Sports
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Senegal stun hosts Morocco to win AFCON title after ugly scenes mar final
Senegal stunned Morocco in Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final as Pape Gueye’s goal gave them a 1-0 extra-time win over the hosts at the end of a match marred by disgraceful scenes following a…
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Government dissolves Gabon national team after poor performance in AFCON
Gabon’s sports minister has announced the banning of veteran players Aubameyang and Manga, the suspension of the whole national team, and the sacking of the coaching staff following the Panthers’ disastrous showing at the AFCON
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Tanzania hold Tunisia to end 45-year wait for AFCON knockout spot
Tanzania reached the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage for the first time, 45 years after their maiden appearance, by coming from behind to draw 1-1 with fellow qualifiers Tunisia in Rabat on Tuesday.
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Ex-heavyweight champion Joshua ‘stable’ after fatal road accident in Nigeria
Police in Ogun state, just north of Lagos, said the circumstances around the wreck were “currently being investigated”.
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From Football to the Moon: Five Things to Keep an Eye on in 2026
The biggest World Cup in history will see 48 countries competing in the United States, Canada and Mexico, under the gaze of President Donald Trump.
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America’s Cup Switches To Two-Year Cycle
The America’s Cup will take place every two years starting in 2027, organisers announced on Monday, unveiling an unprecedented alliance among several founding teams.
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Kenyan David Munyua Makes History at World Darts Championship in London
The 30-year-old qualified for the championship through the African Darts Group Qualifier, becoming the first Kenyan to compete at the PDC World Championships and the first to win a match at the global event.
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Africa Cup of Nations: 34 title-winning coaches
2010: Egypt Hassan Shehata 2012: Zambia Herve Renard/FRA 2013: Nigeria Stephen Keshi 2015: Ivory Coast Herve Renard/FRA 2017: Cameroon Hugo Broos/BEL 2019: Algeria Djamel Belmadi 2022: Senegal Aliou Cisse 2024: Ivory Coast Emerse Fae
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Rooney says Salah ‘destroying his Liverpool legacy’
The Egypt forward said on Saturday he felt like he had been “thrown under the bus” by Liverpool and that he no longer had a relationship with Slot after he was left on the bench for the…
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Arsenal’s Merino Has Earned Striking Role: Arteta
The 29-year-old is already on 11 goals for club and country this season, helping propel Arsenal to the top of the Premier League.
