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All the latest from Southern African countries: politics, economy, culture, society, and sports. This section gathers content focused on this key region of the continent.
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Friendly: South Africa beats Ghana and gains confidence ahead of AFCON 2025
Thanks to a goal from Sipho Mbule, South Africa’s Bafana Bafana dominated Ghana’s Black Galaxies (1-0) in Dobsonville, confirming an encouraging final test ahead of the 2025 Africa… -
AFCON 2025: Zambia’s squad list includes Patson Daka
Zambia has unveiled its squad for AFCON 2025 in Morocco. A 28-man group featuring star Patson Daka. Zambia’s national coach, Moses Sichone, has announced the list of players… -
AFCON 2025: Comoros’ final squad of 26 players
The Comoros coach has unveiled the squad selected for AFCON 2025. And Stéphane Cusin has called up a group of 26 Coelacanths. Comoros will also take part in… -
AFCON 2025: Angola’s squad list is out
The coach of Angola has unveiled the list of players selected for AFCON 2025 in Morocco. And Patrice Beaumelle has called up a 28-man Palancas Negras squad. Angola’s… -
AFCON 2025: South Africa’s final squad
South Africa’s national team coach, Hugo Broos, has unveiled his final squad for AFCON 2025 in Morocco. A mostly home-based core strengthened by a few foreign-based talents. With… -
In Luanda, the AU-EU summit was dominated by Ukraine at the expense of the African agenda
The African Union – European Union summit, held on 24 and 25 November 2025 in Luanda, was supposed to revive the partnership between the two blocs. Presented as… -
AFCON 2025: Botswana, Benin’s opponent, unveils its provisional squad
Back in a final tournament for the first time since 2012, Botswana has announced an extended squad of 36 players to begin its preparation for AFCON 2025. Morena… -
AFCON 2025: South Africa’s preliminary squad list
South Africa’s national team coach, Hugo Broos, has unveiled the preliminary list of players selected for AFCON 2025. The tournament will take place from December 21 to January… -
Angola paid a small fortune for its friendly against Messi’s Argentina.
The November international break promises an air of prestige in Luanda. To mark the celebration of its Independence Day, Angola is set to host none other than world… -
Friendly: Argentina cruises comfortably in Angola, Messi scores
With a goal and an assist from Lionel Messi, Argentina easily beat Angola (2-0) this Friday in a friendly in Luanda. Argentina faced Angola this Friday in Luanda… -
Messi welcomed as a hero in Luanda ahead of the Argentina vs Angola clash
Summoned with Argentina for the friendly against Angola this Friday, Lionel Messi landed in Luanda on Thursday. A first for the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, who was greeted… -
AFCON 2025: “We’re not afraid of anyone,” Angola is already warning South Africa and Egypt
Angola’s new head coach, Patrice Beaumelle, commented on the Palancas Negras’ participation in AFCON 2025. And the French coach has big ambitions for his team. As Angola’s new… -
2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations: the twelve African nations that have qualified are now known
The twelve African nations qualified for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco are now known, after a final qualifying round filled with suspense and confirmations.… -
2026 Women’s AFCON (Q): Zambia thrashes Namibia and edges closer to the finals
Zambia got the better of Namibia (4-2) this Wednesday in the first leg of the second qualifying round for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. A valuable… -
CAF Cup: all the results from the first leg of the 2nd preliminary round
See the results of the matches played this weekend, counting toward the first leg of the second preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup. Coton FC held San… -
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CAF – Champions League: all the first-leg results of the 2nd preliminary round
Discover the results of the matches played this weekend, counting for the first leg of the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League. The CAF Champions League… -
Gayton McKenzie wants Nigeria to miss the 2026 World Cup, and the issue is causing controversy
The South African Minister of Sport, Gayton McKenzie, sparked a heated controversy by saying he did not want Nigeria to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The South… -
CAF Champions League: schedule for the first leg of the 2nd preliminary round
The second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League will take place from 17 to 19 October 2025 across African pitches. Discover the fixtures on the schedule. The… -
Madagascar: who is Colonel Michael Randrianirina, the country’s new strongman?
After the fall of President Andry Rajoelina, Madagascar’s High Constitutional Court appointed, on Tuesday 14 October, Colonel Michael Randrianirina to oversee the transition at the head of the… -
World Cup 2026: Ivory Coast and Senegal complete Africa’s qualified contingent, full list
The nine African representatives directly qualified for the 2026 World Cup are now known. Ivory Coast and Senegal secured the two final automatic tickets for the tournament on… -
World Cup 2026 (Q): South Africa qualified, Nigeria in the play-offs and Benin eliminated
South Africa has secured its ticket to the final stage of the 2026 World Cup after a victory over Rwanda on Tuesday. Nigeria, meanwhile, qualified for the playoffs… -
“We are not here to give away free points,” Rwanda warns South Africa
Already eliminated, Rwanda intends to play spoiler against South Africa on Tuesday, to finish the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on a positive note. Already eliminated from the race… -
World Cup 2026 (Q): the official lineups for South Africa vs Rwanda
Needing to win to have any hope of at least reaching the playoffs, South Africa faces Rwanda this Tuesday evening (5 p.m.) in the 10th matchday of the… -
World Cup 2026 (Q): three spots still up for grabs in the Africa zone
With only hours to go before the close of the African qualifiers, three spots for the 2026 World Cup remain up for grabs, promising a decisive evening across… -
2026 World Cup (Qualifiers): South Africa’s captain doesn’t think Benin will beat Nigeria.
South Africa captain Ronwen Williams believes Benin will not be able to beat Nigeria in the decisive 2026 World Cup qualifying match scheduled for Tuesday. South Africa captain… -
World Cup 2026 (Q) – South Africa: “We’d need a miracle,” Hugo Broos
Held to a draw by Zimbabwe (0-0), South Africa sees its hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup seriously jeopardized. Coach Hugo Broos admits the situation is… -
World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: with Victor Osimhen, the starting XI for Lesotho vs Nigeria
Lesotho faces Nigeria this Friday (5:00 PM) in matchday 9 of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Already eliminated, the Crocodiles don’t intend to make things easy for the… -
Zimbabwe: Michael Nees promises a “committed and professional” match against South Africa
Already eliminated from the race for the 2026 World Cup, Zimbabwe wants to play its part to the end. Their coach, Michael Nees, says his team will approach… -
World Cup 2026 (Q): Nigeria promises to make life hell for Lesotho and Benin
Despite a difficult situation in the qualifiers, Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong remains hopeful. The defender says Nigeria still believes in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Nigeria… -
U-20 World Cup: Argentina thrashes Nigeria, Colombia knocks out South Africa
Argentina booked their place in the U-20 World Cup quarter-finals after their crushing 4-0 win over Nigeria on Wednesday night. Colombia also advanced to the next round after…
