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The draw for the expanded 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered a blend of opportunity and daunting challenges for Africa’s nine representatives after FIFA unveiled all 12 groups during a ceremony in Washington, D.C., on Friday. The tournament, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, will be the first to feature 48 nations,...

DR Congo kept their 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes alive on Sunday night after defeating Nigeria 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time in the African play-off final. Frank Onyeka gave the Super Eagles an early breakthrough in the third minute, but Meschack Elia equalized in the 32nd as the Leopards...

Burundi’s Gladiators opened their Women’s Basketball League Africa (WBLA) Zone 5 campaign on a positive note Sunday after being awarded a walkover victory against Uganda’s Magic Stormers, who were disqualified over a uniform infraction. The result puts the Burundian side in a favorable position early in the nine-team regional qualifier, which offers two automatic...

The final round of Africa’s FIFA World Cup 2026™ qualifiers ended in drama and celebration across the continent, as South Africa, Senegal, and Côte d’Ivoire booked their tickets to the global showpiece, while Burundi bowed out after a late defeat to Gabon on Tuesday night. The three African heavyweights sealed automatic qualification following commanding...

Kenya’s Harambee Stars battled past an early scare to defeat 10-man Burundi 1–0 on Thursday in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying clash at Stade Intwari. The winner came in the 73rd minute, when substitute Ryan Ogam curled home a left-footed strike after a clever pass from captain Michael Olunga. The goal sealed a...

Aigle Noir CS controlled possession and created the bulk of scoring chances but couldn’t find the back of the net in a 0-0 draw against ASAS Djibouti on Sunday in the first leg of their CAF Champions League preliminary round matchup. The result leaves the tie wide open heading into the return leg in...

Matchday eight of Africa’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers produced goals, surprises, and late drama as Uganda boosted their qualification hopes, Algeria stumbled against Guinea, and Malawi staged a spirited fightback in Lilongwe. Uganda 2–0 SomaliaUganda kept their Group G campaign on track with a confident 2-0 win over Somalia in Kira Town. Allan...

The TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 has entered its knockout stage, with East Africa firmly in the spotlight after Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda all booked their places in the last eight. The historic co-hosting by the three nations has kept stadiums packed and the “Pamoja” theme alive, with fans set for another round of high-intensity football...

Nigeria staged an extraordinary second-half comeback to defeat host nation Morocco 3-2 on Saturday night, capturing their 10th TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title at the Stade Olympique. Trailing 2-0 at halftime before a raucous home crowd, the Super Falcons displayed their trademark resilience and composure. Second-half goals from Esther Okoronkwo,...

WHAT HAPPENED? Jota, 28, and his brother Andre, also a professional footballer, both died shortly after midnight on Thursday when the vehicle they were travelling in came off the motorway in the municipality of Cernadilla, in the province of Zamora in the north west of Spain. Spain's Civil Guard told the BBC the brothers were...