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Results for World Cup qualifier matches played in Africa

Home team Nigeria drew 1-1 against lowly-ranked Lesotho in the 2026 World Cup qualifier match on Thursday.

Australia beat South Africa in Cricket World Cup semi-final

Australia beat South Africa in the Cricket World Cup semi-final on November 16, 2023.

How thick fog disrupted World Cup qualifying match

The half-time break lasted about one hour instead of 15 minutes as the fog lingered, and the referee stopped play twice in the second half.

Day 2 World Cup qualifiers: Egypt, Nigeria battle for spots

The race is still on to fill nine spots in the ongoing World Cup qualifiers with DR Congo and Equatorial Guinea recording early wins.

Rugby World Cup trophy safe after SA office burglary - Union

The burglary took place at the hilltop office complex in Cape Town’s northern suburbs where the union's office is located.

African World Cup qualifiers get underway with new format

Six teams will play in nine groups to claim the nine spots reserved for the continent at the tournament.

African World Cup qualifiers get underway in new format

Six teams will play in nine groups to claim the nine spots reserved for the continent at the tournament.

Napoli sack head coach after poor start in Serie A

Serie A champions Napoli have sacked Rudi Garcia as head coach following a poor streak of results.

Ghana's Ampem Darkoa to make  CAF Women's League semifinals debut

Other teams that have qualified for the semifinals include Sporting Club de Casablanca, AS Far, and Mamalodi Sundowns.

Knife-edge Chelsea-City EPL match ends in 4-4 draw

Chelsea drew 4-4 against Manchester City in an exciting English Premier League match on Sunday.

SA's Mamelodi Sundowns win Africa's new super league

South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns were crowned the winners of the inaugural African Football League on Sunday after victory against Morocco's Wydad Casablanca.

How Tanzanian football emerged from obscurity to break into the big league

The beautiful game is blossoming in a beautiful country. And just like the majestic Kilimanjaro rising from the savannah, Tanzania has slowly yet steadily started towering over traditional football powerhouses in East Af

Kenya, Morocco shine at Athens Marathon

Kenyan athlete Edwin Kiptoo won the men's race at the Athens Marathon, while Morocco's Soukaina Atanane won the women's race on Sunday.

How Tanzanian football emerged from obscurity to break into the big league

The beautiful game is blossoming in a beautiful country. And just like the majestic Kilimanjaro rising from the savannah, Tanzania has slowly yet steadily started towering over traditional football powerhouses in East Af

Eritrea withdraw from World Cup qualifiers

Eritrea were scheduled to begin their campaign in Morocco on November 16 but withdrew from the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Africa's most decorated club coach Mosimane sacked by UAE club

Pitso Mosimane has a haul of three continental trophies and two consecutive third-placed finishes at the Club World Cup.

Ghana releases squad for 2026 World Cup qualifiers

The Black Stars will kick off their qualifying campaign by hosting Madagascar on November 18 at Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.

Football star Diop switches nationality, to play for Morocco

The 23-year-old was born in France to a Senegalese father and Moroccan mother and plays for French side Nice as an attacking midfielder.

Europe’s pro-Palestine football crackdown fails to deter solidarity protests

Footballers and fans alike in Europe face strong opposition to pro-Palestinian solidarity amid calls for a ceasefire. Analysts say authorities in the UK are picking and choosing which causes to back and stand accused of

Simeone extends stay at Atletico to nearly 16 years

Head coach Diego Simeone has extended his contract with Spanish football club Atletico Madrid until June 2027.

CAF Women League: Sundowns to rejig team ahead of semifinals

SC Casablanca coach Mehdi El Quichori says the players are gutted following their defeat.

Man Utd lose to Copenhagen in Champions League

Manchester United lost 4-3 to FC Copenhagen in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League tournament on Wednesday.

Champions League: Rashford sees red as United lose to Copenhagen

Manchester United lost 4-3 to FC Copenhagen in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League tournament on Wednesday.

Wydad shock Sundowns in push for first AFL cup win

The winner of the tournament will take home the first ever African Football League trophy and a cash prize of 4 million dollars.