd in Premier League
Benjamin Sesko netted his first Old Trafford goal as Bukayo Saka sealed the win for the Gunners.
3 Oct, 2025
South Africa thrash New Caledonia in record FIFA U-20 World Cup win
South Africa play final group match comes on Sunday, 5 October, against the USA at Estadio El Teniente.
3 Oct, 2025
Zinedine Zidane’s son to play for Algeria after ditching France
Luca Zidane, the 27-year-old goalkeeper and son of French football great Zinedine Zidane, has been called up for Algeria’s two remaining 2026 World Cup qualifying matches.
2 Oct, 2025
Morocco stun Brazil in historic 2-1 victory at FIFA U-20 World Cup
With six points from their first two matches, the Atlas Cubs are now leading Africa’s charge for youth football glory.
1 Oct, 2025
Artan: Somali referee makes history at 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup
Artan is one of only three center referees chosen from Africa and the sole representative from Sub-Saharan Africa at the tournament.
1 Oct, 2025
Galatasaray beat Liverpool in Champions League clash
Victor Osimhen’s penalty secures vital win as Istanbul side bounce back from Frankfurt defeat
