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Cape Verde qualify for World Cup for first time in country's history

Cape Verde beat Eswatini 3-0 on Monday to secure a spot at the 2026 World Cup, booking their place in football's global showpiece for the very first time.

WNBA star Nneka Ogwumike loses bid to play for Nigeria in World Cup, Olympics

Nneka Ogwumike had been trying to play for the country where her parents were born since the Tokyo Games in 2021.

Morocco beat France to reach Under-20 World Cup final

Third goalkeeper Abdelhakim El Mesbahi came off the bench near the end of extra time and made the decisive save in a penalty shootout.

South Africa qualify for 2026 World Cup after Rwanda win, Nigeria need playoff

South Africa became the latest African nation to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Rwanda 3-0 Tuesday to top its qualifying group, despite being docked three points for fielding an ineligible player in earlier

Tunisia finish 2026 World Cup qualifiers without conceding a goal

Tunisia completed their World Cup qualifying campaign without conceding a goal as they beat Namibia 3-0 in their final Group H game on Monday.

Kudus scores as Ghana qualify for 2026 World Cup

Mohammed Kudus scored as Ghana beat Comoros 1-0 in Accra on Sunday to win Group I and become the fifth African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup after Algeria, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia.

African football giants on brink of World Cup qualification

Côte d'Ivoire and Senegal can secure qualification with wins in their last group matches next week.

Morocco march into FIFA U-20 World Cup quarterfinals

The progress of the U-20 team follows other recent achievements in Moroccan youth football and reflects the country’s long-term investment in sports development.

Togo football star breaks neck in China after colliding with advertising board

Samuel Asamoah suffered fractures in his neck and nerve damage after he was shoved by an opponent during a match in China's second-tier League One.

Salah scores twice as Egypt qualify for 2026 World Cup

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah scored twice to help Egypt beat Djibouti 3-0 in Casablanca on Wednesday and qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

Wins for Arsenal and Man Utd in Premier League

Benjamin Sesko netted his first Old Trafford goal as Bukayo Saka sealed the win for the Gunners.

South Africa thrash New Caledonia in record FIFA U-20 World Cup win

South Africa play final group match comes on Sunday, 5 October, against the USA at Estadio El Teniente.

Zinedine Zidane's son to play for Algeria after ditching France

Luca Zidane, the 27-year-old goalkeeper and son of French football great Zinedine Zidane, has been called up for Algeria's two remaining 2026 World Cup qualifying matches.

Morocco stun Brazil in historic 2-1 victory at FIFA U-20 World Cup

With six points from their first two matches, the Atlas Cubs are now leading Africa’s charge for youth football glory.

Artan: Somali referee makes history at 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup

Artan is one of only three center referees chosen from Africa and the sole representative from Sub-Saharan Africa at the tournament.

Galatasaray beat Liverpool in Champions League clash

Victor Osimhen’s penalty secures vital win as Istanbul side bounce back from Frankfurt defeat

Praises for Morocco after stunning Spain 2-0 in U-20 World Cup opener

The 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup, hosted in Chile, brings together 24 of the world’s most promising youth teams.

Fifa U-20 World Cup: Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria and South Africa carry Africa’s hopes

The four teams are each aiming to bring the coveted trophy back to Africa for the first time since 2009.

Ghana star Kudus propels Tottenham to hard-fought draw at Brighton

Mohammed Kudus earns a point for Tottenham Hotspur who move into second place in the Premier League.

Son of French football great Zidane switches allegiance to Algeria

Luca Zidane’s switch of allegiance after playing for France at junior level was approved by soccer's world governing body FIFA on Friday,

South Africa face belated World Cup action for fielding suspended player

South Africa will face disciplinary proceedings for fielding a suspended player in a World Cup qualifier in March 2025, which will likely see them docked points.

President Erdogan receives Türkiye's basketball, volleyball teams after silver medal triumphs

Both teams secured silver medals in basketball and volleyball, marking historic successes in Türkiye’s growing sporting record.

South Sudan beat Mali to lift African football trophy in Türkiye

Organisers say the aim of the competition is to strengthen the bond among Africans in Türkiye.

Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir beats Ethiopa's Tigst Assefa to marathon gold

Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir produced a lung-busting final 100m sprint to win a dramatic women's marathon at the world championships on Sunday.