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Côte d'Ivoire, Tanzania recall stars Zaha and Samatta for 2025 AFCON

Defending champions Côte d'Ivoire have recalled 33-year-old former Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

Egypt petitions FIFA to prevent LGBT-themed activities in FIFA World Cup clash with Iran

LGBT-themed demonstrations are expected to take place in 2026 FIFA World Cup match between Iran and Egypt in US.

Liverpool coach to hold talks with Mo Salah amid tensions

Arne Slot says the outcome of that conversation would determine Mohamed Salah's availability for the match against Brighton.

Juventus battle for much needed win over Pafos in Champions League

Juventus earned a second successive win to boost their European hopes.

Egypt teammates rally behind Salah amid Liverpool rift

Salah was omitted from the squad that travelled to Milan for a Champions League clash with Inter on Tuesday and has hinted that he may not play for Liverpool again.

End of the road for Salah at Liverpool? Club drops Egyptian for Inter Milan clash

Mohamed Salah has been dropped from Liverpool's squad for their Champions League tie away to Inter Milan following viral remarks about his relationship with manager Arne Slot.

FIFA ruling on players' release date upsets Africa Cup of Nations preparations

African countries were left scrambling to change their preparation plans after a surprise FIFA decision to cut down the time players must be released to their national teams ahead of this month's Africa Cup of Nations fi

Draw for 2026 World Cup: South Africa to face Mexico in opener

Group I emerges as "Group of Death" with France, Norway, and Senegal, as 2026 World Cup takes shape across the US, Mexico and Canada.

Trump celebrates inaugural FIFA Peace Prize win, claiming he saved 'millions of lives'

US president says his intervention saved "millions of lives," referencing Rwanda-DRC and Pakistan-India conflicts at the 2026 World Cup draw.

Afcon 2025: Andre Onana left out of Cameroon squad, coach sacked

Andre Onana, on loan to Trabzonspor from Manchester United, was not among four goalkeepers named in a 28-man squad.

Zimbabwean Olympic chief calls for sports to unite against global division

Kirsty Coventry is the first woman and African to lead the International Olympic Committee.

Türkiye advances to 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs after 2-2 draw against Spain

The goals for the Turkish team marked the first two goals Spain conceded in the qualifiers, and the match marked Spain's first draw.

Tunisia hold Brazil to friendly draw in World Cup build-up

Hazem Mastouri gave Tunisia a surprise lead midway through the first half before Brazilian 18-year-old Estevao equalised from a penalty.

Food poisoning prevents Zambia coach Moses Sichone from debut

Moses Sichone was admitted to hospital after his condition worsened, the country's football authority said.

Nigeria will not make it to 2026 World Cup following playoff defeat to DRC

The Democratic Republic of Congo kept alive hopes of a World Cup place as they edged Nigeria 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at the end of extra time to win the African qualifying playoffs in Morocco on Sunday.

South Africa says it will bid to host Olympic Games

South Africa plans to bid for the 2036 or 2040 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the government said on Thursday, aiming to bring one of the world's biggest sporting events to Africa for the first time.

Nigeria's Super Eagles boycott training before World Cup play-off

The team’s captain, William Troost-Ekong, confirmed the boycott in a post on social media on Tuesday.

South African rugby team unstoppable, thanks to their genius head coach Rassie Erasmus

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has long been lauded for revolutionising rugby with original strategic moves but Saturday's epic comeback win over France highlighted his abilities as the world's leading tactician.

Tanzania hires Argentinian to replace football head coach

Tanzania's football federation has fired its national team coach Hemed Suleiman just a month before the African Cup of Nations finals in Morocco, it said late on Wednesday.

47th Istanbul Marathon brings together over 41,000 runners from 126 countries

41,416 participate in city's iconic cross-continental race, in which Kenyan and Ethiopian athletes dominate, with winners in various categories receiving millions in prize money.

Ivorian Diallo earns Man Utd a hard-fought point at Forest

Amad Diallo earned Manchester United a battling 2-2 draw at Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Saturday.

Liverpool coach Arne Slot defends team selection, strategy despite string of defeats

Slot maintains player fitness has proven far more difficult this season.

Rwanda accepts top Sudan clubs into football league

Three Sudanese clubs have been given permission to join Rwanda’s league this season, the Rwanda Football Association said.

Heroes’ welcome for Under-20 World Cup champions in Morocco

Morocco became the first Arab country to win the tournament with a 2-0 triumph over favourites Argentina in Sunday's final in Chile.