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FIFA docked South Africa three points and three goals for fielding an ineligible player against Lesotho during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. A decision that propels Benin to the top of Group C. FIFA confirmed on Monday the deduction of…

The matchups for the Spanish Super Cup have been announced. The competition will take place next January in Saudi Arabia. The Spanish Football Federation has unveiled the Final Four matchups for this season’s Spanish Super Cup. The tournament will be…

Check out the fixtures for the second preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup. The matches will take place from October 17 to 26. With the completion of the return legs of the first round, we know all the teams…

Beninese Ligue 1 resumed this weekend with a first matchday marked by victories for JS Pobè, the Dragons and ASPAC, while the majority of fixtures ended in draws. The new Beninese Ligue 1 season kicked off this weekend with the…

The first International Para-Badminton Championship and the Pan-African Badminton Championship will take place in Umuahia, Nigeria, from September 30 to October 12, 2025. Several countries have already arrived in the Nigerian city for the tournament. Fourteen nations have set down…

Under pressure after Manchester United’s catastrophic start to the season, Ruben Amorim already sees his job being eyed by Xavi, who is ready to pounce on the opportunity. According to the BBC, Xavi Hernandez is reportedly aiming to succeed Ruben…

Find out the results of the matches played on Friday across Africa, counting for the return leg of the first preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup. The CAF Confederation Cup preliminaries were played on Friday with the return legs…

By scoring his 100th goal for Bayern in just 104 matches, Harry Kane edges ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo and Erling Haaland, setting a new record for the fastest to reach that mark in Europe’s top leagues. Having scored a brace…

Nigeria will face Colombia on November 18 at Citi Field in New York, as part of preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Nigeria’s Super Eagles will take on Colombia in an international friendly scheduled for Citi…

Guinea’s national team coach, Paulo Duarte, revealed the list of players selected for the October international break, counting toward the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Serhou Guirassy is included. Guinea returns to action next October. The Syli National will take on…

Spanish midfielder for Inter Miami, 2010 World Cup winner, Sergio Busquets, announced his retirement at the end of the 2025 MLS season. Spanish midfielder for Inter Miami, Sergio Busquets, announced he would hang up his boots at the end of…

Discover the matches scheduled this Friday across Africa, for the second leg of the preliminary first round of the CAF Confederation Cup. Seven matches are on the schedule this Friday across Africa, for the return leg of the preliminary first…

Neither solid gold nor a simple trophy, the most prestigious prize in football is the result of a craftsman’s work of about a hundred hours. Contrary to what its name might suggest, the Ballon d’Or is not made of solid…

After the convincing win by the Golden Eaglets against Benin (4-1), Nigerian coach Manu Garba said his team would step up as they head into their next match against Burkina Faso on Saturday in Yamoussoukro. The Golden Eaglets made a…

Irishman Conor McGregor revealed he had accepted a $100 million offer to take part in a special UFC event planned on the South Lawn of the White House in 2026, on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the United…

The group-stage draw for the U17 Women’s World Cup has been carried out by FIFA. A draw that was not kind to the African teams. The African teams participating in the final tournament of the 2025 U17 Women’s World Cup…

Nigeria could be without Raphael Onyedika and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, both injured, for its upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying matches. Nigeria may have to do without two of its key midfielders for the next 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Raphael Onyedika and…

Wayne Rooney, a Manchester United legend, expressed his reservations about Erling Haaland’s game. Admirative of the Norwegian’s efficiency, he nonetheless regrets a lack of authority and urges him to make greater use of his physical power and to take on…

Rooney paid tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo, saying the Portuguese’s mentality and determination are unmatched in football. Wayne Rooney, a Manchester United legend, praised the exceptional mindset of his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo, whom he considers unique in the world of…

Wayne Rooney says he feels no animosity toward Cristiano Ronaldo, while reaffirming his admiration for Lionel Messi’s talent. Wayne Rooney sought to clarify his position regarding Cristiano Ronaldo. The former Manchester United striker said he harbored no animosity toward the…

Benin suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to Nigeria this Wednesday in the group stage of the 2025 UFOA B U17 Cup. This loss seals the elimination of the cadet Cheetahs, who leave the competition after the first round. Benin won’t…

Benin faces Nigeria this Wednesday in the group stage of the UFOA B U17 tournament. A decisive match for the Cadet Cheetahs who must secure a win to get back on track. Follow the match live here.

The president of La Liga, Javier Tebas, believes that Lamine Yamal was denied the 2025 Ballon d’Or because of his age, despite his outstanding season with FC Barcelona. La Liga president Javier Tebas believes Lamine Yamal did not win the…

South Africa’s national team coach, Hugo Broos, has revealed the provisional list of players selected for the October camp. The Belgian coach has called up an expanded squad of 45 Bafana Bafana. South Africa returns to the pitch next October.…

Check out the full results of the first-leg matches of the second round of U20 Women’s World Cup qualifying. The first leg of the 2nd round of U20 Women’s World Cup qualifying was prolific, with several countries taking a strong…

Having failed to win the 2025 Ballon d’Or, claimed by Ousmane Dembélé, Lamine Yamal can console himself in the arms of his girlfriend, singer Nicki Nicole, who sent him a sweet message. A heavy favorite for the title, Lamine Yamal…

Head coach Mohamed Ouahbi has unveiled Morocco’s squad for the 2026 U-20 World Cup. The tournament will take place in Chile from September 27 to October 19. In just a few days the football world will be buzzing with the…

With Ousmane Dembélé’s coronation, France joins Argentina at the top of the list of nations with the most Ballon d’Or titles (8 trophies each). Ousmane Dembélé’s triumph, crowned Monday night at the Théâtre du Châtelet in front of Lamine Yamal…

In a social media post, Neymar criticized the overall Ballon d’Or 2025 ranking, with Raphinha landing in 5th place. And the winner of the 2025 Ballon d’Or is Ousmane Dembélé. A heavy favorite for the prestigious individual award, the French…

Lionel Messi also reacted to Ousmane Dembélé’s triumph, the winner of the 2025 Ballon d’Or. The Inter Miami captain congratulated his former PSG teammate on this well-deserved title. The 2025 Ballon d’Or winner was announced this Monday at the Théâtre…