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Zidane hails Türkiye ahead of France coaching debut

The French coach expects a demanding Nations League opener in Kocaeli, while Adrien Rabiot predicts a passionate atmosphere as the new era begins.

Boxing: Fury, Joshua clash date finally set for December

The December showdown will bring together two of Britain's biggest boxing names after more than a decade of failed attempts.

Kenya’s Mwanalima ‘Dogo’ Adam makes UEFA Champions League debut against Arsenal

Mwanalima Adam's debut marked a milestone that had been years in the making for a player whose football journey began on the dusty in the coastal Mombasa city.

Arteta agrees new Arsenal deal to extend stay with league champions

Arteta has guided Arsenal to their first Premier League title in 22 years,

AFCON 2027 qualifiers get under way with defending champion status uncertain

A total of 48 countries are divided into 12 groups and begin a six-round qualifying process running to March next year.

Kenya's Ngetich breaks women-only half marathon world record by one second

Kenya's Agnes Ngetich took a second off the previous women-only half marathon world record as she won the World Athletics Road Running Championships in Copenhagen on Sunday.

African football boss backs Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda to deliver AFCON 2027

CAF president Patrice Motsepe acknowledges challenges in the preparations but said CAF was committed to helping the three countries to meet key deadlines.

Nigerian football stakeholders meet to discuss reform options

The discussions come after Nigeria failed to qualify for two consecutive FIFA World Cups.

Kenya to host 2029 World Athletics Championships in African first

The Kenyan capital previously staged the World U18 Championships in 2017 and the World U20 Championships in 2021.

Olympic flame arrives in Senegal for first Olympic games in Africa

Olympic flame arrives in Senegal for the first Olympic event to be held in Africa

FIFA denies Morocco's claim of 'hosting' 2030 World Cup final

FIFA told multiple news outlets a host venue for the final will be decided upon "in due course."

Casablanca will host 2030 World Cup final: Morocco football boss

Spain and Morocco are in a heated battle to host football's biggest match, although FIFA has yet to announce the venue.

Morocco midfielder Amrabat says will not play for team under current coach

Sofyan Amrabat says he will keep the reasons behind the decision private out of respect for the national team.

Mali stun Spain at Women's Basketball World Cup

It was only the second win ever in the tournament's history for the West African country

‘All the joy he gave us’: Argentines bid farewell to Messi as he retires from international football

After years of heartbreak and glory, Argentines are coming to terms with the end of Messi’s international career, remembering the joy, persistence and unforgettable moments he gave the country.

'I came here to win': Salah after Trabzonspor's Europa League exit

The Egyptian star says disappointment will not change commitment to the Turkish club’s project.

Nigeria football chief resigns amid corruption probe and World Cup setback

Ibrahim Musa Gusau has stepped down as pressure mounts on the Nigeria Football Federation over alleged financial mismanagement and the country's declining fortunes on the international stage.

UEFA chief won’t challenge FIFA’s Infantino, but wants him to quit

Ceferin says Infantino’s World Cup plan is ‘even worse than the Super League.’

Zanzibar’s new stadium takes shape ahead of AFCON 2027

As excitement builds for AFCON 2027, Zanzibar is betting on sport to drive more than football. The new Fumba stadium is at the heart of an investment push aimed at developing talent, attracting visitors and creating new

Senegal appoint former Arsenal star Patrick Vieira as men's national team coach

Senegal have appointed France's 1998 World Cup winner Patrick Vieira as head coach, the country's football federation announced on Tuesday.

FIFA confirms departure of official who criticised Infantino over World Cup stakes deal

Lamour acknowledged at the time that speaking publicly could cost him his job but said he could not remain silent.

Cristiano Ronaldo hints at 'last year' in football

Ronaldo’s comments came days after long-time competitive rival Lionel Messi revealed that, following his father’s death, he may soon retire.

Egypt, Sudan, Mauritania and Morocco back embattled FIFA chief Infantino

Six heads of Arab national football associations, including Qatar and 2030 World Cup co-hosts Morocco, backed FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Thursday.

Infantino's FIFA fate should be decided by election: African football chief

CAF president Patrice Motsepe says any decision on Gianni Infantino's future must follow the FIFA process following a fall out on World Cup sell-off plan.